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- Australia may just be one step ahead in the global race to rewire the world Fri, 21 Nov 25, 6:09amCountries across the globe are racing to rewire their electricity systems for a decarbonised future. In Australia, delays are mounting, along with doubts about whether it can meet goals on schedule.
- Free power as wind farms grind to a halt. What’s happening? Mon, 10 Nov 25, 5:31amMountains of clean power are regularly "wasted" as Australia's energy system evolves. But a large amount of battery storage is waiting in the wings, ready to soak it up.
- The wind blows, yet turbines lie still. It's a symptom of Australia's renewables glut Mon, 10 Nov 25, 5:31amThere are mountains of clean power that regularly get 'wasted' as Australia's energy system evolves. But a large amount of battery storage is waiting in the wings, ready to soak it up.
- 'Extension cord to nowhere' looms large as Australia’s energy transition evolves Thu, 9 Oct 25, 5:57amTouted as a model for the energy transition, a "quick and easy" high-voltage powerline project linking South Australia directly to New South Wales is running dramatically over time and over budget.
- Energy transition in flux amid struggle to build major power arteries Thu, 9 Oct 25, 5:57amTouted as a model for the energy transition, a "quick and easy" high-voltage powerline project linking South Australia directly to New South Wales is running dramatically over time and over budget.
- Super battery capable of powering one million homes switched on Tue, 5 Aug 25, 5:48amOne of the most powerful energy storage batteries in the world has been designed to back up NSW's grid.
- 'The writing is on the wall': China may have reached peak emissions Sun, 27 Jul 25, 5:19amExperts say Beijing's commitment to renewable energy is revolutionising the country's energy usage, and it could impact the fight against global warming and a key Australian industry.
- China's carbon emissions may have peaked thanks to renewables push Sun, 27 Jul 25, 5:19amExperts say Beijing's commitment to renewable energy is revolutionising the country's energy usage, and it could impact the fight against global warming and a key Australian industry.
- Bunnings makes a play in 'hyper-competitive' solar, battery market Fri, 25 Jul 25, 7:31pmFor the first time, battery sales in Australia have surpassed sales of solar panels. Now retail giant Bunnings wants a piece of the action.
- Spain's blackout shows 'we're not reacting fast enough' to changing grids Sat, 21 Jun 25, 8:41amThe extraordinary failure of Spain's entire electricity system in April sparked furious debate over the energy transition. But what caused the blackout?
- Half of households prepared to spend $8,000 on energy upgrades Wed, 14 May 25, 12:06amUp-front costs are a hurdle to many households making energy-efficient upgrades to their homes, a report suggests, but confusion is also a major deterrent.
- 'We've hit the lottery': Businesses cash in on Labor's home battery rebate Sat, 10 May 25, 4:48amConsumers will see the price for home batteries slashed by the federal government. With a mandate to address climate change, investment in renewables is expected to soar.
- There’s never been a better time for NSW unit owners to look towards the sun Tue, 29 Apr 25, 5:14amApartment owners across the state can now access government grants to offset half the cost of new rooftop solar systems, filling in a major gap in coverage on units.
- 'It split the town': Australia grappling with wind farms and social licence Thu, 10 Apr 25, 5:42amAs Labor continues to target 82 per cent renewables by 2030, the amount of wind and solar in regional communities will continue to scale up. But balancing community and environmental interests has been challenging for companies...
- As renewable surge continues, regions face 'social licence' balancing act Thu, 10 Apr 25, 5:42amAs Labor continues to target 82 per cent renewables by 2030, the amount of wind and solar in regional communities will continue to scale up. But balancing community and environmental interests has been challenging for companies...