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- As batteries boom, installers are boycotting one state's rebate scheme Fri, 5 Sep 25, 6:00amHome battery installers in Western Australia say they're collectively owed millions of dollars in rebates and loans from a government scheme.
- Just 13pc of rooftop solar capacity realised, advocates say Sat, 16 Aug 25, 8:06amRenewable energy advocates are urging the West Australian government to throw more of its weight behind rooftop solar and batteries, saying the state is running out of time to replace coal with large-scale green power projects.
- Push to unlock rooftop solar potential as race to net zero continues Sat, 16 Aug 25, 8:06amRenewable energy advocates are urging the West Australian government to throw more of its weight behind rooftop solar and batteries, saying the state is running out of time to replace coal with large-scale green power projects.
- Tesla 'brand destruction' could cost it millions as battery sales boom Tue, 5 Aug 25, 6:00amAfter surrendering its dominance of Australian electric vehicle sales, Tesla is also now also rapidly losing ground in the home battery market.
- Home battery sales are booming, but Tesla is fast losing market share Tue, 5 Aug 25, 6:00amAfter surrendering its dominance of Australian electric vehicle sales, Tesla is also now also rapidly losing ground in the home battery market.
- Tasmania signs Marinus Link deal, energy minister confirms Fri, 1 Aug 25, 9:14amThe state's energy minister tells ABC Radio Hobart he has signed the deal for the multi-billion-dollar undersea cable during the government caretaker period.
- Breaking: Tasmania signs Marinus Link deal, energy minister confirms Fri, 1 Aug 25, 9:14amThe state's energy minister tells ABC Radio Hobart he has signed the deal for the multi-billion-dollar undersea cable during the government caretaker period.
- Farmers call for ease of regulations to allow renewable energy microgrids Fri, 1 Aug 25, 6:22amVictorian government regulations limit the sharing of generated power between properties, even if they have the same owner. Farmers are calling for changes so they can capitalise on their own microgrids.
- '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.
- WA races to build $584 million renewables grid as opposition warns of chaos Wed, 23 Jul 25, 2:49pmNew wind turbines, solar panels and big batteries might be the shiny face of the renewable energy transition, but it won't mean much without a lot more transmission lines...
- Falling feed-ins and new export tariff frustrate solar customers Tue, 8 Jul 25, 6:07amSA Power Networks has begun collecting an "export tariff" from energy retailers at the same time as many solar customers saw a reduction in their feed-in tariffs...
- Scores of homes go green amid plan to run entire postcode off renewables Fri, 20 Jun 25, 10:25amHundreds more homes are expected to be converted as part of the Electrify 2515 scheme, which offers subsidies to households looking to cut fossil fuel use and power bills.
- 'Energy policy chaos' in Queensland causing uncertainty among investors Fri, 20 Jun 25, 5:43amDecisions by the Queensland government to extend the life of publicly-owned coal fired power stations beyond 2035, expand gas exploration and call in certain wind farm projects has raised concerns.