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- How cheap, widespread power from the sun could overshadow solar farms Sun, 19 Oct 25, 7:39amAustralia's renewable energy push has resulted in a surge in household solar power. But what does that mean for private solar farms?
- 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.
- Solar farm approved in weeks shows how renewables rollout could speed up Tue, 29 Jul 25, 3:09pmThe approval of a solar farm in just 30 business days is an example of how the renewables rollout could be sped up if Australia's ageing environment laws were rewritten, the government says.
- A solar farm approved in weeks shows how renewables rollout could be sped up Tue, 29 Jul 25, 3:09pmThe approval of a solar farm in just 30 business days is an example of how the renewables rollout could be sped up if Australia's ageing environment laws were rewritten, the government says.
- 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...
- Labor's solar battery subsidy attracts demand among homeowners Wed, 7 May 25, 12:45pmLabor's $2.3 billion program applies to people with existing solar or those wanting to invest in a new solar-plus-battery set-up.
- Labor to subsidise home batteries for rooftop solar Sat, 5 Apr 25, 10:31pmThe federal Labor Party is seeking to win over voters with a new energy pitch aimed at reducing the cost of living.
- Labor backs home batteries in bid to win over voters on cost of living Sat, 5 Apr 25, 10:31pmThe federal Labor Party is seeking to win over voters with a new energy pitch aimed at reducing the cost of living.
- 'Magical removal of coal' in WA prompts questions over what's next Tue, 11 Feb 25, 8:17amWA Labor has been talking up the clean energy transition ahead of the state election. But industry experts say a lack of transmission and generation is slowing progress.
- 'Magical removal of coal' in WA prompts questions over what comes next Tue, 11 Feb 25, 8:17amWA Labor has been talking up the clean energy transition ahead of the state election. But industry experts say a lack of transmission and generation is slowing progress.
- Doubts raised over WA's coal phase-out amid renewables lag Tue, 11 Feb 25, 8:17amWA Labor has been talking up the clean energy transition ahead of the state election. But industry experts say a lack of transmission and generation is slowing progress.
- Solar power breaks new records but still has vulnerabilities Thu, 30 Jan 25, 8:21amIncreasing solar power is reshaping the national energy grid, with wholesale prices plummeting during the day but spiking during the night.
- Challenges arise as renewable energy gathers speed in country NSW Mon, 12 Aug 24, 6:01amLandholders have knocked back tens of thousands of dollars to host turbines as about 40 per cent of approved renewable projects do not proceed to completion.