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Hume’s Hand Up For More Neighbourhood Batteries

City of Hume - community batteries

Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen will soon be getting another request from a community keen on a neighbourhood battery – Victoria’s City Of Hume.

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Swiss Celebrate Solar Power With New Coin

Switzerland solar coin

Continuing a three-part “Energy of the future” series, Switzerland’s Federal Mint is to issue a coin showcasing solar energy this week.

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Chevron’s WA CCS Caper An Ongoing Cock-Up

Chevron Australia - Gorgon CCS

Chevron Australia says it’s proud to have the world’s largest operational carbon capture and storage (CCS) system. What it shouldn’t be proud of is the results to date.

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EnergyAustralia Solar Home Bundle: Free Solar & Battery Comes At High Cost

no such thing as free lunch

Energy Australia — the country’s third largest electricity retailer — is offering to install a solar and battery system for no money upfront, provided…

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VIC Libs Pledge To “Turbo-Charge” Home Solar And Battery Uptake

Victorian Liberals - Power to the people

An elected Liberal/ Nationals Government in Victoria will build on the state’s existing solar power and battery subsidy scheme for owner-occupiers and landlords under its own program – “Power To The People”.

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Somerset Council To Power Up More Solar Panels

Somerset Regional Council - solar energy

Another Queensland Government grant will help Somerset Regional Council crank even more clean power from atop its buildings.

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The Future Of Australia’s GreenPower Program

GreenPower - Australia

A long-running scheme providing renewable energy to Australian households and businesses via electricity retailers is going to need some nips and tucks.

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Why Is It Called An Inverter? A Brief History Of Solar Inverters

History of solar inverters

Over the past 100 years, many electrical and electronic devices have changed our lives and raised our living standards. One of these is the solar inverter – and in particular the grid-tied solar inverter.

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South Fremantle Solar Farm A Fizzer

South Fremantle Solar decision

After being in the pipeline for years, it’s looking like a proposed urban solar farm in Western Australia’s South Fremantle won’t be going ahead.

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Solar Panels: Parallel Imports, Support And Warranty

Solar panels - parallel imports

A solar panel brand with an Australian presence should mean expedited warranty claims and support handled locally – but that may not always be the case.

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