Energy prices jump since Morrison coup, as “fair dinkum” coal trips again, and again
Wholesale electricity prices have jumped since the Liberal Party leadership spills.
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Essay competition targets energy fairness and savings
Young Australian writers are invited to share their insights about fairness and efficiency in energy sector for a share of $5000 in prizes.
Australia could be 100% renewable by 2030s, meet Paris targets by 2025
ANU study says current pace of solar and wind deployment in Australia could deliver equivalent of 100% renewables by early 2030s, and achieve emissions reduction task “for whole economy” by 2025.
Is hands-free electric vehicle DC fast-charging a thing?
Not quite yet, but there are a number of people – and companies – working on it and testing prototypes.
Entura appointed owner’s engineer for Kidston dispatchable renewables hub
Specialist power and water consulting firm Entura has been engaged by Genex Power to deliver Owner’s Engineer services for Stage 2 of the 250 MW Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project and the 2
NT airports to get three new solar farms and battery storage, courtesy of Canavan’s NAIF
A NAIF loan of $150m will help add more than 50MW of solar PV and one battery storage system to airports in the Northern Territory.
Sonnen to manufacture home batteries at old Holden factory in Adelaide
A day after SA government announces scheme to subsidise home battery storage, Germany's sonnen confirms plans to manufacture 10,000 batteries a year at old Holden site.
South Australia offers up to $6,000 grants for home battery installations
South Australia government to offer $6,000 subsidy per household for battery storage, with CEFC adding another $100 million to offer cheap loans to assist with purchase of rooftop solar and storage.
Farmers to flock to solar and battery storage, as power costs bite
Survey reveals more than 75% of Australia's farmers plan to invest in solar and battery storage – 20% even considering wind turbines – as cost of power becomes major agribusiness concern.