In world first, Australian solar energy users sick of dud deals from major energy retailers can now invest in their own energy company, with the launch of the world’s first crowdfunded energy retailer
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Semitransparent solar cells: a window to the future?
Can you see a window as you are reading this article?
Windows have been ubiquitous in society for centuries, filling our homes and workplaces with natural light. But what if they could also generate electricity?
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South Australia set to ride the wave of hydrogen energy
The South Australian government has announced a 15MW hydrogen electrolyser power plant will be constructed near Port Lincoln, in what will be a globally-significant demonstrator project for the emerging
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Respect the power … why it pays to look after your solar system
Regular maintenance of a solar PV system will ensure it is performing at maximum efficiency and minimise the possibility of hazards – it’s just a shame not everyone does it.
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Clean energy, cloudy communication
We can do better than using engineers as front line “experts” when it comes to converting communities to the benefits of renewable energy, writes Clean Energy Council media manager Mark Bretherton.
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The top 10 towns giving solar energy back to the grid
Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme postcode data released by the Clean Energy Regulator reflects a geographically diverse spread of installations, particularly in Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia.
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‘Free’ electricity from $30 a month – battery-maker Sonnen gets serious about Australia
The German company wants to extend its European program where retailers are bypassed and customers relinquish control of their energy storage units in return for discounted, flat-rate power.
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Buyer’s guide to solar financing
Solar PV is a far cheaper option than it once was but for many owners a whizzbang system still means taking out a loan. Clean Energy Council director smart energy Darren Gladman weighs all the options.
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Do consumers and installers ‘get’ storage?
If the right battery is fitted consumption of solar can easily double, writes Jeremy Chunn. But if the wrong one goes in...
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Not all batteries are created equal: Enphase
Well-integrated renewable energy systems that include solar PV, battery storage and energy management systems have proved themselves for simplicity and efficiency, writes Nathan Dunn.
The
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