Australia solar pioneer collapses after funding failure, death of lead scientist
GreatCell, formerly Dysesol, calls in administrators after failing to raise funds and the death of its lead scientist in a mountaineering accident.
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“Australia first” rooftop solar trading trial kicks off in WA
Western Australia energy minister launches world-leading active, billed, peer-to-peer trading trial allowing 40 households to buy and sell rooftop solar, across the grid.
Sydney councils charge up electric vehicle infrastructure
Three councils in Sydney's eastern suburbs – Waverley, Woollahra and Randwick – join forces to install kerbside EV charging stations.
Musk welcomes General Motors to EV race – but may also buy its factories
Tesla CEO Elon Musk happy to be outsold by General Motors, but would also consider buying one of its closed auto factories.
Whyalla goes greener with $145m solar greenhouse, as Gupta effect grows
In a "big reveal" alongside GFG Alliance's Sanjeev Gupta, Whyalla City Council announces China-backed deal to build 70 hectare solar powered intensive horticulture facility.
Anger, protests as Australia supports US fossil fuels event at UN climate talks
Australia joins US to promote fossil fuels at UN climate conference - just days after remaining silent as US, Saudi Arabia, Russia, and Kuwait refused to acknowledge a key global climate report.
Energy Insiders Podcast: Smart Energy and the first year of the Tesla big battery
An interview with Neoen on the performance of the Tesla big battery at Hornsdale in its first year, and Australia’s $20 billion wind and solar boom.
Australia in midst of $20 billion wind and solar investment boom
There are $20 billion of wind, solar and storage projects currently underway in Australia, although the future looks less rosy.
Forget “Big Sticks”, more competition will lower electricity prices
Tony Abbott, my opponent for the seat of Warringah at the next federal election, thinks building new coal fired power stations will reduce power prices. He is sadly mistaken.
Rooftop solar could supply 15% of Australian demand by 2023
Study shows contribution to grid from Australia's rooftop solar systems up 33% over 2018. At this rate, it could supply 14% of NEM demand within 5 years.