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How does your electorate rank for solar? What about the ranking of your 2016 Federal Election candidates and their party’s policies on renewables? There’s a

One of the biggest challenges to integrating more renewable energy into electricity grids is finding ways to better predict power supplies from weather-dependent sources such

An Australian social enterprise distributing solar lights to impoverished communities in India is a finalist in The Venture, a competition for innovative businesses that are

The lucky winner of Energy Matters’ Tesla Powerwall home battery system competition has been announced. The Powerwall competition was part of Energy Matters’ birthday celebrations;

As part of their election commitments, the Greens have pledged to kick off programs to support community-based renewables. The party has announced a $265.2m initiative

The REN21 Renewables 2016 Global Status Report shows 2015 was a record year – and Australia was among the standout performers in solar PV. Renewable

Queensland’s Government has announced it will provide long-term financial support for up to 120 megawatts of installed large-scale solar generation. In August last year, the

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten will today announce a $100 million program to fund community renewable energy projects across Australia. SBS reports Labor will commit to

A new poll indicates 71% of Australian voters would consider voting for a party that supported distributed small-scale solar and storage. The Australia Institute’s report

Iconic opal mining town Coober Pedy will become the nation’s latest renewable energy township after a deal was struck between Hydro Tasmania and Energy Developments