Author: Energy Matters

The Western Australian government has rejected the federal National Energy Guarantee (NEG) in favour of its own renewable energy policy. WA Energy Minister Ben Wyatt

A Victorian pilot program will boost supply of zero net carbon homes in Melbourne’s growth corridors. The state government will partner with land developers and

Ballarat General Cemeteries has committed to a renewable energy future by joining Victoria’s Community Power Hub (CPH) program. The not-for-profit trust is one of eight local

Consumers with solar panels are enjoying falling costs, while grid customers in three Australian states face rocketing power bills, a new report shows. Because of

A new, decentralised energy exchange (deX) allows households and businesses with solar  assets to trade electricity with each other. deX offers a fundamental change in

Australia’s largest brewery has signed a contract with a German-owned Victorian solar farm with the aim of becoming energy self-sufficient through using solar power. Because

ARENA and the Victorian state government have announced joint funding of two large-scale energy storage battery projects in country Victoria. This includes integration of a

The NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) is considering a cut to the benchmark price for NSW feed-in tariffs, most which come from solar power.

Solar power for renters? There’s a lot of talk about Australian home prices, along with prices for house solar panels and batteries. But what about

Increasing amounts of renewable energy are challenging Australia’s national grid as coal-fired generators fade out. But battery storage grid integration could provide the needed stability.