Author: Energy Matters

An innovative trial in Mandurah, WA, will see a new community power bank offering households new energy storage options. The 12-month trial will subsequently allow

The solar power boom may be leading to government subsidies such as feed-in-tariffs becoming less viable, according to an ABC News report. This is due

Parkes Shire Council in NSW wants to build on its existing solar assets and develop the shire’s own virtual solar network. This would allow the council

One of Australia’s largest developers has thrown its hat in the solar ring with a $23.5 million investment in commercial solar energy for its chain

Clean energy prices are down and still falling due to the federal Renewable Energy Target (RET), according to a leading industry body. The RET will

Australia’s Energy Market Operator (AEMO) says Queensland rooftop solar relieved stress on the electricity grid during the state’s record-breaking heatwave. Temperatures soared to nine degrees

A report into the world’s cities found 100 of them get 70% of their electricity from renewable sources. Hobart renewable electricity use meant that it

Eight businesses in the Top 10 CO2 emitters list for 2016-17 are electricity generators. The top CO2 emitters are according to a report from the

The new Victorian feed-in tariff for solar system owners comes into effect from July 1, giving them the chance to maximise their return on energy

According to ABC News, a new report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) found electricity price rises are having their greatest impact on low-income