Hornsdale Power Reserve: The First Big Battery to Deliver Inertia Services at Scale
Neoen’s Hornsdale Power Reserve can now provide 2,000 Megawatt Seconds (MWs) of equivalent inertia to South Australia’s grid via Tesla’s Virtual Machine Mode technology. South Australia holds the world’s leading share of wind and solar, with over 64 per cent provided by these renewable sources in the past 12 months. Located around 16km north of […]
Best Virtual Power Plants Offers in Australia for 2026
Compare the best virtual power plants offers in Australia for 2026. Learn how to earn bill credits, save on solar batteries, and support the renewable grid.
Solar FiT Comparison: Best Tariffs by State and Territory
Find the best feed-in tariffs for your solar system in Australia. Compare rates by state and territory, and maximise your energy savings.
Australian Households Face Power Price Hikes up to 18.3%: Consumers Urged to Shop Around for Better Deal
It’s been a tumultuous year for the energy market, and it looks like households are going to bear the brunt of it. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has just announced that benchmark electricity prices will be increasing by up to 18.3 per cent. This is going to amount to hundreds of dollars in increased costs […]
How REC Group’s Alpha Pure Series Is Setting Itself Apart
The Alpha Pure Series is a lead-free solar panel, creating major advancements in solar sustainability. With REC Group’s award-winning technology and renowned reliability, the Alpha Pure Series is quickly becoming the solar panel of choice for homeowners. Discover three ways REC Group’s Alpha Pure Series can provide you with next-level power and even greater environmental […]
Clean vs Green Hydrogen: What’s the Difference?
When it comes to politics, smoke and mirrors abound. This is especially the case when it comes to environmental policies and big business. As Australians head to the polls this Saturday, major political parties have set out their respective emission reduction strategies and targets. As part of the Morrison Government’s Long-Term Emissions Reduction Plan, $464 million […]
Woolworths Signs Supply Deal with Australia’s Biggest Wind and Solar Energy Park
The 320MW Port Augusta Renewable Energy Park (PAREP), the largest wind and solar energy hybrid facility in Australia, has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Woolworths Group. The supply deal, starting in July, is expected to account for around 10% of PAREP’s total output when it is in full production, and see the retailer […]
Can Solar Power be Generated at Night? Australian Researchers Say Yes
In an apparent world first, Australian researchers have demonstrated a previously theoretical process – that solar power can be generated at night. While the concept of capturing the sun’s energy at night may seem contradictory, a team from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) was able to do just that by harnessing the Earth’s own […]
Open Homes Australia: ‘Tally Valley’ Eco-Estate Achieves Energy Security with Fronius Hybrid Inverter
And just like that, we’ve made it to the season finale of Open Homes Australia – and what a fascinating journey it’s been. We’ve seen some incredible properties and inspiring designs, but what stands out the most for us is the wealth of innovation and smart technology that is helping ordinary Australians achieve sustainable living […]
Open Homes Australia: Specialized Solar Helps Couple on Journey To Self-Sufficiency with Suntech-Sunways Solution
In Episode 9 of Open Homes Australia, a couple on a journey towards self-sufficiency shows how they achieve “technically off-grid” living with the help of the solar dream team: Specialized Solar & Electrical, Suntech solar panels, a Tesla Powerwall and a Sunways solar inverter distributed by Lawrence & Hanson Solar + Solutions. Keep reading to […]
