Australians have been promised three free hours of solar power a day. Here’s what you need to know
Customers won’t need solar panels to benefit from the scheme – but will need a smart meter Households in three states will soon have access to three free hours of power a day. The “solar sharer” offer, set to be available from July next year, is designed to encourage households to use more power in the middle of the day – when solar is plentiful. The energy minister, Chris Bowen, said he hoped the initiative would benefit the grid by taking pressure off during peak times. “W
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Albanese government substantially expands renewable energy scheme amid 2030 target concerns
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AustralianSuper criticised for buying up shares in Whitehaven Coal while claiming to be committed to net zero
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Petrol prices could rise to $2 a litre in Australia amid Middle East conflict, analysts warn
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Australia’s biggest industrial polluter receives millions in carbon credits despite rising emissions
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Premier claims WA a ‘renewable energy powerhouse’ but leaked document shows wind and solar projects have ‘stalled
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Australian homes to be cooled this summer by more renewable energy and battery projects, Aemo says
But it warns of shortfalls if high demand periods – like heatwaves – happen during unplanned outages New renewable energy and battery...
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‘No bigger rent-seeking parasite’ than nuclear industry, Matt Kean tells former Coalition colleagues in heated debate
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