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Towns and estates could unplug from the grid
Regional towns and new housing estates could function viably and economically off the electricity grid, a new report reveals.
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Be vigilant on solar deals: report
Many households with rooftop solar may be missing out on the best rates for their solar power, according to a new report commissioned by Renew.
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Economics of stand-alone power systems
Renew, has done economic modelling on the costs and benefits of installing stand-alone power systems for rural and remote customers on the fringe of the electricity grid.
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The viability of domestic wind turbines
With support from Sustainability Victoria, Renew spent two years researching the viability of small-scale wind turbines in urban areas.
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Using greywater for domestic irrigation
Renew and RMIT have conducted a study on a selected range of bathroom products and their potential impacts on soil chemistry and structure when they are present in bathroom greywater.
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Barriers to solar grid connection
Renew has conducted research into the experiences of our members with household solar power systems and the many barriers they face when negotiating grid connection.
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Solar system owners’ survey
Renew conducted a survey of more than 1300 solar system owners across the country, and there were some fascinating findings.
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Renew’s greywater trial
Renew carried out a trial of six greywater systems at Melbourne homes to assess the usability and health and safety issues of domestic greywater reuse.
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Ground-sourced heat pumps
Despite being relatively unknown in Australia, ground-sourced heat pumps are gaining a good reputation as an environmentally friendly source of heating and cooling.
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