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Community energy steps up: decarbonising at the local level
Community Power Agency reports on the many projects taking off and some of the remaining barriers.
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100% renewable grid: just how feasible is it?
With ongoing discussion by government and media about the effect of renewables on the grid, Renew’s Andrew Reddaway and Damien Moyse consider the feasibility of 100% renewables for Australia.
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PV and hydro powered Tassie off-grid home
Given their distance from the nearest power pole, it made sense financially as well as philosophically for this Sydney couple to go off-grid in their new home in Tasmania. Peter Tuft describes how they went about it.
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Know your renewables: off-grid basics
With reducing grid reliability and steadily increasing electricity prices there’s been renewed interest in giving energy companies the flick. Lance Turner takes a look at the how and why of going off-grid.
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Recycling analysis – Options for lithium batteries
In a research study at ANU, Matthew Doolan and Anna Boyden considered the full life cycle of lithium ion batteries and their recycling options to assess environmental pluses and minuses. They present a summary here.
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Just add batteries: considerations for hybrid systems
There’s more to consider than just the brand or size when adding storage to a solar system. Damien Moyse and Nick Carrazzo highlight some of the issues to consider in a field with ever-evolving technology.
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Neighbourly sharing: mini-grid in Mooroolbark
Neighbours in the Melbourne suburb of Mooroolbark are set to share their energy generation via a mini-grid in an Australian-first trial run by AusNet Services. Eva Matthews finds out what’s involved.
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Off-grid in WA: Riding the trail to sustainable living
Jai Thomas describes his parents' journey to off-grid living.
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Mains power anywhere: An inverter buyers guide
Whether you live off-grid or have a grid-connected generation system, the right inverter can make all the difference. We check out what’s available, where to get them and which one is right for you.
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Energy flows: How green is my solar?
How long does it take to pay back the energy used in the production of solar + battery systems and how much of an effect do they have on the greenness of the grid? Renew’s Andrew Reddaway investigates.
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Going hybrid: Adding batteries to grid-connected solar
Going off-grid may not be for everyone; a better route may be to 'go hybrid', by adding batteries to grid-connected solar. Andrew Reddaway explores the options.
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