Sustainable tech Archives

Energy storage update

Domestic energy storage systems are becoming more popular as their prices come down and electricity prices go up. Lance Turner updates what’s happening in the market and what to look for.

Community

Students get behind an infrared camera

These high school students learnt how to test for air leakage and become proficient DIY-installers—leading to great results for the homes involved, and benefits for the whole community.

News & events

Reader survey results are in

We received over 800 thoughtful and useful responses to our recent reader survey, which we’re analysing to feed into our planning for next year and beyond. Here's an initial summary.

Solar & batteries

Can I upgrade my solar?

If your solar system fails or you want a larger system, how easy is it to get an upgrade? Well, that depends! Robyn Deed talks to solar installers to get some guidance.

Member profile

Some guys and a shed: In at the beginning of the ATA

One of Renew's founders, Mick Harris —still active as a technical expert—talks about the early days of the ATA and his own life in sustainability advocacy.

Water saving

Why I built a wetland not a dam

How high up on our priority list should biodiversity be? For Mara Ripani, her family and fellow wetland-lovers, it’s crucial—and there are practical benefits too. Mara explains.

Community

Totally Renewable Yackandandah

Totally Renewable Yackandandah (TRY) is at the forefront of regional towns making the shift to renewable energy, as Matthew Charles-Jones described at a recent Renew branch meeting in Melbourne.

Buyers guides

Rainwater tank buyers guide

All the info you need on rainwater tank materials, siting, sizing, filters and pumps to make sure your rainwater is clean and useful.

News & events

Renew 145 out now – check out our new look!

Find all the info you need on optimising your water tank, waterwise gardening, stormwater reuse plus read more about a beautiful wetland. Get your copy now - free shipping in October.

Buyers guides

Renewable energy courses guide

Since we last ran our renewable energy courses guide in 2016, there’s been an expansion of course offerings in both scope and sophistication.

farming

On a standard surburban block in Melbourne, Simeon Hanscamp is growing enough food to provide his local community with vegie boxes—and himself with an income. Anna Cumming visited him to find out what it takes to be a successful backyard farmer.

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