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Off-grid now a ‘reality’
Modern off-grid living is now a reality for more Australians seeking refuge from rising energy costs, according to SA based energy solutions provider ZEN Energy. “The numbers stack up for
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Renewables help fall in SA energy use
South Australia has recorded a five per cent reduction in energy consumption due to the popularity of solar panels, the adoption of wind farms by the state and the declining
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Ceramic Fuel Cells to raise $15 million
BlueGen developer Ceramic Fuel Cells has gone to investors seeking to raise more than A$15 million in fresh capital, and says it expects a 82 percent increase in revenue this
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Strong revenue growth for BlueGen
Australian developer of the BlueGen gas to electricity unit, Ceramic Fuel Cells Ltd, has reported revenue for the FY12 of $6.5 million, an increase of approximately 75% on FY11. Ceramic
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Green fibro home for Solar Decathlon
A new centre focussing on research into the energy efficiency of buildings is being established at the University of Wollongong. Professor Paul Cooper, Director of the Sustainable Buildings Research Centre
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Smart meters pronounced safe
Energy Safe Victoria has found that smart meters are safe and do not pose any greater risk than electronic or electro-mechanical meters. ESV began a review into the safety of
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Bluegen clocks up one million hours
Ceramic Fuel Cells says its Bluegen gas to electricity units have now achieved a total of 1 million hours of operation around the world. CRC began trialling its first field
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Restrict power supply during peaks: Ausgrid
Power companies may prevent households from using home appliances which use large amounts of energy such as dryers and air conditioners during peak periods. Ausgrid says the reason for the
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Pay as you go solar is here
There will be a new entrant in the residential solar market from May, when US company Sungevity launches its pay as you go product for households. Sungevity’s RoofJuice production enables
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Victoria committed to six star ratings
Victoria is committed to its six-star energy rating regulations for new homes, with Premier Ted Baillieu denying newspaper reports the standard was set to be scrapped. The six star standard






