The Victorian government says it’s unfair to ask states and territories to sign up to the Turnbull Government’s National Energy Guarantee (NEG) if the Coalition’s climate change deniers won’t approve it.
Sonnen solar batteries for households and small business are on the brink of a massive market expansion, according to German battery giant sonnen. Sonnen is the world’s leading energy storage brand for homes and small businesses. Its key markets have traditionally been Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Central to the public debate about the National Energy Guarantee (NEG) has been the numerical forecasts of its effects – in particular how much it will reduce power prices. In a democracy whose households pay some of the world’s highest electricity bills, it is obvious why this measure should shape the narrative on energy policy.
Many of us are familiar with developments of big solar farms in rural and regional areas. These are often welcomed as a positive sign of our transition towards a low-carbon economy. But do large-scale solar installations have a place in our cities?