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America’s push into electric vehicles was always going to be ambitious. Over roughly a decade, more than US$200 billion has been poured into EV factories, battery plants and supply chains, reshaping large parts of the US car industry. Much of that money flowed not to the old manufacturing heartlands of the Midwest, but into southern states that promised cheaper labour, generous incentives and faster approvals. The expectation was clear: jobs, regional development and a cleaner transport future all rolled into one.
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For many Australian households, installing rooftop solar comes with an expectation that the system will quietly do its job for 25 years or more. Solar is often promoted as a long-term, low-maintenance investment that pays itself off and then keeps delivering cheap electricity well into the future.
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Australia’s energy transition took a major step forward on January 7, 2026, as Origin Energy announced the commercial commencement of the first stage of the Eraring Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). Located on the western shore of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales’ Hunter region, the project is reshaping the future of a site that remains the largest operational coal-fired power station in the country.
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Australian households are paying more than ever for energy, yet plenty of homes are still uncomfortable — too hot in summer, too cold in winter, or both. The usual response is predictable: buy a bigger or newer air-conditioner, often a reverse-cycle system, and hope that fixes it.
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