Rising power bills have become a major headache for households across New South Wales. While solar panels, batteries and other energy-saving upgrades can significantly reduce ongoing electricity costs, the upfront investment has often put them out of reach for many families. The NSW Government’s new Home Energy Saver program is designed to tackle that problem by helping eligible households spread costs over time or reduce them altogether.
For years, electric vehicle buyers have been promised a coming breakthrough that would supposedly change everything. The pitch has been remarkably consistent: batteries that charge in minutes, travel extraordinary distances, weigh less, cost less and dramatically reduce fire risks.
The demolition of the towering chimneys at Liddell Power Station on 26 May 2026 marked more than the removal of two familiar structures from the Hunter Valley skyline. It underscored the accelerating transformation of Australia’s electricity sector as ageing coal-fired infrastructure gives way to new energy technologies.
While lithium-ion batteries still dominate electric vehicles, laptops and household electronics, sodium-ion technology is gaining attention as a realistic alternative in areas where affordability and material availability matter more than compact size.