Battery Storage Boom Brings Free Electricity To Australia
Grid scale and residential Battery storage in Australia has increased so much the energy regulator will supply free electricity next month.
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Janus Electric Update — Talk to the Converted!
CleanTechnica recently scored an exclusive interview with Ben Hutt, the CEO of Janus Electric. This comes in the context of mainstream media interest in the electrification of the heavy truck industry, trials by Windrose technology and Centurion, and provocative comments from Andrew Forrest of Fortescue Metals, etc. Over the phone … [continued]
Tilting at Windmills
Tilting at windmills is an English language idiom that means “attacking imaginary enemies.” It’s a famous line from the book Don Quixote. I recently caught up with Tom Sjolund of Volvo EX30 fame. You can read about his EV adventures here. He has more travelling adventures planned for his Volvo, … [continued]
Australia’s Big Miners Show the Way with Renewables
The Australian government subsidises diesel from primary producers to the tune of AU$11 billion per year. Dr Andrew Forrest of Fortescue Metals has come out swinging, saying that the 18 largest miners receive about one third of this, and don’t need it.As Fortescue heads to real zero, Forrest wants a … [continued]
Neighborhood Battery Combined With Solar & EV Chargers
As frequent readers of clean energy news, we all know what community solar power is, and it’s a great source of clean electricity for people who may not be able to afford their own home solar power. Not all people have their own homes to install rooftop or ground-mounted solar … [continued]
Judge In Australia Not Happy About Tesla Dragging Its Feet In Class Action Case
It took a lot longer than I expected, but there are class action lawsuits underway against Tesla in the US and Australia, and they just keep dragging on. In fact, in Australia, Tesla has been dragging things along so much that a judge there is losing his patience. This case … [continued]
More Battery Electric Trucks Take To Australian Roads
Despite our vast distances in Australia, most trucks operate along transport corridors north–south on the east coast. With a will and some investment, this corridor can be electrified. Here are a couple more stories of progress along the route to electrification. It is certainly not China speed and can get … [continued]
EV Penetration Continues to Grow Down Under — April Update
In April 2026, 25,087 plugin vehicles were sold into the Australian market, out of 94,049 total vehicle sales. This represents almost 27% of the market. Battery electric vehicles achieved 15,459 units sold, and plugin hybrids 9,628. Month on month, BEV numbers appear to have stayed steady, while PHEVs have increased. … [continued]
Renewable Energy Transition Powers Ahead in Australia
As I sit at my computer, writing, the Queensland sun is pouring in the window. It is autumn and the expected high temperature is 28 degrees Celsius (82° Fahrenheit). My grandsons will visit this afternoon and at least one of them will hop in our pool. My solar panels are … [continued]
Chargers Multiply in Australia
Amidst a surge in interest in electric vehicles in Australia, it looks like the charging networks are keeping up. We have high-speed chargers in supermarket carparks and airports along with Level 2 pole-mounted chargers in dense inner-city suburbs. Just walking through the local supermarket carpark gives you a glimpse into … [continued]
