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Sparking Australia's Renewable Energy future. Cutting through the noise on the transition to lower bills, jobs, energy autonomy and a climate-friendly future.

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Broome leading the way.

#SolarPV #Renewables #SolarPanels

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Video of a "Dad" admiring a large PV Solar array being used as a carpark roof, located in Broome, Western Australia.
February 16, 2026 at 6:12 AM
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No matter how much you refine a candle, it will never become a lightbulb.

New Zealand leading the switch with the Windrose Gen2 EV truck. Auckland to Wellington without charging.

#EVTrucks #NewZealand #Renewables
Image of a Windrose Gen 2 EV truck model E800 featuring 800km range, 800kWh battery & up to 68 tons load capacity.
February 16, 2026 at 2:40 AM
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EV facts and fiction.

#ElectricVehicles #ev
February 11, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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The International Energy Agency (IEA) has indicated that the world may have already passed “peak coal”. A new “age of electricity” is expected with demand increasing by an average of 3.6% each year over the remainder of the decade.

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#renewableenergy #solar #wind
An infographic of global energy generation by source from 2019 to current - and projections until 2030.
February 9, 2026 at 1:55 AM
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We need to see more analogies like this.

#RenewableEnergy #WindPower #SolarEnergy #BatteryStorage #NuclearPower #Australia
evcurvefuturist.com Chris Meder @evcurvefuturist.com · 8d
Australia added a nuke-equivalent of wind & solar every year for 8 years— accelerating. 6 replaced coal, 2 met new demand. Grid batteries now add a nuke-equivalent every ~22 months, delivering more overnight power than nuclear & charging on cheap solar. Prices are back at 2017 levels, trending down.
February 8, 2026 at 11:28 PM
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Here's a radical idea.... 🙃

#electricvehicles #internalcombustionengine #fossilfuel

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A video depicting a hypothetical scenario where Electric Vehicles were the norm, but a suggestion was made to run vehicles on a volatile fuel requiring combustion to propel them.
February 8, 2026 at 10:58 PM
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Should we have a naming convention for severe heat waves in Australia? For example: "Heat Flash Gina"? Or maybe a rating system such as “Category 4 Heatwave”?

They can be associated with a rise in mortality of up to 25%, so Dr Monique Ryan MP thinks so.

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As temperatures to rise, it's time to name heatwaves what they are
We should start by calling heat what it is – a silent killer – and by asking those who profit from it to own their share of that harm.
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February 7, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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We need to get an Australian solar panel & battery recycling scheme underway asap. If we can do it with drink containers & tyres, why not the RE industry?

It just needs government action.

#renewables #solarpanels #batteries #renewableenergy #recycling #australia

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Premium Solar Panels Worth Thousands—Now Illegal to Reuse
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February 2, 2026 at 10:08 PM
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Renewables share of the Australian energy mix is increasing but the costs aren't (yet) flowing through to consumers. Here's an explanation WHY.

Hint: it has nothing to do with the cost of installing renewables.

#RenewableEnergy #CoalPower #Australia #Solar #Wind

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1K views · 13 reactions | Renewables are lowering the cost of electricity, so why aren’t my bills dropping? Reporter: @archie_milligan_ | The National Account
Renewables are lowering the cost of electricity, so why aren’t my bills dropping? Reporter: @archie_milligan_
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February 2, 2026 at 7:35 AM
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Here's a timber mill in NZ that's installed a 340kW solar system on one of their buildings and getting a 5 - 6 year ROI. So now, they're adding another 390kW solar array on a second building.

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#NewZealand #solar #solarpower #energy #renewableenergy #commercialsolar
2.2K views · 49 reactions | For Andrew Cranswick, operations manager at Tumu Timbers in Hastings, the calculation was pretty simple: solar costs had dropped by about a third since they last ooked at i...
For Andrew Cranswick, operations manager at Tumu Timbers in Hastings, the calculation was pretty simple: solar costs had dropped by about a third since they last ooked at it, and power prices had...
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January 27, 2026 at 9:54 PM
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My heart goes out to these residents & holiday campers. ☹️

We've always had weather extremes, but these events are increasing in frequency, severity & 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐦.

Isn't it time we started acknowledging & discussing #ClimateChange?

#Victoria #Australia #Bushfires #Flooding #FlashFlood
January 16, 2026 at 11:04 PM
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The switch to EVs in Australia is continuing - at least if access to fast-charging stations is any guide. 💹

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Infographic titled "Australian EV Fast Charger Tracker 2025". The graph shows total EV charging stations increasing from almost zero in 2015 to 1,471 charging sites in 2025. There were a total of 4,403 charging bays.
January 14, 2026 at 10:48 PM
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Don't forget that EVs are just mobile batteries on wheels. Whenever there's disruption from the grid, a typical modern fully-charged car will hold enough stored energy to power the average home for at least a day - and probably several. ⚡

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171 reactions · 47 shares | Has the script quietly flipped? Many of us grew up thinking coal was the only serious power source and solar was just a nice extra. Recent weeks have shown solar to be a re...
Has the script quietly flipped? Many of us grew up thinking coal was the only serious power source and solar was just a nice extra. Recent weeks have shown solar to be a reliable heavy lifter in...
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January 14, 2026 at 9:53 PM
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This #GinaRinehart #PaulineHansen video is a year old, but it's interesting to revisit as it's the first time I've seen a plausible explanation of who the 3rd person (back to the camera) is. Is it former #LiberalParty VP & #SkyNews favourite Teena McQueen?

#TeenaMcQueen #OneNation #Australia
January 13, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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Coal and gas just can’t compete.

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#lithiumion #batteries #RenewableEnergy #batterycellprice
Graphical representation of the market price of lithium-ion battery cells in USD since 1991. Price was $9,210 per kWh in 1991 reducing to $78 per kWh in 2024.
January 13, 2026 at 6:09 AM
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We need to stop burning stuff. 🔥

Art credit: @jessharwoodart.bsky.social

#renewables #fossilfuel #globalwarming #recordtemperatures #heatwaves #bushfires #australia
Infographic titled "Time to ditch coal + gas". An illustrated flowchart starting with coal & gas, and transitioning to power, causes climate change and then driving worse droughts, bushfires & heatwaves.
January 12, 2026 at 11:09 PM
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Just a reminder that Amber Electric have a "Solar and Battery Calculator" on their website where you can quickly calculate the Return on Investment (ROI).

Use my referral code if you're wanting to make the switch to Amber. There's a $120 credit for both of us if you do: mates.amber.com.au/4PXKVWFA
January 5, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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These days there are better EV options than Teslas, nevertheless a funny & poignant post by content creator Ryan and his "Ryan's Model Y" FB page. 🤣

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#HappyNewYear #Tesla #EV
38K views · 475 reactions | Happy new year to all the Tesla haters 😝 #tesla #teslamodely | Ryan's Model Y
Happy new year to all the Tesla haters 😝 #tesla #teslamodely
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January 4, 2026 at 8:18 AM
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Some of the submissions to the Senate Select Committee on Information Integrity on Climate Change and Energy in November 2025: Lindsay Marriott from South Gippsland, Sally Hunter from Narrabri and Andrew Bray, National Director RE-Alliance.

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#RenewableEnergy
Andrew Bray, National Director RE-Alliance, Australia.
January 4, 2026 at 1:22 AM
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Solar roofs are nothing new - especially for carports.

These guys from GoodWe PVBM have gone a step further. They've developed bifacial panels - basically a PV surface on both top & bottom. It does make sense. The reflected sunlight off the concrete base adds an extra 5% efficiency to the setup.
January 2, 2026 at 9:39 PM
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Money really does matter in the trucking business. This company in NZ is paying <$500 per kWh for their EV truck batteries (about half the current rate for a home battery) AND getting a free truck thrown in.

N.B. Listen also to what he has to say about reliability.

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2.5K views · 52 reactions | If you were looking for a succint summary of Rewiring's ethos, Etrucks owner and director Ross Linton has pretty much nailed it when discussing the Deepway truck: "I think ...
If you were looking for a succint summary of Rewiring's ethos, Etrucks owner and director Ross Linton has pretty much nailed it when discussing the Deepway truck: "I think the future is electric. The....
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December 30, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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Net zero isn’t a scam, but the absolute dribbling idiots screaming “NET ZERO BULLSHIT” clearly have no idea how power markets, emissions accounting, or basic economics work.

#NetZero #Renewables #EnergyPricing #Coal #Australia
Coal burning Post by "I Fucking Love Australia" FB Page. Net zero isn’t a scam, but the absolute dribbling idiots screaming “NET ZERO BULLSHIT” clearly have no idea how power markets, emissions accounting, or basic economics work. First, exporting coal to China has fuck all to do with Australian power bills. Zero. None. Electricity prices are set inside the Australian grid using marginal pricing, meaning the most expensive generator needed at the time sets the price. That’s usually gas or busted old coal plants shitting themselves in summer, not wind turbines or solar panels, and definitely not export contracts. Coal exports are sold on long term international contracts. Domestic generators don’t wake up one morning going “oh no, China nicked our coal, better jack up Dave’s power bill”. That’s not how any of this works. If it did, Australia would have had cheap power for decades, because we export a shitload of fossil fuels. We didn’t. End of argument. What actually drives high bills? Ageing coal plants breaking down constantly, gas exposure tied to international prices, bloated network charges, and retailers clipping the ticket. This is published market data, not greenie vibes. Net zero doesn’t mean emissions vanish or that China magically stops burning coal tomorrow. It means reducing domestic emissions, replacing unreliable, high cost generation with cheaper sources over time, and not being locked into 50 year old coal units that fall over every time it gets hot. The real scam isn’t net zero. The real scam is fossil fuel cheerleaders screaming patriotism while shipping our resources offshore, pocketing billions, paying fuck all tax, and leaving households to cop the bill, then blaming wind turbines like absolute fucking clowns. If your entire argument is “China still burns coal therefore Australia should stay stuck in the 1970s”, congratulations, you’ve just announced to the internet that you don’t understand global markets, electricity pricing, or basic cause and effect.
December 29, 2025 at 5:09 AM
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With 3 days in 2025 still to go, it seems that ONCE AGAIN the record books will be rewritten. A rather dubious honour unfortunately; 2025 will likely be the #2 or #3 hottest year globally - since records have been kept. 🙁

#GlobalWarming #ClimateChange #HottestDecadeEver
Infographic with the following text: Planet Earth Top 10. Currently the hottest 10 years ever recorded since 1892 are: 1. 2024 2. 2023 3. 2016 4. 2020 5. 2019 6. 2017 7. 2015 8. 2022 9. 2018 (tied) 9. 2021 (tied)
December 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Looks like another good day for consumers & keeping the EVs topped up. Currently 0¢/kWh and forecast -3¢/kWh at 15:30 today (yes, that means THEY PAY YOU).

Use my referral code if you're wanting to make the switch: mates.amber.com.au/4PXKVWFA - there's a $120 credit for both of us if you do.
Phone screenshot from the Amber Electric app taken at 11:36 27 Dec 2025. Text reads 0¢/kWh with 75% renewables in the grid. Summary states: "Wow! It's really cheap and really green to use energy right now." Forecast tariffs range from 10¢/kWh to -3¢/kWh between 14:00 to 16:00 today.
December 27, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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An Etrucks battery swapping machine in NZ: 5 minutes to drive in and drive out on a full charge. The batteries trickle charge from solar whilst his fleet is out on the road.

#renewables #ev #etrucks #newzealand #energy #solar #solarenergy
December 23, 2025 at 12:37 PM