Solar Energy

In the rush to install ever more solar and, now, batteries on people's homes, one consumer warns of the risks of giving control to big energy.

Labor's $2.3 billion program applies to people with existing solar or those wanting to invest in a new solar-plus-battery set-up.

Australian voters have overwhelmingly chosen household batteries over nuclear, rejecting the Coalition's anti-renewables agenda.

With the state government set to start offering rebates for home batteries on July 1, consumer protection authorities have warned to be wary of scams.

Apartment owners across the state can now access government grants to offset half the cost of new rooftop solar systems, filling in a major gap in coverage on units.

Our energy system is evolving at breakneck speed. Here we look at how our power grid works, what more renewables mean for energy prices, how nuclear fits into the picture, and how we might build a grid fit for the future.    

Nuclear? Renewables? Gas? Coal? And what about emissions targets? What the two major parties are offering on energy at this election.

The ABC's Vote Compass has been gauging attitudes on where Australia's future energy needs will come from. The results suggest there's a strong divide between certain people.

Residents near one of the Coalition's proposed nuclear plants are divided by the need for work, and the environment.

Despite announcements that there will be "no new transmission lines needed" under a Coalition government, modelling shows its plans require 6,500 kilometres of new lines.

As the debate around renewables and nuclear continues, here is what the experts say.

While experts weigh in on the great energy debate, one builder says the industry has already made up its mind.

As Labor continues to target 82 per cent renewables by 2030, the amount of wind and solar in regional communities will continue to scale up. But balancing community and environmental interests has been challenging for companies and governments.

The Consumer Action Law Centre has used its new powers to make a "super complaint" to demand a ban on door-to-door sales, an issue they say has harmed vulnerable people for decades.

Grants of more than $3,000 will be on offer to approved landlords, but there are concerns the program could further drive up rents.

A solar panel rebate program for Queensland rental properties announced by the LNP more than a year ago will roll out by the end of the year, aiming to save renters up to $700 a year off power bills.

A top energy expert says governments must ensure households that can't access subsidies for batteries still get a benefit, and must not be penalised. 

Labor claims its latest pledge could drive up the number of homes with solar batteries, but experts say governments could be doing more.

The federal Labor Party is seeking to win over voters with a new energy pitch aimed at reducing the cost of living.

A central Queensland facility stockpiling solar panels says its materials recovery site will not be operational until 2026. It comes as experts call for greater regulation to support the emerging sector.