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SwitchedOn Australia

SwitchedOn Australia

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Join Anne Delaney as she tracks the electrification of everything with people at the forefront of the electrification transition.All rights reserved Política y Gobierno
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  • The plug-in solar hack that’s now booming in Germany

    The plug-in solar hack that’s now booming in Germany
    Mar 31 2026
    Balcony solar, small, plug-in systems you can hang off a balcony or fence, has exploded in Germany, with millions of households now generating their own power. Low cost solar panels and micro-inverters, regulatory changes that allow simple plug-in installation without the need for an electrician, and soaring energy prices after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have all driven the surge. What began as a DIY workaround is now an off-the-shelf consumer product, reshaping how people think about energy at home. But balcony solar has its detractors, with resistance emerging from large co-operative and municipal landlords who control much of the rental market. Sebastian Müller, the chair of the German association for plug-in solar, Balkon Solar, explains how the movement gained momentum, what’s holding it back, and what it reveals about the roll out of consumer-led energy systems.
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    38 m
  • How households are reshaping the role of electricity networks

    How households are reshaping the role of electricity networks
    Mar 24 2026
    As rooftop solar, home batteries and electric vehicles transform how energy is generated and used, Australia’s electricity networks are being forced to adapt. At last week’s Energy Networks conference in Adelaide, consumer energy resources were top of mind for many network leaders, even though networks in Australia are constrained by rules designed for a one-way grid and prevent them from dealing with consumers. Some networks argue they need a bigger role to manage consumer resources and avoid costly infrastructure overbuilds and keep prices down. Critics warn that expanding network powers will entrench their market dominance and stifle innovation. New research from EA Technology, which advises networks around the world, suggests that networks need a better understanding of how, when and why consumers use electricity. Chief Commercial Officer at EA Technology discusses their recent survey of more than 8,000 consumers across Australia, the UK and New Zealand.
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    45 m
  • Community benefits in renewables: How regional Australia can share the gains

    Community benefits in renewables: How regional Australia can share the gains
    Mar 17 2026
    As renewable energy projects expand across regional Australia, the question of who benefits is becoming increasingly important. Governments are introducing community benefit guidelines to ensure host regions share in the economic gains – WA is the latest - but results so far have been mixed. Kim Mallee, a co-director at the Community Power Agency, argues that community benefits can’t be treated as an add-on – they must be shaped by communities themselves. Drawing on international examples from countries like Denmark, Scotland and Ireland, she explores how ownership, co-investment and community-led models can deliver deeper, longer-term value. CPA’s new report, Power in Partnership, outlines how these approaches could work in Australia and we can move beyond compensation towards genuine partnership in the energy transition.
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    45 m
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