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How to make positive change in the face of the latest IPCC report

The latest IPCC report, released March 2023, highlights the urgency for widespread dramatic action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to human-caused climate change. While the message is clear - act now before it’s too late - it’s also...

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How to spend smart in the face of rising living costs

By now most people are aware of the rising cost of living in Australia (and globally). Economic conditions continue to have a rippling effect on...

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The Race to Integrate Electric Vehicles is Charging Ahead

Plico has joined forces with leading research institutions, governments, and industry partners to super charge the integration of electric vehicles...

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What are the Benefits of a Virtual Power Plant?

The most significant benefit of a virtual power plant (VPP) is that it creates a power supply from various decentralised resources. This power can be...

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Get the most from your A/C year-round. Here's how.

It’s no secret - we live in a land of temperature extremes. Throughout the year, we may find ourselves in need of some additional help to keep the...

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Aerial image of solar panels installed on a residential property's roof.

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What Are the Different Types of Solar Panels?

The three main types of solar panels are monocrystalline, polycrystalline and thin-film. Within these types are subgroups and variations of solar...

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Eliminate unnecessary energy costs this summer

Summer is the time of year we tend to see increases in our energy bills. And in 2023, with so many other costs of living on the rise, the last thing...

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Perth heatwave triggers power reserve concerns; WA's first Virtual Power Plant activated

With temperatures hovering between 35 to 39 degrees for the next five days, WA activated its first Virtual Power Plant (VPP) to prevent household...

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Image of Redback Smart Hybrid Solar Inverter installed outside a suburban home.

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What is a Hybrid Inverter?

A hybrid inverter is a combination of a solar panel inverter and a battery inverter. Inverters change direct current (DC) electricity from solar...

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