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FizzSenior Contributor
Energy companies are increasingly looking to replace power lines with standalone solar systems.
Read article here:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-12-15/stand-alone-solar-systems-replacing-powerlines-after-bushfires/12905296
In response to: Off-grid dream becomes reality as bushfire threat creates new era for power networks
BurntSenior Contributor
Wow! Our house was off grid- wouldn’t even notice being on 24/7 solar. Was like living in town.
I miss it so much. We are going back off grid again and living on some land we have purchased. this time with only enough power to keep a fridge going and charge phones.
I like the idea of brining solar into the mainstream with large off grid community
In response to: Re: Off-grid dream becomes reality as bushfire threat creates new era for power networks
TideisTurningSenior Contributor
It sounds like going off-grid is quite an appealing prospect for you @Burnt. Is there any particular reason for that?
In response to: Off-grid dream becomes reality as bushfire threat creates new era for power networks
YouAreNotAloneSenior Contributor
Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
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Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
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