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The Aussie economy in 2026 is more than 50% bigger than it was in 2019, yet 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐆𝐘 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐭. How is that possible? It's not just the adoption of EVs (90% efficiency vs 35%) but in other wasteful appliances that we are replacing. youtu.be/cOU-es0qXeI Credit: The Electric Viking

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EVs Were Supposed to Break the Grid. Instead Australia's Energy Use Fell 5%

YouTube video by The Electric Viking

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 1h

For me, the main reason is energy autonomy - and that feeds through to national security. The bonus is that the greenest source of energy is also the most cost effective. And we have AMPLE supplies.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 29/09/2026

This is a VERY revealing chart for several reasons. But most importantly; the reasoning behind the push for more expensive coal, gas & nuclear falls flat. #renewableenergy #homebatteries #solarpower #windpower #australia #renewables

A chart that highlights the duck curve of wholesale energy prices in Australia vs time of day. Relative plots have been drawn for 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. The average wholesale price for 2026 is much lower than the prior years - not exceeding $100 per MWh at any time of the day whilst 2023 peaked at almost $300 per MWh at aprx 18:00

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 28/09/2026

Battery packs that can be swapped out quicker than it takes to refill with diesel. These trucks are being converted now by Janus Electric on the Central Coast of NSW. Who said Australia can't become a manufacturing (or re-manufacturing) powerhouse again or that we can't electrify if we need to?

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 27/09/2026

"Lord, take this gas from my stomach and put it in my tank instead." 🤣 Credit: Niya Xie #OilCrisis #FuelPrices #GasPrices

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 26/09/2026

Here's a rare good-news story in a crazy world still paying over USD $104 for a barrel of Brent Crude. ⛽ There were so many unexpected gains... like the solar panels running cooler/ more efficiently and all the birds, insects, mammals, gastropods & importantly some pollinators moving in. #solarPV

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 23/09/2026

It seems that diesel prices aren't coming down anytime soon. Nor is the average sea surface temperature in the Pacific Ocean - thanks to Super El Niño (mid 2026- #OilPrices #ElNino #PacificOcean #ClimateChange #SeaSurfaceTemperatures

A chart of the Daily Sea Surface Temperatures recorded in the Pacific Ocean compiled by the Climate Change Institute | Universite of Maine and published on climatereanalyzer.org

Dotted black lines are the averages recorded 1991-2020 & 1982-2010. Yellow line is 2025 (slightly below those averages) and red is 2026 (a massive increase since mid April).

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 23/09/2026

Looking forward to travelling more on these Electric buses. The local Kinetic bus depot in Sunshine West has updated their charging facilities to handle 66 buses in the first stage, with further provision up to 82 buses. #KineticBuses #ElectricBuses #renewables #EVs thedriven.io/2026/09/23/a...

A picture of the Kinetic bus depot in Sunshine West, Victoria AU - near Melbourne. Three overhead gantries can be seen which can provide electric charging facilities to multiple buses. Several buses can be seen both under the gantries and in the background.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 22/09/2026

The pressure is on commercial property owners & operators as demand surges for industrial facilities with greater power capacity, charging infrastructure, battery storage capability and depot designs suited to EV fleets. #Australia #renewables #EVs www.commercialrealestate.com.au/news/ev-boom...

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EV boom drives demand for power-ready industrial property

Australia’s transition to electric vehicles is increasing demand for industrial properties with the power infrastructure, charging capacity and depot designs needed to support electrified transport fl...

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 20/09/2026

What an EV owner's roof looks like during an oil crisis. 😎 #SolarPV #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #OilCrisis

An AI generated image of a tiled residential roof with a solar PV array affixed to it. On top of the PV panels we see approximately a dozen oil wells extracting energy into pipes along the side of the panels and presumably down the side of the house to an EV.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 19/09/2026

Welcome to spring in Victoria, AU; a sunny day with a max of 101% renewables expected today. If you are an 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 customer, your tariff is expected to drop as low as 6¢/kWh by 13:30 this afternoon My referral code: mates.amber.com.au/4PXKVWFA - there's a $120 credit for both of us if you do

A screenshot of the Amber Electric app taken at 08:16 on Sunday 20 September 2026, Postcode 3030. The current tariff is 9¢/kWh with 76% renewable energy in the grid.

Not seen in this screenshot is the lowest forecast tariff of 6¢/kWh expected at about 13:30 and maximum forecast renewables of 101% at about 11:30.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 16/09/2026

The base BYD Atto 1 Essential model is now 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐀𝐑 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 ($19,990 drive away in Vic, private registration). Nearest rival is the MG 3 Vibe (petrol), available from $20,990 drive-away. A decent vehicle: 5-Star ANCAP rating, their new Blade battery & 220 km range. #BYD

External image of the BYD Atto 1 Essential model - available from AUD $19,990 drive-away in Australia.

An internal image of the BYD Atto 1 Essential model.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 15/09/2026

This is needed in Aus & will mean greater access to the benefits of renewables for millions of renters & low income households Not only is the hardware relatively low cost, but the payments could be integrated as part of the regular billing cycle. The consumer need not pay any more than they do now

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 14/09/2026

Solar & battery gurus, Lightning Energy explaining the maths behind battery prices and how to get a shorter ROI on your investment. Use my referral code if you're interested in finding out more about Amber's dynamic pricing model - we'd both be eligible for a $120 bonus: mates.amber.com.au/4PXKVWFA

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 10/09/2026

Oil has surged back past USD $100 per barrel overnight as the "forever war" drags into its 6th month. Bad news in the coming weeks for Aussie motorists that are still reliant on fossil fuels. ⛽ #IranWar #OilDependency #OilPrice #RenewableEnergy #EVs

Infographic showing the current price for Brent Crude Oil at $101.29

Graph for Brent Crude Oil over the past 6 months.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 07/09/2026

Wooden Wind turbine towers from IKEA? Wood that work in Australia? 😜 These wooden composite towers are now rising in Sweden. Stronger than steel, but the same weight and less carbon intensive. 150m height. 2MW output #WindEnergy #WindTurbines #RenewableEnergy #Modvion #Sweden youtu.be/IiE5S8RP3AU

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World’s tallest wooden wind turbine tower

YouTube video by Modvion

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 07/09/2026

Here's a smart solution that can turn your Tesla Model Y into a portable foldaway bed. Crafted with a soft corduroy surface it offers a premium feel ensuring durability and easy cleaning. ✅ Here's my affiliate link: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4VIYYiZ No extra cost to you & it supports this page.

Image of a fold-away travel mattress specifically designed for the Tesla Model Y Juniper 2025. It offers a secure and comfortable fit and ideal support during travel or rest stops.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 06/09/2026

Just a reminder of where we are so far in 2026. 1. Melbourne Vic AU has just had its warmest winter EVER - as far back as records go 2. Globally (with 4 months of the year to go) we're on track to record the 3rd hottest year EVER. 10 out of the hottest 10 years ever have been since 2014. #Climate

A graph recording the sea surface temperature anomolies from 1982 to 2026 (using the average 1991-2000 temperatures as baseline).

2026 began the year at aprx -0.5° to -0.6° below the baseline but has climbed rapidly and is now at +2.6° above the baseline in early September.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 04/09/2026

More good news. Here's the second one: EV sales continue to grow as a percentage of new car sales - DESPITE a shrinking market overall. Almost 1 in 4 new vehicle sales is now 100% battery powered and more than 1 in 2 at least part-electric. #ElectricVehicles #Australia #MotorVehicleSales #EV

Line graph produced by the Electric Vehicle Council titled: "For the first time, electric outsold every other fuel type". It covers Australian vehicle sales by vehicle type from January to August 2026. For August 2026 Electric vehicles reached 25.6% of the market (reaching #1 for the first time) followed by Petrol 24.4%, Diesel 22.3%, hybrid 17.7% and PHEV 10.0%

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 04/09/2026

There's a lot of good news in the last few days on the Australian RE front. Here's the first one: Solar PV and home battery installations continue at record numbers - DESPITE the govt downgrading it's "Cheaper Home Batteries" scheme in May this year. youtu.be/ruz_O4hqHIU #RenewableEnergy #Solar

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Australia Just Installed 1 GW of Rooftop Solar in 3 Months – A New Record

YouTube video by The Electric Viking

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 03/09/2026

It seems that battery technology is still evolving quicker than a Xiaomi SU7 Ultra. In this case it's sodium - and being developed by a company in California US, not China. Benefits are clear; safer & good for up to 30 years in all climates and the raw materials are abundant. youtu.be/V0Ijuuuz9ww

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30,000 Cycles, 25-Year Lifespan — The Sodium Battery Hitting America This Year

YouTube video by The Electric Viking

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 30/08/2026

Quote: “We’ve never seen anything like it. The one thing we have observed, though, is that the transition from a fully combustion engine car to a full electric vehicle... is a one-way street." [Keith Thornton, CEO Eagers Automotive] #EV #ElectricVehicles #Australia thedriven.io/2026/08/29/a...

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Australia's biggest car dealership says EV buyers are on one-way street: "We're not seeing them coming back to internal combustion cars"

Head of Australia's biggest car dealer company says they're not seeing a lot of people who have bought plug-in EVs coming back to ICE vehicles.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 29/08/2026

Renewables get cheaper over time while nuclear gets more expensive. Credit: electrifythis.com.au #RenewableEnergy #Australia #NuclearPower #WindPower #SolarEnergy #CSIRO

Infographic of Levelised Cost of Electricity (LCOE) data comparing Nuclear Power vs Renewables. Nuclear gets more expensive starting at $155/MWh in 2024-25 to $228/MWh in 2044-45. On the RHS of the graphic, we have wind starting at $75/MWh in 2024-25 reducing 51% to $37/MWh in 2044-45 and solar starting at $53/MWh in 2024-25 reducing 58% to $22/MWh in 2044-45. Data source CSIRO GenCost 2024-25

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 27/08/2026

Here's an Aussie perspective on running costs for an ICE vehicle vs EV in 2026. Remember that the "cost of ownership" isn't just restricted to the purchase price. If you own a vehicle for long enough, an ICE will likely cost a multiple of what the vehicle initially cost at the dealership. #EV

Infographic showing total cost of ownership of an Internal Combustion Vehicle vs an Electric Vehicle over a 10-year period in Australia. 10-year fuel cost for an ICE is $25,080 vs $360 for the Electric vehicle.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 25/08/2026

Here's a "technical" explanation of why your electricity bills are ⬇️⬇️FALLING⬇️⬇️ in Australia - by someone that should know. For those friends in Victoria the "default offer" tariff is down by an average of 5% since July (some retailer plans & areas may be a bit more or less than this). #renewables

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 18/08/2026

Quality portable battery packs such as this 6.6kwh system with BYD batteries are readily available on platforms like Ali Express. 5yr warranty with 10yr online after-sales support. Check out our affiliate link at no extra cost if you choose to order: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3cW6Mxz

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 18/08/2026

California gubernatorial candidate copying an Aussie Initiative. 👍 #SolarSharerScheme #FreeElectricity #Renewables

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 18/08/2026

Have a close look at the label on your next bottle of Aussie wine. This little mark on a bottle represents a set of independently verified sustainability practices that 96% of wineries have passed. 58/ 65 of wine regions are covered. #Sustainability #Wines www.diningandcooking.com/2775320/70-p...

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 17/08/2026

More than 1 in 5 new cars sold in Australia over July 2026 were EVs. #ElectricVehicles #NewCarSales #Australia #EV

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 17/08/2026

A $10 per panel recycling fee would solve a lot of the waste issues.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 15/08/2026

Maximum efficiency hack 😂

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 15/08/2026

The Australian government has budgeted almost $12B to bolster our fuel security, but we will remain vulnerable to disruption in oil supplies. Maybe the better answer is to electrify our transport fleet instead? #electrictruck #oildependency #roadtransport #australia www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...

An infographic of the Australian federal government's 2026 budget allocation for fuel security. Only $40.5M has been allocated to electrify the Australia Post fleet.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 08/08/2026

Aussie EV & PHEV sales continue to increase in a declining new vehicle market, thanks to the #ForeverWar. #EVs #ElectricVehicles #Australia #NewCarSales

Infographic that shows comparative new vehicle sales in Australia from mid 2025 to 2026. Battery Electric +134%, Plug-in Hybrid +118%, Hybrid +11%, Petrol -25%, Diesel -15%.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 07/08/2026

This is great news on the renewable energy front, albeit in this instance the main beneficiaries are businesses & owners of commercial property in Australia. 👍 ##RenewableEnergy #Australia #Solar #CommercialSolar Credit: www.facebook.com/TheNationalA...

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 02/08/2026

One of the many new cars expected in Australia next year is the updated BYD Seal (6) sedan. Longer & upgraded performance but lighter. Flash charging thanks to the Blade 2 batteries. I'm not sure if we need the Lidar self-driving capability but how about that expected PRICE? 😲 youtu.be/wzRYKUW_Ozo

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BYD's $16,000 Sedan now charges in 6 minutes with NEW Blade Battery

YouTube video by The Electric Viking

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 30/07/2026

It's the insurance industry that is forcing governments to act on climate change. Hotter temperatures deviating above the historical mean results in more disasters, claims - and ultimately properties that can no longer be insured. Data & video infographic compiled by NASA. #CO2 #ClimateChange

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 24/07/2026

How is your week going? Probably not that good if you haven't started to consider an EV for transportation. #ElectricVehicles #Oilprice #BrentCrude #IranWar #ForeverWar

Market chart showing a continual increase in the price of Brent Crude oil selling at aprx USD $90 per barrel on 20 July 2026 to a peak of $101.85 on 23 July 2026

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mettabhavana.bsky.social @mettabhavana.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

NRMA: The number of cheap electric cars in Australia is growing, with several models undercutting what used to be the entry price for EV ownership. Here are the cheapest EVs available in Australia right now. In $Aud. #AustralianContent www.mynrma.com.au/open-road/ad...

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 21/07/2026

Swappable batteries are the complete solution to #RangeAnxiety in EVs. 4 minutes in and out #FasterThanFossilFuel

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 20/07/2026

How soon before we see an EV road user charge? IMHO most drivers see this as fair, but it does need to be equitable. A phased-in approach (to avoid discouraging EV sales) and a charge based on vehicular weight is the best solution. #ev #electricvehicles #australia #roadusercharge

Infographic showing a projected decline in fuel excise revenue in comparison to alcohol excise and tobacco exist which are also declining.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 18/07/2026

Australian home battery installations down to ~20K per month following the revamp of the Federal government's incentive program. Not totally unexpected. The response up to that point was unsustainable considering the govt's target was 2 Mil installations over 5 years www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07...

Graph showing installation numbers, per month, since the start of the Cheaper Home Batteries Program in Australia. The first month started at 25,627 and then climbed to 80,364 by April 2026. In May 2026 the installation rate fell to 20,980 and June 2026 18,826.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 18/07/2026

An in-depth 30-minute interview with Amber CEO Neil Luo. Lots of different current topics as well as future developments. 17 chapters youtu.be/ldG7SjjOYsE Use my referral code if you're interested in finding out more about Amber - we'd both be eligible for a $120 bonus: mates.amber.com.au/4PXKVWFA

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Amber Electric Interview: Price Spikes Gone?, BYD V2G, Cheap EV Charging, Electricity Loyalty Tax

YouTube video by Electrifying Everything - Neerav Bhatt

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 17/07/2026

If you're ordering your shopping from home, there's a decent chance future "last mile" deliveries will be using an EV truck. Fleet specialist Zenobe has just bought 148 units to transport groceries for Woolworths across 5 Aussie states #FotonT5 #ElectricTruck premium.goauto.com.au/ev-truck-fle...

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EV truck fleet starts

EV fleet specialist Zenobe gets funds to provide Woolworths with electric delivery trucks

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 14/07/2026

Imagine being PAID to consume excess electricity. Yes, it's possible if you're on Amber Electric's dynamic wholesale tariff. This is a screenshot from an Amber user from Sat 12 Jul. She reported that she topped up the home battery from 45% to full for 30¢ and was now earning money to charge the EV

A screenshot submitted by a member in the Amber Users' FB group from last Saturday (12 July 2026). It shows a negative tariff of -2¢/kWh at about 12:42 (Postcode 5105). She reported that she topped up the home battery from 45% to full for 30¢ and was now earning money to charge the EV.

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R.E.Spark.AU @respark.au · 13/07/2026

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞 1 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠: this infographic omits to mention that both the Coalition & One Nation parties are now talking about "𝐺𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑒ℎ𝑜𝑙𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔". WHY IS THAT? They both know that direct subsidies are politically unpalatable. They'd rather push a big part of the commercial risk onto the government.

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