Renewable future

10 things you didn’t know about hydropower

10 things you didn’t know about hydropowerchevron_right

07 April 2021

Hydro energy is one of the cleanest forms of energy around.…
Pathways to net zero

Pathways to net zerochevron_right

01 April 2021

Origin's Mark Schubert explains that while renewables will do the heavy…
Helping low-income households access solar in NSW

Helping low-income households access solar in NSWchevron_right

22 March 2021

Origin is working with the NSW government to provide solar systems…
Virtual Power Plant offers discounted batteries to Victorians

Virtual Power Plant offers discounted batteries to Victorianschevron_right

16 March 2021

For Victorian customers, Origin’s Virtual Power Plant offers a significant upfront…
Hooked on Origin Spike

Hooked on Origin Spikechevron_right

02 February 2021

Meet Origin Spike, a new platform harnessing the addictive properties of…
Griffith Central switches on to solar

Griffith Central switches on to solarchevron_right

21 January 2021

Griffith Central Shopping Centre demonstrates its commitment to sustainability to its…
Making gas greener using hydrogen

Making gas greener using hydrogenchevron_right

14 December 2020

Origin has joined infrastructure company Jemena on a green gas project…
CSIRO’s world-leading study into fracking

CSIRO’s world-leading study into frackingchevron_right

13 August 2020

Origin contributes to the CSIRO three year long scientific research program…
Supporting reliable and clean energy

Supporting reliable and clean energychevron_right

06 August 2020

Origin is improving the flexibility of our gas fleet. Making sure…
Eraring plant nursery: applying indigenous techniques to site revegetation

Eraring plant nursery: applying indigenous techniques to site revegetationchevron_right

06 August 2020

Origin’s Eraring Power Station onsite nursery is supporting rehabilitation at the…
Hydrogen energy: what is it and why Origin’s looking into it

Hydrogen energy: what is it and why Origin’s looking into itchevron_right

07 May 2020

Origin is looking to the future. We’re exploring new low and…
6 ways a sustainable household could save you money

6 ways a sustainable household could save you moneychevron_right

05 May 2020

While we like to think we don’t need an incentive to…
Helping Aussie businesses reduce emissions

Helping Aussie businesses reduce emissionschevron_right

11 February 2020

We understand how important it is to get energy right for…
Does solar boost property value?

Does solar boost property value?chevron_right

06 February 2020

There are many advantages to installing solar panels – they can…
What is solar energy and how does it work?

What is solar energy and how does it work?chevron_right

13 November 2019

You’ve probably seen all the solar panels popping up on roofs…
What is green energy?

What is green energy?chevron_right

08 November 2019

Want to do your bit to help reduce Australia's carbon emissions?…
Thinking about solar? Learn about the 2019 Victorian solar rebates

Thinking about solar? Learn about the 2019 Victorian solar rebateschevron_right

25 October 2019

If you've been thinking about installing solar panels, it could be…
Moving into a home with existing solar?

Moving into a home with existing solar?chevron_right

14 August 2019

Moving into a new house with existing solar panels? We’ve put…
Power station trial aims to reduce reliance on coal

Power station trial aims to reduce reliance on coalchevron_right

20 June 2019

A series of trials are being conducted at Eraring to ensure…
Six impressive solar projects in zoos across the world

Six impressive solar projects in zoos across the worldchevron_right

21 May 2019

Solar panels are now becoming a common sight at zoos as…
What does it mean to go off-grid?

What does it mean to go off-grid?chevron_right

03 May 2019

Solar and home batteries are more affordable and accessible than ever…
What is solar energy and how does it work?

What is solar energy and how does it work?chevron_right

10 April 2019

You’ve probably seen all the solar panels popping up on roofs…
Power from the sun. Now that’s good energy.

Power from the sun. Now that’s good energy.chevron_right

01 April 2019

Here at Origin we’re delivering the energy our customers need today…
5 largest solar farms in the world

5 largest solar farms in the worldchevron_right

05 March 2019

We’ve tracked down the five biggest solar farms in the world…
Origin installs largest commercial office battery at Melbourne HQ

Origin installs largest commercial office battery at Melbourne HQchevron_right

05 March 2019

Situated on the 10th floor of our Melbourne office is Australia’s…
Large scale solar shines bright

Large scale solar shines brightchevron_right

05 March 2019

Australia’s Solar energy consultancy group SunWiz announced has Origin as the…
4 reasons to solar power your business

4 reasons to solar power your businesschevron_right

20 December 2018

Running a business is a 24/7 labour of love. Success is…
Green dreams & sustainable design: The buildings we love

Green dreams & sustainable design: The buildings we lovechevron_right

20 December 2018

When innovative technology, sustainable design and inspired architecture come together, the…
The sustainable vintage: How vineyards are shifting to solar

The sustainable vintage: How vineyards are shifting to solarchevron_right

20 December 2018

Tapanappa Vineyards has been producing fine wines with a sustainable approach…
Rooftop revolution ramps up – Solar reaches 1.8 million in Australia

Rooftop revolution ramps up – Solar reaches 1.8 million in Australiachevron_right

20 December 2018

Solar has cemented its place as the darling of the renewables…
Natural Gas – A Cleaner Energy Alternative

Natural Gas – A Cleaner Energy Alternativechevron_right

05 December 2018

Natural gas is a flexible fuel which is used in many…
There are now more than 100 cities mostly powered by renewable energy

There are now more than 100 cities mostly powered by renewable energychevron_right

04 December 2018

Over 100 cities get at least 70% of their electricity from…
Using artificial intelligence to improve energy efficiency at Adelaide Oval

Using artificial intelligence to improve energy efficiency at Adelaide Ovalchevron_right

20 November 2018

Origin is working with one of Australia’s most iconic sporting venues,…
5 ways Origin is leading the way to a clean energy future

5 ways Origin is leading the way to a clean energy futurechevron_right

14 November 2018

As the world’s population continues to grow, companies like Origin will…
The Aussie invention giving Tesla a run for its money

The Aussie invention giving Tesla a run for its moneychevron_right

14 November 2018

A professor at the University of Newcastle has created a printed…
How Origin is leading the way to a clean energy future

How Origin is leading the way to a clean energy futurechevron_right

12 November 2018

Origin is committed to helping secure a cleaner energy supply because…
6 Ways Origin is Tackling Climate Change

6 Ways Origin is Tackling Climate Changechevron_right

12 November 2018

Our position on climate change is absolutely clear. We unequivocally support…
Global search for the best clean energy start-ups kicks off today

Global search for the best clean energy start-ups kicks off todaychevron_right

12 November 2018

We're searching for clean energy start-ups to join a unique accelerator…
Energy services for high rise apartments

Energy services for high rise apartmentschevron_right

12 November 2018

Looking to put some cash back in your pocket? Balance the…
Monday Motivation – The Nanjing Vertical Forest

Monday Motivation – The Nanjing Vertical Forestchevron_right

12 November 2018

This vertical forest is helping clean up China. Written by Jordaine…
Innovative builders attracting home buyers with sustainable energy solutions

Innovative builders attracting home buyers with sustainable energy solutionschevron_right

12 November 2018

A recent survey sited that 85% of Australians believe that solar…
Tesla Powerwall 2 throws shade over Powerwall 1

Tesla Powerwall 2 throws shade over Powerwall 1chevron_right

12 November 2018

How exactly do models 1 and 2 of the Powerwall differ…
Origin’s Commitment To Climate Change

Origin’s Commitment To Climate Changechevron_right

08 November 2018

In November 2015 Origin became the world’s first energy company to…
First Solar Battery With Tesla Powerwall

First Solar Battery With Tesla Powerwallchevron_right

08 November 2018

The most anticipated battery on the market, the Tesla Powerwall, is…
Solar energy to power a world journey

Solar energy to power a world journeychevron_right

08 November 2018

The Solar Impulse will fly around the world on a plane…
Building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV)

Building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV)chevron_right

08 November 2018

Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels installed during construction or renovations
Innovative energy start ups join business accelerator

Innovative energy start ups join business acceleratorchevron_right

08 November 2018

Five innovative local energy start ups have been announced as the…
Paris climate change deal makes history

Paris climate change deal makes historychevron_right

08 November 2018

World leaders made an agreement at the 2015 Conference of the…
Origin delivers more solar to customers

Origin delivers more solar to customerschevron_right

08 November 2018

Origin is meeting customer demand for cleaner, greener energy, announcing it…
What could our electricity look like in 2050?

What could our electricity look like in 2050?chevron_right

08 November 2018

Times are changing, and so are our energy technologies. Find out…
The wind of change is here

The wind of change is herechevron_right

08 November 2018

Our commitment to a cleaner and greener energy future for all…
The G20 Summit: From Brisbane to Paris

The G20 Summit: From Brisbane to Parischevron_right

08 November 2018

Australia's performance as measured in carbon emissions per unit of…
What does the future of energy hold?

What does the future of energy hold?chevron_right

08 November 2018

What does the future of energy hold? What energy sources will…
Climate change and global warming

Climate change and global warmingchevron_right

08 November 2018

Climate change describes changes in the world's weather caused by global…
Innovative software could mean lower energy bills for businesses

Innovative software could mean lower energy bills for businesseschevron_right

08 November 2018

We’re currently preparing to roll out a new trial with a…
Origin to halve emissions in line with Paris target

Origin to halve emissions in line with Paris targetchevron_right

08 November 2018

Origin Energy has become the first Australian company to have science-based…
Our commitment to renewables gets a big boost

Our commitment to renewables gets a big boostchevron_right

08 November 2018

Our goal to source 25 per cent of energy for our…
Renewable Energy & Microgrids

Renewable Energy & Microgridschevron_right

08 November 2018

New technologies are allowing us to rely more on renewable energy…
Delivering renewable energy direct to NSW councils

Delivering renewable energy direct to NSW councilschevron_right

08 November 2018

Libraries, sporting fields, arts centres, public lighting and municipal offices across…
Origin’s future in solar energy just got even bigger

Origin’s future in solar energy just got even biggerchevron_right

08 November 2018

Origin is one of Australia’s largest supporters of renewable energy. Here…
Origin playing active role in Australia’s transition to a cleaner energy supply

Origin playing active role in Australia’s transition to a cleaner energy supplychevron_right

08 November 2018

This April, Origin welcomed financial close on the Bungala Solar Project,…
Weighing up our energy options

Weighing up our energy optionschevron_right

08 November 2018

Discover why we must strike a balance between cost, reliability and…
Paris 2015 Climate Change Conference

Paris 2015 Climate Change Conferencechevron_right

08 November 2018

The countdown to the UNFCCC is on, where the world expects…
Fair Go for the West powers Blacktown SES with solar panels

Fair Go for the West powers Blacktown SES with solar panelschevron_right

08 November 2018

As part of the Fair Go for the West campaign, Origin…
Renewable Energy Target- May 2015 Agreement

Renewable Energy Target- May 2015 Agreementchevron_right

08 November 2018

The RET agreement between the Australian Government and the federal opposition…
France: going green in more ways than one

France: going green in more ways than onechevron_right

08 November 2018

Under a new law passed in France, it's now mandatory for…
What’s the perfect energy source

What’s the perfect energy sourcechevron_right

08 November 2018

What would make the perfect energy source? Is it one that…
A better energy future

A better energy futurechevron_right

08 November 2018

CEO of Origin, Frank Calabria, responds to cost of living and…
Renewable energy 101

Renewable energy 101chevron_right

07 November 2018

Renewable energy sources including solar, wind, bioenergy and hyrdo energy offer…
Advantages & Disadvantages of bioenergy

Advantages & Disadvantages of bioenergychevron_right

07 November 2018

What are the advantages and disadvantages of bioenergy? Learn about the…
How Wind Turbines Generate Electricity?

How Wind Turbines Generate Electricity?chevron_right

07 November 2018

Wind electricity is a form of renewable energy that uses airflow…
Gas to electricity

Gas to electricitychevron_right

07 November 2018

Learn how gas is used to make electricity and what Origin's…
Wind Energy In Australia

Wind Energy In Australiachevron_right

07 November 2018

Wind energy is one of the largest contributing renewable energy in…
Centralised Energy Services for your development

Centralised Energy Services for your developmentchevron_right

07 November 2018

Powering your development can be costly and prolonged. Centralised Energy Services…
Biofuel Production with Algae

Biofuel Production with Algaechevron_right

07 November 2018

Biofuels are liquid fuels, made from the residue of commercial crops…
Biomass to bioenergy

Biomass to bioenergychevron_right

07 November 2018

Take a look behind the scenes at the technology that's turning…
Sustainable buildings of the future: Our top picks

Sustainable buildings of the future: Our top pickschevron_right

11 October 2018

The future is looking towards solar technology for sustainable solutions. We…
These Australian breweries are powered by solar

These Australian breweries are powered by solarchevron_right

10 October 2018

Australian breweries are not taking their energy consumption lightly, with more…
Solar transition: Aussie states leading the charge

Solar transition: Aussie states leading the chargechevron_right

01 October 2018

Households across the country are set to benefit from generous solar…
WA sees highest growth rates in solar

WA sees highest growth rates in solarchevron_right

26 September 2018

Western Australia is experiencing one of the highest growth rates in…
Origin’s first virtual power plant set to enter the grid

Origin’s first virtual power plant set to enter the gridchevron_right

19 September 2018

The transition towards a more modern and efficient grid is underway.
VIDEO: Turning to solar – an apple farmer’s story

VIDEO: Turning to solar – an apple farmer’s storychevron_right

06 September 2018

Meet Terry, an apple farmer passionate about the sun for two…
What’s the next solar revolution?

What’s the next solar revolution?chevron_right

03 September 2018

With solar on the rise, the world is continuing to find…
Save On Electricity With Solar

Save On Electricity With Solarchevron_right

23 August 2018

Is your business churning through high levels of electricity during the…
3 ways landlords stand to gain by using solar

3 ways landlords stand to gain by using solarchevron_right

05 July 2018

Are your tenants asking about solar? If you own a commercial…
Delivering sustainable and affordable energy

Delivering sustainable and affordable energychevron_right

07 June 2018

As Australia’s largest energy retailer, we’re committed to making energy smarter,…
$130K of free solar for schools

$130K of free solar for schoolschevron_right

30 May 2018

The good energy in Aussie schools could win them one of…
Australian-first solar farm and battery project plugs in

Australian-first solar farm and battery project plugs inchevron_right

03 May 2018

Australia’s first-large scale solar and storage project has been switched on…
Solar panels inspired by Japanese paper cutting

Solar panels inspired by Japanese paper cuttingchevron_right

19 April 2018

You’re familiar with origami, but are you familiar with kirigami? The…
California’s solar farm sparks energy revolution

California’s solar farm sparks energy revolutionchevron_right

29 March 2018

Los Angeles based solar developer 8minuteemergy has signed a power purchase…
Solar for your vintage

Solar for your vintagechevron_right

29 March 2018

Solar is becoming a favoured choice by winemakers across the country.…
Solar energy and your business

Solar energy and your businesschevron_right

28 March 2018

Is your business ready to make the switch to solar? Solar…
4 ways Origin is shaping the future of energy

4 ways Origin is shaping the future of energychevron_right

20 March 2018

Origin CEO Frank Calabria joined other leaders driving Australia’s energy transformation…
Businesses find a new way to save with Solar

Businesses find a new way to save with Solarchevron_right

15 March 2018

Local businesses are finding managing energy costs a real challenge. Learn…
Future Energy – This island runs on solar energy

Future Energy – This island runs on solar energychevron_right

14 March 2018

Welcome to T'au, a small island of American Samoa with a…
Origin Wins Solar Contract For Westfield

Origin Wins Solar Contract For Westfieldchevron_right

14 August 2017

Origin is set to build Australia’s largest ever solar car park…
Origin welcomes future leaders to Graduate Program

Origin welcomes future leaders to Graduate Programchevron_right

26 July 2017

The Origin Graduate Program is designed to mentor and challenge high…
Family shares the advantages of solar power

Family shares the advantages of solar powerchevron_right

30 June 2017

Want to reduce the impact of energy use on the family…
Origin Installs First Tesla Powerwall Battery to Solar Customer

Origin Installs First Tesla Powerwall Battery to Solar Customerchevron_right

27 March 2017

Tesla batteries are now in Australia. Find out more about the…
Bioenergy in Australia

Bioenergy in Australiachevron_right

06 March 2017

Explore how plant and animal materials, can be converted into bioenergy.…
Kick-starting the future of smart, accessible energy

Kick-starting the future of smart, accessible energychevron_right

16 January 2017

Imagine a future where energy is smart, clean and accessible to…
Solar Energy in Australia

Solar Energy in Australiachevron_right

06 October 2016

Find out why solar energy in Australia is growing and the…
Protecting Australia’s Plant Life

Protecting Australia’s Plant Lifechevron_right

05 July 2016

We chatted to Laura Hahn, Origin's Senior Environmental Specialist - Offsets,…
Solar power & renewable energy 2016 focus for NSW council

Solar power & renewable energy 2016 focus for NSW councilchevron_right

17 December 2015

Randwick City Council has collaborated with Origin to help make renewable…
Global coalition takes action on climate change

Global coalition takes action on climate changechevron_right

03 December 2015

Origin is proud to be the world’s first energy company to…