Aldi pledges to source 100% renewable electricity for its Australian operations by as early as 2021, after rolling out almost 32MW of solar and signing two wind energy offtake deals.
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Apple, Etsy, Swiss Re partner to develop 290MW of wind, solar
Each company has committed to sourcing 100% of their electricity needs for their global operations from renewable energy.
Tesla Powerpack battery added to wind turbine at NZ salt factory
In “Australasian first”, 250kW Tesla Powerpack added to 660kw wind turbine, to provide 75 per cent of energy for NZ salt manufacturer.
Gone with the wind: How one community embraced its wind farm
For the host communities, a wind farm isn’t just about economics: the project is also part of the communities’ sense of self.
Off-grid adventures: Building Sri Lanka's largest hybrid solar and storage system
When the opportunity presented to bid on a solar, wind and storage project on the island of Eluvaitivu, 4km offshore from the Northern Sri Lankan town of Kayts, Peter Bulanyi didn’t hesitate. Here’s how the project – 46kW PV array, six 3.5kW wind turbines, and a 100kWh lithium-ion battery bank – unfolded.
Victorian water plant to go 100% renewable, powered by wind turbine
Wannon Water says 800kW wind turbine planned for Portland water reclamation plant will significantly reduce energy costs, pass savings on to customers.
200 reasons why people choose "Life Off Grid" – and why most of us shouldn't
Canadian documentary “Life Off Grid” asks more than 200 people why they decided to quit the grid. We talked to film producer Phillip Vannini about the types of “off-gridder” and why he now thinks going off grid is not the answer to the world’s energy problems.
World’s largest office furniture manufacturer Steelcase signs deal for 25 MW of wind energy
The world’s largest manufacturer of office furniture will soon offset 70 percent of its total U.S. electricity usage with wind power .
Communities are taking renewable power into their own hands
Community energy is one of the answers could be one of the answers to the current energy transition.