Off-Grid
Hybrid Systems-built solar, battery and diesel microgrid proves able to go ‘hydrocarbon free’ during the day, and run a W.A. clay mine on solar only.
Households
Solar Victoria says new injection of state government funds to hugely popular Solar Homes scheme will help meet record new demand for residential solar and batteries.
Households
UK-based green power retailer launches in Australia with promise of 40c/kWh solar feed-in tariff and “cutting-edge” virtual power plant technology that will optimise battery storage ROI and power bill savings.
Off-Grid
New documentary TV series tells story of how a solar and battery storage system went off-grid and into battle to help save a house and its nine occupants from the devastating bushfires that ravaged Kangaroo Valley in NSW in January.
Households
Rooftop solar installations had a record-breaking month in both New South Wales and Western Australia, while the market in Victoria braces for “pent-up demand.”
Households
Tesla and Octopus Energy launch UK retail offer that promises to deliver a 75% electricity bill discount, as long as you have solar, a Powerwall 2, and preferably a Tesla EV.
Households
SunWiz report predicts domestic market growth in both solar batteries and electric vehicles, as households and businesses start to embrace full suite of low-emissions technologies.
Businesses
Swedish furniture giant and sometimes rooftop PV retailer Ikea is about to begin work on an industry-leading, grid-connected commercial solar and battery microgrid based on its Adelaide store.
Businesses
An Energy Queensland network trial focusing on accommodating more, and smarter commercial solar has quietly shown the way on how it may work for consumers.
Households
SunWiz data shows Victoria rooftop PV installs plunged over eight weeks of stage four Covid-19 restrictions, but all up Australia remains 40% ahead of same time last year.
Horizon Power W.A. plans to build Australia’s first remote microgrid using renewable hydrogen generation have won funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency.
Sonnen launches new 4.8kW/10kWh sonnenCore to expand “and ultimately lead” market for high quality but affordable residential batteries “for any home.”
Tasmania government calls for tenders to design and build a solar and battery system at the World Heritage-listed “island national park,” Maria Island.
Australian vanadium flow battery specialist marks first ever residential sale, providing energy storage component for a stand-alone power system in regional W.A.
