Australia's Redback Technologies says its new generation smart investors can dramatically improve self consumption and payback times for rooftop solar, and optimise use of battery storage systems.
A demand-response trial conducted by Australian utility United Energy achieved a 30% reduction in peak load electricity consumption.
My new house consumers a shocking amount of electricity. What to do, and how to negotiate the different technologies and options to reduce my bill.
Australia's first bulk-buy program launched by consumer advocates aims to offer battery storage products at "below market prices" for individual and community projects, and make installation easier.
Second guide to battery storage installation – this time published by the Australian Energy Storage Council – offers "just in time" expert advice for Australian industry and consumers.
Let’s remove the emotion for a minute and take a close look at the economics of the decision whether or not to get a solar PV and battery system.
New CEC battery storage installation guidelines address consumer concerns, help installers comply with safety standards.
Federal Opposition's newly launched Climate Action Plan will put nearly $100m towards developing a Community Power Network and a series of "regional hubs,” as well as an annual competitive grants program.
Around half of all available homes in some states already have rooftop solar, but the percentage for businesses is much lower, despite the obvious advantages of solar during work hours.
Streetlights in the centre of Adelaide are being fitted with smart technology as it moves closer to its goal of becoming the world’s first carbon neutral city.
Trina Solar chief scientist Pierre Verlinden sees a future where 100 per cent of suitable households will have rooftop solar. And if "the utility is getting difficult", they will install battery storage, too.
It’s a well-established trend: the Australian solar industry is increasingly turning to sales of commercial PV systems.
Simon Hackett takes delivery of 660kWh Redflow battery system at his Adelaide headquarters, giving company four days of power, and solar charging for his Tesla.
A consortium of large energy users led by the City of Melbourne has launched a tender for shovel-ready new renewable energy projects that have planning approvals in place, for the long-term supply of electricity.
How utilities are taking advantage of customer-owned energy storage and demand flexibility.
The transition to 100 per cent renewables for Australia is inevitable, say the authors of a major new report. The only question is how quickly and how fairly it will be done – and that's where community energy comes in.