ANU-led project to assess feasibility of transitioning NSW southcoast communities from power systems exposed to bushfires to a resilient network of microgrids.
NSW project to model eight “islandable” renewable and battery-based microgrids
Small scale rooftop solar passes 15GW mark, Victoria tops 3GW despite Covid hit
The impact of the extended Covid-19 lockdown in New South Wales is starting to show in the state’s rooftop solar market. Victoria, meanwhile, is back on the up.
RedEarth says its Troppo battery is first Australian-made unit to get CEC approval
The Brisbane-made LiFePO batteries of RedEarth have become the first fully Australian designed and made batteries to make the CEC approved list.
Eight communities breaking new ground with renewable microgrids
We take a look at eight US microgrid projects – some operating, some still being built – notable for their origins, ambitions, unique features and forward looking approach.
Solar and battery microgrid on track to power off-grid town of Jabiru
Works begin on Jabiru Hybrid Renewable Project, the solar and battery components of which should supply the off-grid NT town with 50% renewables by early next year.
All-electric, net-zero emissions aquatic centre blazes a trail in Melbourne’s west
Brimbank City Council, backed by ARENA, wants its $8.1 integrated energy solution to help deliver Australia's first all-electric aquatic centre – and set a new standard.
Sydney solar industry gets some Covid relief, as Victoria and SA get back to work
NSW rooftop solar industry handed slight reprieve, just as restrictions ease in both Victoria and South Australia. But some parts of Greater Sydney still in strict lockdown.
Great Solar Business Podcast: The secrets to scaling up your solar business
Karl Brown from Instyle Solar on the myriad of challenges to overcome.
City of Melbourne plans “neighbourhood-scale” battery network
City of Melbourne seeks partners to establish a network of “neighbourhood-scale” battery energy storage systems as part of a pilot project planned for 2022.
World’s largest C&I rooftop solar PV plant, 120MW, installed in China
Sungrow says newly completed rooftop solar project stretches across 43 rooftops in an industrial park with a total capacity of 120MW.
RACV Solar makes another acquisition in booming Victoria rooftop market
RACV Solar follows up 2019 purchase of Gippsland Solar with another purchase of a solar and battery business in the booming Victoria market.
Solar Insiders Podcast: Covid rocks the boat, again
Covid has virtually shut down solar installations in three states, as Autonomous fights for survival.
Second-hand panels: Australia’s massive wasted solar opportunity
Why are so many Australians sending perfectly good solar panels to the tip? Dr Nick Engerer asked the question on LinkedIn recently and the response was swift and resounding.
US airport goes “off-grid” with solar hybrid microgrid
Pittsburgh International Airport becomes world's first to be completely powered by an onsite natural gas and solar microgrid, to isolate it from potential grid outages.
Survey suggests doubling of home battery uptake in Queensland
Queensland energy minister says new statewide household energy survey has shown a doubling of participants claiming to have installed home battery storage.
REC Group launches new rooftop solar modules to pack more power into less space
REC Group launches second generation of its n-type mono solar panels, REC N-Peak 2 Series, with production set to begin in August, shipping in October.
