Federal independent Helen Haines has launched a Local Power Plan to support communities to own and share the benefits of wind and solar.
Independent MP launches $483m Local Power Plan to boost community energy
AGL extends home battery and virtual power plant offering to eastern states
AGL Energy extends the reach of its virtual power plant with battery sales and installations for residential customers in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
Coles inks deal to power Queensland operations with solar and wind
State-owned CleanCo signs 10-year deal to power more than 90% of Coles' Queensland sites from July 2022 via two of the state's biggest renewable energy projects.
RACV Solar, Tesla batteries power Phillip Island prosthetic hand manufacturer
Victorian charity that uses 3D printers to manufacture prosthetic hands for children, for free, is now being powered by solar and Tesla Powerwalls.
Community solar “shining light” endorsed by John Hewson ahead of call for investors
Former Liberal leader backs plans for 1.8MW community solar and battery farm in New South Wales city of Goulburn, as developers issue call for investors.
Australia’s biggest “solar garden” opens for membership in NSW Riverina
Membership has opened for the 1MW Haystacks Solar Garden, which will offer virtual solar plots to community members without a suitable rooftop of their own.
Competition watchdog rejects restrictions to “buy now pay later” for rooftop solar
Australian Competition Tribunal rejects rule changes aimed at restricting access to buy-now-pay-later rooftop solar finance, arguing they would do more harm than good to consumers.
Hobsons Bay Council paves way for Melbourne’s first community solar VPP
Hobsons Bay Council prepares to install nearly 4MW solar across more than 40 buildings, paving way for first local government VPP in metropolitan Melbourne.
All-electric, all-solar Canberra suburb set to launch unique home battery trial
Evoenergy prepares to launch a government-backed battery storage trial across up to 75 solar homes in the all-electric ACT suburb of Ginninderry.
CQUniversity to power campuses with 50 per cent solar starting in 2021
Central Queensland University will power its Queensland campuses with 50% renewables in 2021, as part of deal to buy output of 162MW Columboola solar farm.
Horizon Power to install solar at 30 regional Western Australia schools
Thirty regional W.A. schools will have their electricity costs slashed by 27% through a $5 million state government initiative launched at Port Hedland Primary.
Dan Murphy’s makes big solar push in South Australia
Dan Murphy's parent company Endeavour Group says 50% of the liquor retailer's South Australian stores will have rooftop solar by mid-2021.
Rooftop solar already a pioneer in ‘buy now, pay later’, Brighte founder says
Brighte founder Katherine McConnell says Australian solar industry a pioneer in 'buy now pay later' services, despite reports of misuse.
Solar Insiders Podcast: Who’s that controlling my rooftop solar?
South Australia unveils new standards and agents that will exert more control over rooftop solar as installation boom continues. And vale, Richard Collins.
How homes can shift their energy needs from gas to clean electricity
A new online tool is now available to assist households make the switch from gas to electric appliances - which can reduce both costs and emissions.
Tesla to add batteries and solar to another 3,000 low income houses in world leading VPP
Another 3,000 Powerwall batteries installed as South Australia's Tesla VPP expands to offer grid support services as well as savings for housing estate households.
