One Step Off The Grid
Solar, storage and distributed energy news
New solar modules are producing nearly twice as much as early models at the start of the solar boom. That is important as households add storage, provide power for electric vehicles and consider going off grid.
Many Australians are under the mistaken impression that their solar panels were made in Australia, and nearly half expect a pay-back from their investment within 5 years.
Alinta Energy says distributed geothermal could provide heating and cooling needs for new housing estates, and combined with solar need not be connected to grid.
Enphase Energy says orders for its first battery storage offering have jumped to more than 70,000 units as households come off premium solar feed-in tariffs.
Ergon Energy provides guide to households considering using solar and battery storage to quit the grid. It says it doesn’t want to scare customers into staying with them, but there are 10 things people should consider first.
South Korean company with biggest share of Australian grid-connected battery storage market has released new range, from stackable 3.3kWh lithium-ion to 9.8kWh.
Australia to break through 5GW mark for rooftop solar in July, as households and businesses continue to invest in their own power needs.
South Korea lithium-ion battery storage manufacturer LG Chem to use Australia as launch pad for new range of products next week.
Institute of Sustainable Futures investigates prospects of powering iconic Kangaroo Island with wind, solar and storage. But it is a race against time.
Morgan Stanley says installed cost of battery storage could fall from nearly $10,000 to just over $5,000 within two years. The actual battery will be one third of current cost.
