In one Australian city, the cost of rooftop solar is just one third that of grid power. Because of the cost advantage, rooftop solar on households is expected to account for one fifth of Australia’s electricity generation.
Community push for 100% renewable energy in Mullumbimby
Launch of community-owned renewable energy developer in northern Rivers attracts more then 300 people, with three projects already on the cards.
Australia's first community owned retailer awarded licence
Enova Energy becomes first community owned retailer to be awarded a licence, potentially providing a model in way energy is marketed in Australia.
Should Australian households quit the electricity grid?
To quit the grid, or not. With battery storage, it’s a choice that households in regional areas, towns, and even in the suburbs of our major cities, are going to be able to make. Greg Hunt says it’s inevitable large numbers will quit the grid, but is it a good idea?
Australian lead acid battery maker Ecoult enters commercial, residential market
Ecoult, Australian maker of lead acid “ultra” battery, to take on lithium-ion rivals with commercial and residential battery storage products.
The 5×4 concept: How Melbourne photographer leads world in zero carbon living
Photographer Ralph Alphonso had planned to turn a small inner city property space – just 5 metres by 4 metres – next to his inner city photographic studio in east Melbourne into a car port with a roof. Instead, after prompting from his father, he came up with a better idea.
Enphase makes global battery storage launch in Australia, storage trial with SA network
Another US battery storage developer chooses Australia to launch battery storage products. Enphase says its 1.25kWh modular unit will beat grid prices from the outset. It has also signed a battery storage trial agreement with the South Australian grid operator.
Aldi puts first solar on store in Tweed Heads, others to follow
Aldi becomes latest retail chain to begin installing rooftop solar, as commercial solar market shows signs of maturity in Australia.
NSW town provides blueprint for 100% renewable energy communities
Blueprint for NSW town of Uralla says getting to majority renewables can be relatively easy, and save a lot of money. Getting to 100% renewables, however, will be harder. But it seems lots of towns want to try.
This northern NSW town could be first to decide to quit the grid
The northern NSW town of Tyalgum is considering a proposal to go 100 per cent renewable and to possibly quit the grid altogether, in what would be the first such move by a township in Australia.