New analysis shows “extraordinary” amount of rooftop solar installed in February, with more homes seeking to “max out” available roof space with modules.
Victoria town’s breakthrough deal on network tariffs as it pursues 100% renewables
Central Victoria town achieves a breakthrough deal on network tariffs that could pave the way for a community solar farm and 100 per cent renewable energy within a few years.
Victoria regulator finalises new time-varying tariffs for solar exports
Victoria regulator finalises decision on Australia’s first time-varying feed-in tariffs for solar, although acknowledges risks some users could abuse system by charging batteries at night.
"Interest free" loans for solar and storage for South Australia households
South Australia Labor government offers “interest free” loans to 10,000 households to install rooftop solar and battery storage
Carnegie to build renewable micro-grid on old Holden site in Elizabeth
Carnegie Clean Energy wins $3m SA govt grant to build 2MW/500kWh battery storage and renewable-based micro-grid on old General Motors Holden site.
Carnegie to build W.A.’s largest microgrid at Kalbarri
Carnegie wins WA contract to build state’s largest microgrid, ensuring renewables and batteries can lift reliability of supply for Kalbarri.
Explainer: 12 things to know about Tesla’s world’s biggest virtual power plant
How will the Tesla virtual power plant work? Who benefits and why will households pay so much for solar and storage on their rooftops? These and other questions about the world’s largest VPP.
Lismore opens Australia's largest floating solar farm, could add storage
Lismore opens country’s biggest solar farm, and flags five fold increase in size and may add battery storage. The unique community funding model forms a key part of city’s push for 100 per cent renewable energy by 2023.
Victoria regulator proposes 29c/kWh solar export tariff in peak period
Victoria regulator proposes 29c/kWh “peak” tariff for solar exports between 3pm and 8pm – a move that is likely to increase the business case for household battery storage.
Six factors that make battery storage add up for households
New Queensland study based on a series of home battery storage trials gives some insight into what can make batteries interesting for households, what might
