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Michael Mazengarb

United Energy to trial pole-mounted batteries to relieve peak demand stress on networks

January 31, 2020 by Michael Mazengarb Leave a Comment

United Energy to trial use of batteries to manage peak demand and reduce load on constrained sub-stations in Melbourne suburbs.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Energy Efficiency

Family that installed Australia’s first Tesla Powerwall pays just 46 cents a day for power

January 30, 2020 by Michael Mazengarb Leave a Comment

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The Pfitzner Family. Credit: Supplied.
The Pfitzner Family tesla powerwall reposit battery storage - optimised

Four years after the Pfitzner family installed Australia’s first Tesla Powerwall battery, the family reveals they pay just 46 cents per day for power.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage

Horizon Power eyes renewable hydrogen to power remote WA town of Denham

January 18, 2020 by Michael Mazengarb Leave a Comment

Remote coastal community of Denham may become host to one of Australia’s first hydrogen storage projects, as Horizon Power overhauls its electricity system.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Other Renewables, Policy

CEFC partners with Bank Australia to deliver clean energy home loans

January 14, 2020 by Michael Mazengarb Leave a Comment

Modern passive house with solar panels and white roof for energy efficiency loans - optimised
Modern passive house with solar panels and white roof for energy efficiency loans - optimised

CEFC partners with Bank Australia to offer discounted loans for new homes that can achieve 7-star energy ratings

Filed Under: Energy Efficiency

Queensland Uni powers up Tesla batteries on way to 100 pct renewables

December 16, 2019 by Michael Mazengarb Leave a Comment

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Credit: University of Queensland
telsa battery system university queensland 2

University of Queensland powers up 2,000kWh Tesla battery as the university looks to participate in wholesale electricity market

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Software/Gadgets

First panels installed at Gupta-backed project to add 6MW to innovation park

November 4, 2019 by Michael Mazengarb 1 Comment

Tonsley District innovation Energy Scheme Launch-0487 - optimised
Tonsley District innovation Energy Scheme Launch-0487 - optimised

The first solar panels have been installed as part of a 6MW project to supply the Tonsley Park Innovation District in Adelaide.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Solar

City of Sydney inks $60 million deal to go 100 per cent renewables

October 22, 2019 by Michael Mazengarb Leave a Comment

sydney town hall city council solar
sydney town hall city council solar

City of Sydney strikes deal to purchase all its power from wind and solar projects, becoming latest but also the biggest council to go 100% renewables.

Filed Under: Policy

NSW to trial free rooftop solar systems for low income households

October 22, 2019 by Michael Mazengarb Leave a Comment

NSW Government offers free rooftop solar to pensioners and veterans under a trial for 3,000 low income households.

NSW Government offers free rooftop solar to pensioners and veterans under a trial for 3,000 low income households.

Filed Under: Policy, Solar

XXXX! Lion solar deal to slash energy costs for hundreds of pubs

October 9, 2019 by Michael Mazengarb Leave a Comment

Lion breweries sign major group PPA deal with Simply Energy to supply more than 300 pubs and hotels with cheaper solar power.

Filed Under: Solar

Community energy groups target rentals with ‘Solar for All’ campaign

October 8, 2019 by Michael Mazengarb Leave a Comment

Community organisations want governments to address barriers to rooftop solar on rental properties, saying it is unfair that one third of households locked out of solar market.

Filed Under: Policy, Solar

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