Australia’s Redflow has shipped its largest-ever order of zinc-bromine flow batteries, to provide energy storage for Fiji’s new digital television network.
Victoria networks ask if solar households should pay for grid upgrades. This was the response…
Powercor and CityPower ask: “Should investment in power quality be paid for by a) All customers or b) Customers with solar panels who export?” Customers say…
Raising energy efficiency standard could save households billions
Strengthening the energy efficiency requirements of Australia’s residential building code could reduce household electricity and gas bills by $18.9bn between now and 2050, a new report has found.
Commercial solar boom delivers second-best rooftop PV month on record
Rooftop solar PV registrations for June fell from May’s record volume, but the first six months are still 50% ahead of last year.
Monash University signs off-take deal with Victorian wind farm
Monash commits to wind offtake deal that brings the university into powerful consortium of corporate buyers, and closer to target of 100% renewables.
Shared solar start-up Matter Technology in administration
One of Australia’s first solar start-ups to target Australia’s millions of rented households, Matter Technology, has gone into voluntary administration, and is seeking buyers.
"Daylight robbery" – NSW solar feed-in tariff slashed by 44%
Solar and green groups slam IPART decision to cut NSW solar feed-in tariff, compare it to “getting a pay cut for working overtime.”
Tesla Powerpack installed at Sydney depot, as part of Transgrid network trial
City of Sydney adds 500kWh Tesla battery to new solar council depot, both to make the depot self sufficient and as part of Transgrid demand management trial.
Rooftop solar to save consumers millions – even for those who don't install it
Another record month for rooftop solar installs will deliver massive savings for households and small businesses over the coming decade, and drive a transformation of Australia’s grid that will mean smarter and cheaper power for all.
Victorian manufacturer completes 1.2MW rooftop solar system, battery storage next
Cleaning and personal care products maker Nature’s Organics installs 1.29MW solar system, in first step to generating “24/7” renewable power.