One day before the world’s largest lithium-ion array is formally “switched on” by Tesla in SA, Reposit Power and ActewAGL have flicked the switch on Canberra’s own big battery – of the virtual variety: 1MW of home battery systems that will not only help balance the grid – starting this afternoon – but deliver savings to consumers at nine times the solar FiT.
Aldi Australia continues commercial solar roll-out with massive 1MW array
Discount supermarket chain Aldi has rolled out its biggest Australian project yet – a 1MW array to supply all the energy needs of a Queensland distribution centre.
SA councils launch tender for "bigger better" community energy plan
Group of six SA councils is calling for proposals to deliver solar, battery storage and smart controls to its 120,000-strong regional community.
Floating solar plant under construction in NSW – Australia's largest
Construction begins on community-funded 100kW floating solar array at the East Lismore Sewage Treatment Plant in NSW.
Is public uncertainty holding back Australia’s home battery boom?
Australians love the idea of battery storage, in much the same spirit with which they embraced rooftop solar – as a means to cut electricity bills, gain control over their own power, help save the environment, and/or stick it to the man. But a new report has shown that they don’t quite get it… yet.
WA trial to use blockchain technology to deliver smart energy – and water
Blockchain technology by Perth-based Power Ledger to be used to coordinate solar, battery storage and water services in urban-scale trial.
AGL to expand P2P trial in Adelaide, as consumers embrace solar sharing
AGL Energy solar trading trial set to be expanded in Adelaide, potentially giving buyers access to solar at prices lower than the grid, and sellers a higher price than the feed-in tariff.
Queensland Labor promises to help power Reef islands with "clean energy"
Queensland Labor pledges $1.73m to help state’s islands develop business cases for right mix of solar, wind and gas generation.
"Autonobus" driverless shuttle trial kicks off at Victoria's La Trobe Uni
Driverless shuttle bus trial kicks off at La Trobe University’s Bundoora campus, to test the use of autonomous vehicles as “last mile” transport solutions.
NSW bowls club boosts solar capacity to 414kW, to cut grid power by 25%
Warilla Bowls and Recreation Club joins commercial solar boom, adding another 314kW to existing 100kW array to save $75,000 a year.