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Sophie Vorrath

Top energy rating awarded to Melbourne high-rise office building

August 16, 2016 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Melbourne’s 171 Collins St has become the first commercial building in Victoria – and just the second in Australia – to achieve a 6 star NABERS energy rating.

Filed Under: Energy Efficiency

Bitcoin-inspired peer-to-peer solar trading trial kicks off in Perth

August 16, 2016 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Perth start-up to begin trials of blockchain technology that, if successful, could kick off peer-to-peer solar trading in Australia.

Filed Under: Solar

Lismore community solar farms set for construction as investors pile in

August 15, 2016 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Australia’s first community-funded council solar farms ready to build after enough money raised to fund the two 100kW Lismore projects – and an additional solar farm.

Filed Under: Solar

The world's largest virtual power plant: What's in it for consumers?

August 10, 2016 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Sunverge, the US-based energy management company supplying the “brains” for AGL’s 5MW virtual power plant, explains how the project will benefit consumers.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Solar, Tariffs

Are you making the most of your rooftop solar? Not likely

August 10, 2016 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Despite having the world’s highest per-capita penetration of rooftop solar – only a tiny percentage of those PV systems are being monitored for performance. So what are Australian consumers missing? And how can they get out of the shade?

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Solar

Kangaroos add 200kW solar system at North Melbourne HQ

August 8, 2016 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

AFL team Kangaroos will cut grid power consumption by nearly 25% with 200kW solar system installed at Nth Melbourne HQ.

Filed Under: Solar

WA solar installer teams with EV company to offer "complete package"

August 4, 2016 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Infinite Energy says partnership with JET Charge will “complete the picture” for customers, adding EV charging to solar, battery storage and retail electricity offering.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Electric Vehicles, Solar

Tesla releases full list of Model X prices ahead of EV's arrival in Australia

August 3, 2016 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

While the car is yet arrive on Australian shores, the full list of prices for Tesla’s Model X has been released, ranging from $A120,000 – $A210,000.

Filed Under: Electric Vehicles

Electricity consumers are switching off – and here's why

August 3, 2016 by Sophie Vorrath 2 Comments

Major Australian survey paints a picture of an electricity market where consumers are not seeing value from their service providers, so are looking elsewhere to find it – a trend that will drive battery storage uptake and could double rooftop solar penetration in most states and territories.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Solar, Tariffs

Plans for Victoria's 'largest' community solar farm set to double in size

August 1, 2016 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Developers of a 10MW community solar project proposed for regional Victoria say they will now apply to build a 20MW solar farm, in response to high levels of interest in the project.

Filed Under: Solar

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