ESAA report finds off-grid distributed energy better for edge-of-grid customers, & could save networks tens of millions in avoided ‘poles-and-wires’ costs. A new report commissioned by the Energy Supply Association of Australia has confirmed that, not only is “off-grid” distributed energy supply a viable option for some regional and remote customers, but it’s an option […]
Victorian solar project to create 'perpetual' fund for community renewables
Tender launched to install 30kW solar system at former Woodend timber mill, use funds generated to reinvest in more solar, or ‘perpetual fund’ for community renewables.
Adelaide City Council offers energy storage incentive, Australia's first
Adelaide City Council to offer $5,000 energy storage subsidy, extending Sustainable City scheme to cover batteries, EV chargers.
Wheat farmers help drive 20% boost in WA rooftop solar uptake
Strong uptake in farming areas has helped drive big increase in rooftop PV penetration in WA, and 4 postcodes now rank in Australian top 20.
NSW, ACT households face big hike in cost of installing solar PV
ACT and NSW utilities to boost metering charges for new solar installations by factor of nearly 10.
Another WA housing estate to trial solar + storage via 'shared strata' model
Another WA housing estate to trial solar, storage using unique shared strata model to benefit investors and tenants, cutting grid energy consumption by 60%.
NT vanadium mine to tap solar + redox battery storage for energy supply
Northern Territory mine to tap solar power plus vanadium redox battery storage for energy supplies, the latest miner to turn to renewables.
Spain takes big stick to solar + storage with proposed 'tax on the sun'
Spanish govt proposes self-consumption fee for solar households that add battery storage that would double the system’s pay-back time. Law would also include an infringement penalty double that for leaking nuclear waste.
Australia's conservative heartland leads adoption of rooftop solar
Rooftop solar distribution data reveals some interesting patterns, linking some of Australia’s most conservative electorates with high PV uptake.
EMC to supply battery system for large-scale community energy storage trial
Energy Made Clean wins tender for 1.1MWh battery system for ground-breaking large-scale community energy storage trial in Western Australia.
