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Sophie Vorrath

Vector offers free solar + Tesla storage systems to NZ consumers

August 4, 2015 by Sophie Vorrath 1 Comment

NZ network operator launches campaign to give away free 3kW solar systems with Tesla Powerwall batteries to 130 households, community groups and schools.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Solar

Rooftop solar for apartments? How one developer is making it happen

July 29, 2015 by Sophie Vorrath 5 Comments

Rooftop solar has been a difficult proposition for people in high density living. But a Perth-based developer believes it has found a way around it, providing apartment dwellers with their own solar PV array.

Filed Under: Solar

Community energy retailer aims to be Australia's cheapest, help people quit grid

July 28, 2015 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

NSW community energy start-up Enova prepares IPO, with plans to be Australia’s cheapest green energy retailer and installer, and even to help locals quit the grid.

Filed Under: Solar

Australian Tesla Model S driver taps wind energy on Queensland road trip

July 28, 2015 by Sophie Vorrath 1 Comment

Australian Tesla Model S driver has recharged at a wind farm in northern Queensland as part of road trip showcasing electric vehicles and renewable energy.

Filed Under: Electric Vehicles

Landmark Sydney building taps green loan to slash energy costs

July 23, 2015 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

A City of Sydney-backed $1.2m Environmental Upgrade Agreement will allow owners of 1967 Reader's Digest building to fund energy efficiency upgrade that will slash its energy use by 60%.

A City of Sydney-backed $1.2m Environmental Upgrade Agreement will allow owners of 1967 Reader’s Digest building to fund energy efficiency upgrade that will slash its energy use by 60%.

Filed Under: Energy Efficiency, Policy, Software/Gadgets

Queensland councils to tap geothermal to slash energy costs

July 21, 2015 by Sophie Vorrath 2 Comments

Outback Queensland Shire of Winton to build two geothermal plants as part of an ambitious plan to tap into geothermal energy and create their own networks to supply their own locally generated power to council buildings. It's an idea that could be adopted by neighbouring councils.

Outback Queensland Shire of Winton to build two geothermal plants as part of an ambitious plan to tap into geothermal energy and create their own networks to supply their own locally generated power to council buildings. It’s an idea that could be adopted by neighbouring councils.

Filed Under: Other Renewables

City of Sydney, property groups push regulator to allow shared energy

July 21, 2015 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

City of Sydney, Property Council call on AEMC to change rules governing electricity supply to incentivise shared, local distributed energy generation.

City of Sydney, Property Council call on AEMC to change rules governing electricity supply to incentivise shared, local distributed energy generation.

Filed Under: Other Renewables, Policy, Solar

WA astronomy hub to be powered by 1.6MW solar system

July 21, 2015 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

WA CSIRO observatory, home to one of the world's most powerful radio astronomy instruments, to be powered by 1.6MW off-grid solar station.

WA CSIRO observatory, home to one of the world’s most powerful radio astronomy instruments, to be powered by 1.6MW off-grid solar station.

Filed Under: Solar

Flagship solar + storage project at WA mine gets backing from CEFC, ARENA

July 21, 2015 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

CEFC commits up to $15m towards Australia's largest solar+storage system at a WA mine – a ground-breaking project set to transform remote power generation.

CEFC commits up to $15m towards Australia’s largest solar+storage system at a WA mine – a ground-breaking project set to transform remote power generation.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Solar

BuildingIQ in deal to boost corporate Australia's energy smarts

July 21, 2015 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

CSIRO spin-off in deal to deploy its energy management software in major Australian shopping centers, office buildings, hospitals.

CSIRO spin-off in deal to deploy its energy management software in major Australian shopping centers, office buildings, hospitals.

Filed Under: Software/Gadgets

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