Moora Moora was first established as an off-grid co-operative community in 1974 and has grown, since then, to host 30 off-grid homes, 70 people and, now, three fully electric cars.
New platform matches solar homes with retail electricity plans for big savings
Solar Analytics has found solar homes can save an average of $400 more a year by switching to a better retail power plan. And they have an app for that.
“Zero electricity bills:” Ausgrid and Reposit trial compelling solar and battery offer
Would you hand over total control of your solar and battery in return for no power bills? Ausgrid and Reposit team up to demonstrate effective management of a two-sided electricity market.
Octagonal, two-tiered Tesla solar roof powers heritage carousel
A donated Tesla solar roof is powering a heritage merry-go-round in Buffalo, New York, not far from where the company makes its integrated PV tiles.
Energy efficiency showdown looms, as Victoria slams “skewed” federal report
Victoria says national report understates the health, climate and energy benefits of moving to 7-star building standards – and says it will go it alone.
Tesla takes virtual power plant and battery-based “energy plan” to Victoria
Victorian households can now join Australia’s largest virtual power plant, as Tesla extends time-of-use, Powerwall 2 battery-based retail electricity offering to that state.
“Off grid” solar and battery data centre network extends to Bendigo
Plans to build a network of around 20 solar and battery powered regional Australian data centres “from Cairns to Geelong” gain momentum with new site in Victoria.
SA Water adds another massive solar array, battery included
SA Water installs its 33rd solar system, this time with a battery to allow the utility better manage the fluctuating prices of the energy market.
Is Australia’s rooftop solar industry dodgy? Taylor’s review delivers its verdict
Angus Taylor’s Integrity Review of Australia’s rooftop solar sector has landed, all 63 pages and 13 recommendations. Here’s what it has to say.
Australian premium wine maker targets 100 pct renewables by 2024
Treasury Wine Estates signs up to RE100 with pledge to source 100% of its electricity from renewables by 2024.