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NT prepares to launch first virtual power plant on Alice Springs grid

June 2, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Alice Springs future grid
The West MacDonnell Ranges surround Alice Springs. Image: Intyalheme Centre for Future Energy
Alice Springs future grid

The Northern Territory gears up to deliver its first ever solar and battery virtual power plant, after signing up SwitchDin to help deliver the ground-breaking trial.

Filed Under: Solar, Battery/Storage, Featured, Software/Gadgets

Wind, solar and battery take WA town to 50 pct renewables – with more to come

May 30, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

esperance microgrid wind turbines
Image: Pacific Energy LinkedIn
esperance microgrid wind turbines

Pacific Energy launches Shark Lake Renewables Hub in Esperance, with plans to keep adding to the microgrid and increasing the town’s share of renewables.

Filed Under: Off-Grid, Battery/Storage, Other Renewables, Solar

SolarEdge eases supply worries with new battery cell giga-factory in South Korea

May 26, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Solar Edge Kokam battery factory
Image: SolarEdge
Solar Edge Kokam battery factory

SolarEdge opens 2GWh battery cell manufacturing facility in South Korea to meet growing global demand – including in Australia.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, News

Regulator issues second urgent recall of “dangerous” LG batteries

May 25, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

ACCC says very few of the 7,200 potentially “dangerous” home battery systems recalled by LG Energy Solution more than a year ago have been replaced.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, News

Massive 5MW rooftop solar system installed at Queensland shopping centre

May 20, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Robina Shopping centre solar Yurika
Solar on the Robina shopping centre. Image: Yurika
Robina Shopping centre solar Yurika

A massive nearly 5MW rooftop solar system has been installed and switched on at the Logan Hyperdome, a shopping centre in Logan City.

Filed Under: Solar, News

Origin launches tool to help rooftop solar customers choose wisely

May 18, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

rooftop solar
rooftop solar

Origin Energy launches online solar assessment tool to preview how PV modules might work on customer rooftops and the savings they might deliver.

Filed Under: Solar, News, Software/Gadgets

Helicopters help boost iconic industrial rooftop solar array to 5MW

May 17, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

helicopter panels Tonsley
Image: Tonsley Innovation District
helicopter panels Tonsley

Massive solar array at the Tonsley Innovation District to double in capacity after 80 pallets of modules air-lifted into place. Battery storage will be next.

Filed Under: Solar, Battery/Storage

Tesla raises Powerwall price yet again, to a new all-time high

May 16, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Tesla bumps up Powerwall 2 price in Australia for second time this year, as high lithium prices and key component shortages continue to bite.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage

Is this the world’s largest – and coolest – solar car park?

May 13, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

solar carport netherlands
Image: Solarfields
solar carport netherlands

A massive solar carport has been completed in the Netherlands countryside, where it will be used to power an annual three-day music and camping festival.

Filed Under: Solar, Off-Grid

Research into reuse of second hand solar panels wins grant funding

May 13, 2022 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Image: Dr Nick Engerer

Research exploring potential revenue streams and consumer benefits of used solar panels has won grant funding from Energy Consumers Australia.

Filed Under: Solar, News

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