SAPS that bypass the grid to supply mostly renewable energy to individuals or communities have been cleared for wide-spread installation.
Stand-alone solar and battery systems now seen as “new normal” in regions
Victoria boosts home battery rebate in drive for VPP participants
Victorian households applying for the state government’s home battery rebate now have the option to get a bigger discount, in return for signing up to a virtual power plant.
LG makes shock exit from solar panel manufacturing, as global headwinds claim another scalp
South Korea tech giant makes shock exit from solar panel manufacturing, citing impact of global market headwinds including rising cost of raw materials and price competition.
Q Cells launches “sleek” new home battery in Australia, links in with Victoria VPP
Hanwha Q Cells taps Australia for international debut of new home battery system, Q.Home Core, with first batch taking part in a virtual power plant pilot in Victoria.
How one solar battery system earned one household $100 in one day
Amber Electric is opening up its SmartShift demand response platform to customers across Australia after a successful South Australia trial – including a big windfall for one battery owner.
Infinite Energy quits solar coaster, with closure of rooftop PV and battery business
Leading Australian solar installer and electricity retailer Infinite Energy is bowing out of the rooftop PV and battery business, citing changing sector dynamics and Covid.
Territory town runs on 100% solar during day with new hybrid microgrid
EDL flips switch on 11.4MW Jabiru Hybrid Renewable Project, which uses up to 100% solar during the day, and battery and diesel at night.
Solar beer pioneer adds second crowd-funded rooftop PV system
The boutique Sydney brewer behind one of Australia’s first “solar beers” has crowd-funded a second, much larger rooftop solar system.
Powershop tumbles, as Enova and Diamond take top spots on green energy retailer rankings
The latest national ranking of Australia’s electricity retailers’ green credentials has sent Powershop tumbling down the order.
Look, no fossil fuels: Remote town transformed by solar and wind microgrid
Switch turned on for one of Australia’s largest and most sophisticated microgrids, a 5MW mix of solar, wind and battery storage with no fossil fuel backup.
