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Sophie Vorrath

New year, new solar beer as Moon Dog Brewing taps the sun

January 20, 2021 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Melbourne-based Moon Dog joins ranks of solar powered Australian beer makers, following the installation of just under 100kW of rooftop PV at its Preston craft brewery.

Filed Under: Solar

W.A. mines to add solar, batteries, with backing of state government

January 20, 2021 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

W.A. Carosue Dam Project. Image: Saracen Mineral Holdings

Two mining operations in W.A. Goldfields region to add solar and battery storage via first round of the state’s $19 million Clean Energy Future Fund.

Filed Under: Solar, Battery/Storage, Policy

Home battery uptake hits new highs in Victoria in final months of 2020

January 19, 2021 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

New data shows Victoria closed out a Covid-addled 2020 with records for solar battery rebate uptake and installation, with fortnightly allocations of discounted home batteries now being “snapped up.”

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Policy, Solar

Winaico unveils new high-efficiency rooftop solar modules for Australia

January 19, 2021 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Image: Winaico

Taiwan-based solar manufacturer will launch new Gemini module range on Australian rooftop solar market in February, with efficiency topping 20.62%.

Filed Under: Solar

One Step Off the Grid is taking a big step into 2021

December 23, 2020 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

After a true “solar coaster” of a year, the team at One Step Off The Grid is taking a break. Season’s greetings and see you all in 2021!

Filed Under: News

Biggest portable solar farm under construction for SA Water

December 22, 2020 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

A section of the re-deployable solar array at Happy Valley. Source: SA Water

Works begin on 12.8MW PV system in Adelaide, marking largest ever deployment of 5B’s prefabricated Maverick solar block technology.

Filed Under: Solar, News

Australia’s biggest flow battery system to take stockfeed business “off-grid”

December 22, 2020 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

TIEC's Leith Elsegood

Massive 600kWh zinc-bromine flow battery system will slash Semini Custom Feeds diesel fuel costs by 80% and eliminate its grid consumption.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, News

Solar farm joins biogas plant at covered landfill facility in South Australia

December 21, 2020 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Image: Marion Council Facebook

A covered waste facility in South Australia has added a 600kW solar farm, boosting the facility’s annual energy output and effectively making it “emissions neutral.”

Filed Under: Solar, Other Renewables

Melbourne Water goes big on solar to slash grid power use

December 17, 2020 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Image: Melbourne Water

A waste-water plant that treats nearly half of Melbourne’s sewage is set to slash its grid electricity consumption, with the installation of a 19MW solar array.

Filed Under: Solar, News

Power to the people: Australian battery maker to create solar sharing communities

December 17, 2020 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Queensland-based battery maker RedEarth Energy Storage announces plans to establish Personal Power Plants for community trade of stored solar energy – utilities not invited.

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

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