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AGL offers “all-in-one” solar and battery bundle as it seeks to boost virtual power plant

December 3, 2020 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

AGL Energy offers zero up-front solar and battery bundle, backed by low-interest finance and offering a $1,000 discount for customers who sign up to the VPP.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Solar

Rooftop solar installation records tumble again in November, as NSW leads the way

December 3, 2020 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Australia’s rooftop solar market just keeps on punching, delivering growth of more than 10% in November and setting a new record to round out 2020.

Filed Under: Solar

Regulator tightens net against rooftop solar non-compliance and fraud

December 1, 2020 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Clean Energy Regulator to establish solar panel serial number ledger to further protect against fraudulent certificate claims in small-scale renewable energy scheme.

Filed Under: Solar, Policy

Schneider Electric hybrid inverter certified for use in Australian homes

December 1, 2020 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Schneider Electric’s XW Pro IEC inverter meets CEC safety requirements, paving the way for its use in Australian homes.

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

Australia’s first remote, renewable hydrogen microgrid wins ARENA backing

November 27, 2020 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Horizon Power W.A. plans to build Australia’s first remote microgrid using renewable hydrogen generation have won funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency.

Horizon Power W.A. plans to build Australia’s first remote microgrid using renewable hydrogen generation have won funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency.

Filed Under: Solar, Other Renewables

Sonnen launches smaller, more affordable home battery

November 25, 2020 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Sonnen launches new 4.8kW/10kWh sonnenCore to expand “and ultimately lead” market for high quality but affordable residential batteries “for any home.”

Filed Under: Battery/Storage

W.A. mine becomes first to run on solar and battery only during daylight hours

November 25, 2020 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Hybrid Systems-built solar, battery and diesel microgrid proves able to go ‘hydrocarbon free’ during the day, and run a W.A. clay mine on solar only.

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

Tasmania’s Maria Island to be powered by solar and battery microgrid

November 23, 2020 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Maria Island Tasmania
Image: Wikimedia Commons
Maria Island Tasmania

Tasmania government calls for tenders to design and build a solar and battery system at the World Heritage-listed “island national park,” Maria Island.

Filed Under: Solar, Battery/Storage, Policy

VSUN cracks home battery market with off-grid vanadium flow system

November 23, 2020 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Australian vanadium flow battery specialist marks first ever residential sale, providing energy storage component for a stand-alone power system in regional W.A.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Solar

Alpha ESS launches 13.3kWh battery, cheaper than a Powerwall

November 19, 2020 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Just as Tesla upped the Australian price of its Powerwall 2 by $800, the latest Alpha ESS Smile 5 has appeared on the market offering the same capacity for nearly $5,000 less.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Solar

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