The $7 million cutting edge microgrid project will combine both vanadium flow and lithium-ion battery storage technology with a 1.2MW solar farm.
University of Adelaide starts work on solar and mixed storage microgrid
Solar and giant “water battery” to slash university’s grid consumption by 40%
University of the Sunshine Coast combines 2.1MW of rooftop solar with massive water tank “battery,” to power campus air-conditioning using complex thermal energy system.
Apple sorting plant slashes energy use with 1MW rooftop solar station
1.1MW solar array installed on industrial roof of world-class apple sorting plant in Victoria will meet one-third of its energy needs, and pay for itself in under six years.
NSW coal city, Newcastle, sets sights on 100 per cent renewables
NSW city best known for its busy coal port wants to take council operations 100% renewable by 2020, with a combination of installed solar and a renewable off-take deal.
“Big win for industry,” as Victoria triples number of rooftop solar rebates for September
Victoria’s state Labor government yields to calls to fix troubled rooftop solar rebate, with raft of changes including an almost tripling of the number of applications open for September.
Massive 3MW of solar installed on rooftop of Sydney logistics company
A 3MW commercial solar installation has been completed on the roof of the Moorebank Logistics Park, operated by diversified logistics outfit Qube.
AGL launches battery cash-back offer to boost Adelaide VPP
AGL Energy to offer $1000 cash-back on cost of home batteries for Adelaide customers who agree to participate in its $20 million virtual power plant project.
La Trobe University unveils $75m net zero emissions plan
Victoria’s La Trobe University unveils $75m plan to become state’s first to reach net zero emissions in 2029, including possible solar farm construction.
NSW manufacturer taps renewables, demand response, in major wind and solar deal
Molycop Australia inks solar and wind PPA with Flow Power, to cover more than half its NSW electricity needs with renewables, and tap into the demand response market.
Victoria “in denial” over solar mess, as Parliament votes down rebate inquiry
Pressure intensifies on Victorian government to amend “botched” rooftop solar rebate, as state opposition bid to establish parliamentary inquiry gets voted down.
