Victorian households can now join Australia's largest virtual power plant, as Tesla extends time-of-use, Powerwall 2 battery-based retail electricity offering to that state.
Tesla takes virtual power plant and battery-based “energy plan” to Victoria
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Lord Howe Island enjoys five days and nights on solar and Tesla battery only
A solar and Tesla battery powered microgrid on Lord Howe Island turns six-months old, dramatically reducing the island's diesel use.
Running everything on solar electricity: It’s more than OK to try this at home
Our $8,000 investment in solar has made us effectively carbon neutral for all of the electricity we use, not just for the home, but for the electric car as well.
“Off grid” solar and battery data centre network extends to Bendigo
Plans to build a network of around 20 solar and battery powered regional Australian data centres "from Cairns to Geelong" gain momentum with new site in Victoria.
SA Water adds another massive solar array, battery included
SA Water installs its 33rd solar system, this time with a battery to allow the utility better manage the fluctuating prices of the energy market.
Two years (and one major blackout) with my home battery and solar system
In which the Tesla Powerwall proves its worth, changing tariffs show the importance of solar self-consumption, and we weigh the implications for future EV charging.
Batteries with no solar: Changing market gives households new energy options
A time-of-use renewable energy retail offer has signed up hundreds of customers since its launch in South Australia, including homes with battery storage only.
Door-to-door solar sales officially banned in Victoria, “tough” penalties threatened
A ban on door-to-door sales across all Solar Victoria rebate programs has come into force, to protect consumers from "dodgy" companies and marketing tactics.
Plenty of promise for solar households, but ESB report delivers no windfalls
Some mainstream media hot takes on the ESB's long-awaited market redesign paint solar households as big winners. But is that accurate?
How to build a renewable microgrid: Monash Uni launches interactive “toolbox”
The team behind Monash University's ground-breaking solar and battery microgrid has developed an interactive how-to guide for other businesses and organisations.
Powercor turns to community batteries to boost solar exports in PV hotspots
One of Australia's top rooftop solar postcodes will be the site of a new community battery, as Victorian networks plan rollout of up to 12 more.
Australia-first community battery trial delivers bill savings and some key lessons
An Australian-first ARENA-backed community battery storage trial in WA has achieved its main objectives, but might be most valuable for the lessons learnt.
Cyclone hit Kalbarri gets ready to welcome wind, solar and battery microgrid
Western Power names the dates for official launch of much-delayed wind, solar and battery microgrid that will help power WA town of Kalbarri.
Home battery boost as NSW removes need to get planning permit for installations
A significant speed hump to home battery uptake in New South Wales looks set to be removed, with proposed changes to state planning rules.
“We’re going off grid:” Consumers want resilient systems after bushfire outages
Consumers say they want to go off-grid, or at least have smarter and more resilient community-based power supplies, after big outages caused by bushfires.
“Enormous milestone” as first wind turbine goes up at Esperance micorgrid
Plans to supply almost half of the energy needs of a remote WA town with a mix of solar, wind, battery storage pass an "enormous milestone."
