The Orange Community Renewable Energy Park has opened the door to investors from all around Australia, as construction gets underway.
Community solar and battery project opens to investors “across Australia,” lowers cost barrier
Battery/Storage
Panasonic unveils new home battery in two sizes: big and bigger
New home battery storage offering from Panasonic suggests it expects US households to install bigger and bigger solar systems and aim for more and more independence from the grid.
US solar giant flexes battery muscles with first virtual power plant
SunPower invites its SunVault energy storage customers in a number of states in the US to sign up to its first virtual power plant offering, ConnectedSolutions.
WA nickel mine taps vanadium flow battery to go 100 per cent renewable
A nickel, copper and cobalt mine in southern WA is looking to shift to 100% renewables with a hybrid stand alone power system backed by a 300kWh vanadium redox flow battery.
Battery added to support more solar in Australia’s hottest town
Marble Bar in WA's Eastern Pilbara region will soon have the capacity to host another 100kW of rooftop solar after a battery was installed at the town famous for its record-breaking heatwaves.
Massive lithium mine looks to solar, battery storage, to slash diesel costs
Pilbara Minerals inks deal to add 6MW solar farm to power mix at its Pilgangoora lithium project, with plans to add more PV and possibly battery storage.
BYD launches new Battery-Box in Australia and New Zealand
China's BYD doubles capacity of battery offering in Australia, offering scalability to up to 320kWh for on and off grid locations.
New look Redback launches solar inverter, two bigger home batteries
Australian owned and operated Redback Technologies adds grid-tied solar inverters to product line-up and expands home battery range to offer more storage.
Why solar and batteries are now a big deal for Australian schools
A push to power schools with solar and battery storage is underway on opposite sides of Australia this week, as state governments drive shift to renewable grids.
Victoria to subsidise “energy resilient” microgrids for bushfire hit towns
Victorian government calls on communities to submit proposals for energy systems in their homes, businesses and essential service sites.
Tindo Solar extends Tesla VPP partnership into Victoria
Australia's only solar panel manufacturer extends its reach into neighbouring market of Victoria as a key partner with Tesla in the expansion of Australia's largest virtual power plant.
Dark skies, clean power: Off-grid wilderness sanctuary gets leg-up to quit fossil fuels
Plans to install a solar and storage-based microgrid to power an off-grid wilderness sanctuary in South Australia’s Flinders Ranges have been awarded federal grant funding.
Community battery plan kicks off journey to 100 pct renewables for Phillip Island
AusNet and Mondo Power unveil plans for a 10MWh community battery energy storage system on Victoria's Phillip Island, as a first step 100% locally sourced renewable power.
LG adds 5kW hybrid inverter to home battery storage offering
LG says its 5kW hybrid solar inverter will be available in Australia from next month, to pair with up to 23.4kWh of its home battery storage systems.
Lost power in a bushfire or storm? UNSW wants to hear all about it
UNSW study wants to hear people's experiences – both good and bad – when the electricity grid has failed, in a bid to help build energy resilience for vulnerable communities.
Look, no solar! Why some homes are deciding on a battery-only strategy
How one non-solar household has slashed its power bills by investing in a home battery, and is expecting a three year payback.
