A south coast NSW group is seeking funding for eight microgrid feasibility studies targeting locations vulnerable to loss of grid power.
Microgrid feasibility studies target NSW towns hit hard by bushfires
Battery/Storage
Community battery “solar sponges” to be trialled across Melbourne network
Community-scale batteries to be installed across inner-city suburbs of Melbourne in joint venture between CitiPower and Yarra Energy Foundation.
Tesla unveils standalone inverter, “completing” home solar product line-up
Tesla has quietly unveiled its a new standalone solar inverter, based on the technology used in the Powerwall 2, completing its fully-integrated household energy system.
Home solar and batteries “the norm” in new Brisbane property developments
Two Queensland government-led residential developments to include solar, battery storage, heat pump hot water; save owners between $1600-$2000 a year on power bills.
W.A. mines to add solar, batteries, with backing of state government
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.
Home battery uptake hits new highs in Victoria in final months of 2020
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."
Australia’s biggest flow battery system to take stockfeed business “off-grid”
Massive 600kWh zinc-bromine flow battery system will slash Semini Custom Feeds diesel fuel costs by 80% and eliminate its grid consumption.
Power to the people: Australian battery maker to create solar sharing communities
Queensland-based battery maker RedEarth Energy Storage announces plans to establish Personal Power Plants for community trade of stored solar energy – utilities not invited.
Australia leads the world on solar per capita – at 664 watts per person
Australia ranked as country with world’s highest installed solar PV capacity per capita – at roughly 644W per person – in latest global stocktake by International Energy Agency.
LG Chem home battery recall extended to Australia
A voluntary recall for a select number of LG Chem’s popular home battery the RESU10H has been extended to Australia, based on concerns around fire safety.
LG Chem “flexes” energy storage muscle with new home battery range, and new name
LG Energy Solution has three new home battery offerings, including a 16kWh unit and a compact modular unit, which are due to hit the Australian market in 2021.
NSW shopping centre signs massive 10MW solar, 20MWh battery microgrid deal
A shopping centre in Narellan NSW will install biggest of its kind solar and battery embedded network to offer its retail tenants a 20% discount to grid power.
RACV donates solar and batteries to power regional bushfire shelters
RACV Solar will donate and install 28 rooftop solar and battery storage systems at designated “safe places” and bushfire shelters in regional towns across Victoria.
Retailer’s first “shared” community battery to be located in NSW coal country
Enova Community Energy names Kurri Kurri, in NSW Hunter Region, as the site for its first "shared battery" – a part of the retailer's peer-to-peer solar trading trial.
Gruyere gold mine adds solar and battery with new hybrid microgrid
Gold Fields taps APA Group to add 13MW solar and 4.4MW/4.4MWh battery storage to existing gas power facility at its jointly owned Gruyere gold mine in W.A.
LG Chem home batteries recalled in US over fire safety concerns
LG Chem North America issues voluntary recall for some of its RESU 10H home batteries, after a handful of reports of “thermal events” and damage to property.
