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University of Adelaide starts work on solar and mixed storage microgrid
Sophie Vorrath30 Aug 20190 comments

The $7 million cutting edge microgrid project will combine both vanadium flow and lithium-ion battery storage technology with a 1.2MW solar farm.

Battery/Storage, Solar
Solar and giant “water battery” to slash university’s grid consumption by 40%
Sophie Vorrath30 Aug 20190 comments

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.

Other Renewables, Battery/Storage, Solar
Mining giant eyes wind, solar to power huge nickel project
Giles Parkinson29 Aug 20190 comments

Oz Minerals says 55MW hybrid power plant combining solar and wind could provide 70-80% of power for West Musgrave project, backed by battery and diesel.

Other Renewables, Battery/Storage, Software/Gadgets, Solar
PowerGen-E.ON deal targets microgrids, minigrids, micro-utilities in Africa
Andrew Burger29 Aug 20190 comments

Acquisition brings PowerGen’s micro-utility customer base to over 50,000 in four Sub-Saharan countries, adding momentum to micro-utility growth across Africa.

Battery/Storage, Solar
AGL launches battery cash-back offer to boost Adelaide VPP
Sophie Vorrath21 Aug 20190 comments

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.

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Other Renewables, Battery/Storage, Software/Gadgets, Solar
La Trobe University unveils $75m net zero emissions plan
Sophie Vorrath20 Aug 20190 comments

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.

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Battery/Storage
ACT awards new round of grants for household battery storage scheme
Michael Mazengarb8 Aug 20190 comments

ACT extends rebates for residential battery storage systems as the program is nominated for an award by the Cities Power Partnership.

Battery/Storage, Solar
Solar powered Byron Bay brewer eyes thermal energy storage
Andrew Spence5 Aug 20190 comments

Stone & Wood Brewing Company to investigate feasibility of integrating a Thermal Energy Storage System from South Australian company 1414 Degrees.

Battery/Storage, Policy, Solar
AEMO opens registrations for major virtual power plant trial
Sophie Vorrath1 Aug 20190 comments

Australian Energy Market Operator opens registrations to participate in ARENA-funded virtual power plant demonstration program.

Solar, Battery/Storage, Other Renewables, Software/Gadgets
Imagine a city 100% powered by renewables…
Scott Ferraro, German Burbano & Annabelle Pontvianne26 Jul 20190 comments

The vision is getting closer to reality with the development of a microgrid on the Monash University Clayton campus underway.

Battery/Storage, Policy
Standards Australia claims “consensus” on controversial home battery rules
Sophie Vorrath25 Jul 20190 comments

Home battery installation standard looks set to be adopted in Australia, after a vote reached "consensus" support. At least we think that's what has happened...

Battery/Storage, Policy
Discounted home batteries gather dust in Victoria, as solar flies off the shelf
Sophie Vorrath24 Jul 20190 comments

Nearly one month in to Victoria's battery rebate, barely one-quarter of the allotted applications has been filled – in stark contrast with the solar panels offer, which was filled within days.

Battery/Storage, Policy
Household battery industry at risk as CEC backs bunker mentality
Sophie Vorrath19 Jul 20190 comments

Battery storage companies fear for future in Australia after CEC decides to support strict new standards that will send price of installation rocketing.

Battery/Storage, Electric Vehicles, Energy Efficiency, Solar
Sonnen batteries tapped for “net energy positive” homes in Melbourne
Sophie Vorrath18 Jul 20190 comments

Sonnen to provide battery storage for three new-build suburban solar townhouses, in a cutting edge approach to housing sustainability and affordability.

Rooftop Solar panel - 1 rebate
Solar, Battery/Storage, Policy
Industry wants Victoria solar rebates to target lower income homes, more batteries
Michael Mazengarb8 Jul 20190 comments

After the first round of rebates was exhausted within days, industry calls on Vic Govt to restrict rebate program to most needy households.

Solar, Battery/Storage, Policy
Victoria rooftop solar rebate on hold again, with July quota filled in three days
Sophie Vorrath4 Jul 20190 comments

Victorian households waiting to install half-price solar might have to wait another few weeks, after the July quota of the state government's rooftop rebate was filled within days.

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