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.
Massive lithium mine looks to solar, battery storage, to slash diesel costs
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.
Victoria tweaks home battery rebate rules in bid to drive uptake
Victoria government makes key change to home battery rebate eligibility criteria in a new bid to boost demand for the $3,500 discount.
For a smart energy future we must look beyond not-so smart meters
What will Apple do? In a truly smart and "consumer-centric" energy future, the utility meter will be nowhere near the smartest thing in the box.
Home solar and battery for $0 upfront: EnergyAustralia launches “game changer” deal
EnergyAustralia pitches new zero upfront cost solar and battery deal, targeting households in select parts of NSW with big power bills.
Fimer unveils “best in class” solar inverter, battery storage platform
Fimer unveils two new high-powered inverters and a high-capacity, modular battery storage platform for the residential market, due to land in Australia next year.
Build it and they will come: How an off-grid community made the switch to EVs
Moora Moora was first established as an off-grid co-operative community in 1974 and has grown, since then, to host 30 off-grid homes, 70 people and, now, three fully electric cars.
