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Solar and battery system takes remote Aboriginal community to 83 pct renewables
Joshua S Hill15 Nov 20230 comments

A remote Indigenous community was powered by 100% renewables for an average of 20 hours a day during September, using solar and battery storage.

Battery/Storage, Solar
Community battery grants trigger “unprecedented” demand
William Ton7 Nov 20230 comments

A surge in public interest in a community battery grants project has left the government's renewable energy agency "overwhelmed" by its popularity.

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Solar, Battery/Storage, News
Big-four bank offers zero interest loans for rooftop solar, home batteries
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson31 Oct 20230 comments

Interest-free loans on solar panels and batteries will be offered by one major bank in a bid to make renewable energy affordable to more households.

Battery/Storage, Featured, News, Software/Gadgets, Solar
Batteries, inverters, PV panels, EV chargers and deals: New products rolled out at All-Energy
Sophie Vorrath27 Oct 20230 comments

All-Energy Australia has wrapped up for another year. Here are some of the unveils, launches, debuts and deals that went down over the massive two day event.

Solar, Battery/Storage, Electric Vehicles, Featured, Policy, Software/Gadgets
VPPs could save billions, tame the solar duck – and nix the big solar button
Sophie Vorrath18 Oct 20230 comments

A three-year project led by AEMO has underscored the huge benefits promised by the coordinated participation of consumer energy resources in the market.

Battery/Storage, Electrification, Energy Efficiency, Software/Gadgets, Solar
What is a virtual power plant? An energy expert explains
Daniel Cohan18 Oct 20230 comments

As power companies seek new ways to balance supply and demand, one option they’re turning to is virtual power plants. Here's how they work.

Battery/Storage, News
“Critically important:” ACCC raises fresh alarm over faulty home batteries
Joshua S Hill10 Oct 20230 comments

Watchdog issues yet another warning to households with a recalled LG battery, warning of “serious risk of injury or death" from overheating and fire.

Battery/Storage, Featured, News, Solar
“Not for everyone:” Tesla confirms timing – and quirks – of Powerwall 3 home battery
Sophie Vorrath4 Oct 20230 comments

Tesla firms dates for Australian arrival of Powerwall 3, giving installers a first look at the new home battery and a better idea of where it will – and won't – fit in the market.

Software/Gadgets, Battery/Storage, Electric Vehicles, Electrification, Energy Efficiency, News, Solar
New home energy management “ecosystem” lands, backed by solar heavyweight
Sophie Vorrath28 Sep 20230 comments

Home energy management "ecosystem" lands in Australia, to optimise solar and battery savings through monitoring and AI, including scheduled EV charging.

Tariffs, Battery/Storage, Solar
“Sun tax” trial turns home battery into money-making machine for this household
Sophie Vorrath26 Sep 20230 comments

Two-way tariff trial delivers a daily profit to this solar household, peaking at times at $20 and making its Tesla Powerwall purchase a no-brainer.

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Battery/Storage, Featured, News, Solar
Tesla confirms Powerwall 3 battery specs, with more power and “whole home backup”
Sophie Vorrath14 Sep 20230 comments

Tesla officially announces the US launch of Powerwall 3 and confirms specs and availability of its hotly anticipated new home battery system.

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Solar, Battery/Storage
Rooftop solar and battery payback time shrinks as systems get cheaper
Sophie Vorrath13 Sep 20230 comments

New data shows payback periods for rooftop solar systems – and for battery storage – is once again shrinking as the upfront costs for home solar and storage fall.

Battery/Storage, Electrification, Policy, Software/Gadgets, Solar
Training pilot to boost skills in home battery installation, off-grid power system design
Sophie Vorrath12 Sep 20230 comments

Specialised training programs to upskill electricians in home battery installation and in the design and delivery of off-grid power systems win state funding.

Battery/Storage, News
Powerwall 3: Tesla quietly kicks off next gen home battery installs
Sophie Vorrath11 Sep 20230 comments

Social media reports from the US reveal installations of the Tesla's new generation home battery, the Powerwall 3, have begun. Here's what we know.

Other Renewables, Battery/Storage, Off-Grid
Farmers are famously self-reliant. Why not use farm dams as mini-hydro plants?
Nicholas Gilmore, Martino Malerba & Thomas Britz7 Sep 20230 comments

For farmers seeking more independence from the grid, the water in their dams could offer yet another form of energy self-reliance.

Battery/Storage, News
Australian battery maker cuts household system prices by up to $1,000
Sophie Vorrath1 Sep 20230 comments

Australian-owned and operated Redback has pushed down prices across its range of batteries, offering retail discounts of between $500 and $1000.

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