Two completely off-grid solar, battery and diesel generator systems have gone live in New South Wales, owned and operated by a network company. Is this the new norm?
Battery/Storage
Leading Australian battery recycler signs three-year deal with LG Energy Solution to recycle recalled lithium-ion batteries across the country.
Three regional towns are being considered for battery backed stand-alone microgrids that would "island" the communities in the event of a major power outage.
AEMC says a draft determination on rules governing 100% smart meter uptake will be published within weeks following a decision to fast-track the process.
Victoria is ratcheting up its push toward legislated storage targets, choosing 20 regional towns to host neighbourhood batteries following an election pledge.
Brisbane-based Redback Technologies is in voluntary administration and fighting for survival, just days after showcasing its new home battery.
The Clean Energy Council suggests a $6500 incentive for households to encourage home battery take up.
Energy storage company Chelion has quietly announced the arrival in Australia of its new residential battery storage offering, the iHome.
AEMC draft rule change proposes to allow "flexible trading," where customers can hand pick different products and services for their CER. But does it hit the mark?
GenOffGrid to move headquarters from WA to Darwin's East Arm and expand its business with the support of a NT government concessional loan.
Federal government launches online guide to make picking the right rooftop solar and battery system "as easy as possible" for households and business.
Australia needs to recruit more female electricians, deploy more home solar batteries and connect electric cars to the grid, a Senate inquiry has heard.
WA regional utility rolls out internet connected smart controls that "can remove limits on the amount of solar that can be installed in towns.”
Indigenous people are presenting their case for inclusion in clean energy projects, like traditional owners from the flood-ravaged community of Wujal Wujal.
A meta-analysis of nine studies finds flexibility will be vital to unlock the most value from consumer energy resources and could slash the cost of transitioning to renewables.
LG Energy Solution unveils its latest residential storage solution, adding two new versions of its Enblock E storage system with lithium iron phosphate cells.