Chinese solar inverter and energy storage giant signs "Australia’s largest" solar supply contract with local distributor Solar Juice for inverters and batteries.
Sungrow inks massive Australia solar supply contract
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Russia doesn’t know it, but it’s making a strong case for local energy
Russia's actions underscore the value of microgrids – energy under control of local community, government, business or even household. Not from a distant source that can be cut off.
Rechargeable alkaline battery system to help power Europe zinc plant
US alkaline battery manufacturer supplies the first such battery system in Europe to its own zinc powder supplier.
Home batteries “going gang-busters” in Victoria, but rebate faces cut
Victorian households wishing to get a $3,500 discount on a battery system will have to get in quickly, with a reduction in the rebate to take effect soon.
Rottnest Island graduates to two wind turbines, 75 per cent renewables
WA government to boost Rottnest Island's renewable energy supply to an average of 75% by doubling its wind and solar capacity and adding a battery.
Tesla expands virtual power plant to NSW, Queensland and ACT
Tesla is expanding the country’s largest virtual power plant to New South Wales, south-east Queensland, and the Australian Capital Territory, under its Tesla Energy Plan.
WA’s first pumped hydro microgrid gets underway in Walpole
Construction of Western Australia’s first – but definitely not last – pumped hydro based microgrid is underway in the fringe-of-grid town of Walpole.
Networks push community batteries as smarter and fairer than solar tax
Why some network companies are encouraging community batteries, to soak up excess rooftop solar, rather than a solar tax.
Tesla community battery nears completion in coastal Queensland town
One of five network-connected community batteries being installed as part of an Energy Queensland trial is nearing completion.
Tesla jacks up Powerwall battery storage prices again
The price of a Tesla Powerwall 2 battery jumps again, following a hike in the price of Tesla electric vehicles.
“Energy in abundance:” Q Cells launches solar and battery-based retail electricity offer
Q Cells launches retail energy plan for its home battery customers through a new entity called Arcstream, including option to join Victoria's virtual power plant pilot.
RACQ takes majority stake in leading PV installer, in pivot to solar and storage
Queensland motoring organisation takes majority stake in one of the state’s biggest solar companies, and flags new deal on panels and batteries.
Endeavour Energy fast-tracks plans for its first renewable, “islandable” microgrid
NSW distribution network company gets funding to fast-track its first community microgrid, a $4.8 million renewables based power system to power two coastal communities during grid outages.
Record year for home battery installs in Victoria, as national market slows
A record amount of home battery installations in Victoria in 2021 was not enough to deliver another year of growth for the Australian market.
SolarEdge launches new smart home battery storage system in Australia
SolarEdge opens sales in Australia for its DC-coupled lithium-ion 9.7kWh Home Battery, alongside a new Energy Hub "high back-up power" inverter.
Car dealerships as microgrids: How electrification will transform car yards and bus depots
Car dealerships need to upgrade their electrical infrastructure – and fast – given more than half their sales will be coming from electric vehicles before the decade is out.
