One Step Off The Grid
Solar, storage and distributed energy news
The Australian start up that in September achieved a new benchmark for solar cell efficiency has this week notched up another major new milestone, with the production of its first ever full-size solar panel.
McDonald's UK opens new restaurant powered by on-site wind turbines and solar panels – a blueprint for all of its new-build restaurants to be net zero carbon by 2030.
Major new report says Australian households could slash their bills by up to $3.2 billion by 2035 with the accelerated uptake of cost-reflective tariffs and incentives.
New research warns gas brand is “strong and stubborn”, and that asking people to give it up – either for economic or environmental reasons – is the wrong way to push for electrification.
A post-pandemic reboot of plans to build a 48-level office tower in Melbourne’s CBD will feature a “solar skin” made up of vertical glass PV panels, that will generate 20% of the building’s power.
A new report out of Victoria has found that Melbourne households with an average 6-Star efficiency rating and no rooftop solar could save more than $700 a year in one (should be) simple move.
City of Melbourne will go all-electric in all of its local government buildings, quitting gas within the coming 10 years, as part of a new plan to reach net-zero emissions by 2040.
New discussion paper outlines how much Australian households can save if they electrify everything, including the cars, the heating, the hot water and the cooking.
Like in Australia, most UK homes leak heat like a sieve and are hungry for gas, putting them on the front line of exposure to price shocks. It doesn't have to be that way.
Victoria says national report understates the health, climate and energy benefits of moving to 7-star building standards – and says it will go it alone.
A time-of-use renewable energy retail offer has signed up hundreds of customers since its launch in South Australia, including homes with battery storage only.
Sydney-based study finds that solar panels installed on a planted “green roof” get a significant boost to their generation output, compared to a conventional rooftop.
Solar on 13 buildings – including at the local pool – to save remote WA town $170,000 a year on electricity costs, with more solar and a community battery to come.
We take a look at eight US microgrid projects – some operating, some still being built – notable for their origins, ambitions, unique features and forward looking approach.
Brimbank City Council, backed by ARENA, wants its $8.1 integrated energy solution to help deliver Australia's first all-electric aquatic centre – and set a new standard.
RACV Solar follows up 2019 purchase of Gippsland Solar with another purchase of a solar and battery business in the booming Victoria market.
