Victorian government calls on communities to submit proposals for energy systems in their homes, businesses and essential service sites.
Off-Grid
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.
The devastation wrought by Hurricane Ida — one of the costliest hurricanes on record — made clear that microgrids remain far too scarce in disaster prone parts of the globe.
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.
Newly deployed military microgrid in Oregon will tap solar and battery storage to provide power for the local community for up to 14 days during outages.
A solar and Tesla battery powered microgrid on Lord Howe Island turns six-months old, dramatically reducing the island's diesel use.
Plans to build a network of around 20 solar and battery powered regional Australian data centres "from Cairns to Geelong" gain momentum with new site in Victoria.
Western Power names the dates for official launch of much-delayed wind, solar and battery microgrid that will help power WA town of Kalbarri.
Consumers say they want to go off-grid, or at least have smarter and more resilient community-based power supplies, after big outages caused by bushfires.
Plans to supply almost half of the energy needs of a remote WA town with a mix of solar, wind, battery storage pass an "enormous milestone."
New research shows we need better support for the millions of Australian households and businesses that have invested in new, clean energy technologies.
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.
Works begin on Jabiru Hybrid Renewable Project, the solar and battery components of which should supply the off-grid NT town with 50% renewables by early next year.
Why are so many Australians sending perfectly good solar panels to the tip? Dr Nick Engerer asked the question on LinkedIn recently and the response was swift and resounding.
Pittsburgh International Airport becomes world's first to be completely powered by an onsite natural gas and solar microgrid, to isolate it from potential grid outages.
Melbourne-based remote renewables specialist says plan to power an Antarctic research station on Ross Island with 100% wind and battery storage "looks feasible."