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Bunnings hits 100 pct renewables – including rooftop solar at 163 sites, and counting
Australian hardware and garden store giant says it has reached 100 per cent renewables, with a mix of on and off-site solar, wind and generation certificates.
Utility unveils plan to build the electric power grid of the future − alongside the old one
A people powered experiment is underway in the US that could change how communities generate and distribute power in the future.
Home grown geothermal heat pump technology gets state and federal backing
Two government grants awarded to local geothermal drilling start-up to support commercialisation of its innovative coiled tubing drilling rig.
War Memorial digs deep to slash energy costs using geothermal heat exchange
Australia's largest geothermal heat exchange system switches on at a war memorial in the nation's capital in a move expected to save millions in energy costs.
Wind turbine parts arrive at “Australia’s largest” off-grid hybrid renewables power system
First milestones marked in the delivery of a massive wind, solar and battery-based microgrid that will slash the fossil fuel use of a WA gold mine by up to 96%.
Community renewables projects now powering thousands of homes, study reveals
Local energy projects are powering up in Australia, with a report showing they have generated enough electricity to power 2800 homes for a year.
Farmers are famously self-reliant. Why not use farm dams as mini-hydro plants?
For farmers seeking more independence from the grid, the water in their dams could offer yet another form of energy self-reliance.
Battery/Storage, Electric Vehicles, Electrification, Energy Efficiency, Other Renewables, Software/Gadgets, Solar
Community farm adds wind turbine, battery to slash energy costs by $20,000 a yearA working community and children's farm will further slash emissions and energy costs with a 5kW wind turbine and battery energy storage system.
Antarctic base powers up with three new wind turbines and a battery
The three specialist turbines together with a battery storage system, will supply almost 100% of the electrical demand of the new Scott Base.
NSW zoos make switch to 100 per cent renewable energy supply
Taronga Zoo and Taronga Western Plains Zoo have become the first zoos in New South Wales to be powered by 100% renewable electricity.
“Energy transition first” as entire town goes gas-free, embraces electrification
The gas supply to the WA coastal town of Esperance has officially been cut, after residents and businesses were transitioned to "alternatives," mostly electrification.
Resort switches to 100 per cent renewables, powered by Queensland wind
The 10,000MWh deal includes the purchase of renewable energy from the Kaban Green Power Hub, a 157MW wind and battery project in the Atherton Tablelands.
Small island nation goes big on renewables, with “ambitious stretching” goal
After recognising the need for more immediate action, this self-governing island nation has brought forward its renewable energy goal by nearly a decade.
How microgrids can help keep the power on during extreme weather events
As Cyclone Gabrielle batters the NZ grid, new research explores how renewables-based microgrids can bolster energy independence and security.
Can tidal energy help power coastal and island microgrids?
A microgrid project in Canada aims to get island and coastal communities off diesel using tidal energy.
