Gippsland dairy producer Burra Foods signs 10-year PPA with Flow Power to source electricity from Ararat Wind farm – a deal that's expected to cut its electricity costs by 20%.
Victorian dairy producer signs 10-year wind farm PPA
Other Renewables
100% renewable microgrid for Sweden’s rural community of Simris
In the rural town of Simris Sweden's south, French utility E.ON has been testing the islanding of a 100 per cent renewable microgrid.
ACT to change law to drop gas and pave way for all-electric suburbs
ACT takes next step in trial of gas-free suburban living, with a proposed repeal of planning laws that have made gas connection mandatory to all new housing divisions in the Territory.
Beyond solar PV renewable heat and why we need it
There’s more to renewable energy than just electricity. Renewable heat is an important alternative to gas for Australian homes and industry.
The Victoria mansion leading the exodus off the grid
Ever get the idea that the decision to quit the grid – or not connect – was reserved for low energy users, austere consumers or those with no possibility of connection? Think again.
Angry and frustrated, more customers are quitting the grid
Industry reports suggest more and more Australian households are choosing to quit the grid, and they're doing so for a mixed bag of reasons.
Energy efficiency: More popular than puppies… and coal
New survey reveals energy efficiency enjoys extremely high levels of public support. But that's not why we should be embracing it.
SA Water set to add another 5MW solar, including floating PV array
SA Water awards tender to install 5MW solar across various facilities, and to develop a floating solar PV array, on path to zero net energy.
Hydro-Quebec pursues new strategy with Lac-Mégantic microgrid
Canadian hydroelectricity giant unveils plans for Lac-Mégantic solar and battery storage microgrid, a project it describes as a major step in its technological evolution.
It takes a village: How community will make (or break) shift to renewables
Two separate reports illustrate the vital role communities will play in the success – or failure – of Australia's shift to a renewable energy powered grid.
Victoria town’s breakthrough deal on network tariffs as it pursues 100% renewables
Central Victoria town achieves a breakthrough deal on network tariffs that could pave the way for a community solar farm and 100 per cent renewable energy within a few years.
Carnegie to build renewable micro-grid on old Holden site in Elizabeth
Carnegie Clean Energy wins $3m SA govt grant to build 2MW/500kWh battery storage and renewable-based micro-grid on old General Motors Holden site.
Renewables hub, or coal museum? Australia's energy debate plays out in Latrobe Valley
The future of a retired brown coal power plant in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley paints a neat picture of the current state of Australia's energy debate: enshrine fossil fuels, or embrace the new energy future?
Tesla battery + solar now “significantly cheaper” than grid power
Just 14 months ago, the writing was on the wall for grid-only electricity supply. Turns out the gap between grid only and PV+battery+grid is growing much more quickly than we imagined.
Four Spanish islands launch 100% renewables plan, defying Madrid
Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca and Fomentera currently depend on coal for nearly half their power supplies and get only 2% from renewables. The Balearic government wants to change all that.
Carnegie to build W.A.’s largest microgrid at Kalbarri
Carnegie wins WA contract to build state's largest microgrid, ensuring renewables and batteries can lift reliability of supply for Kalbarri.
