Other Renewables

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…

October 9, 2024

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…

August 14, 2024

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…

December 6, 2023

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…

September 7, 2023

Community farm adds wind turbine, battery to slash energy costs by $20,000 a year

A working community and children's farm will further slash emissions and energy costs with a 5kW wind turbine and battery…

August 8, 2023

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…

April 18, 2023

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…

April 4, 2023

“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…

March 31, 2023

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…

March 9, 2023

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…

February 15, 2023