Other Renewables

WA breaks ground on Australia’s first renewable hydrogen microgrid

Works have begun on what will become Australia’s first community microgrid to incorporate renewable hydrogen, a $9.3 million project in…

May 12, 2021

Ergon to shift Thursday Island from diesel to renewable microgrids

Queensland utility calls for expressions of interest for renewable energy solutions for two diesel fuel-dependent remote communities.

April 30, 2021

Dairy giant targets 50% renewables, signs wind contract with Engie in Australia

The Australian arm of one of the world’s top 10 dairy processors will shift to just under 50% renewable electricity…

April 16, 2021

Australia’s first community energy retailer expands to Queensland

Byron Bay-based social enterprise Enova Community Energy has extended its retail electricity offer to households in south east Queensland.

March 18, 2021

Budweiser shouts “green beer” for all on St Patrick’s Day in the US

US beer brand pledges to ensure every beer brewed in America on March 17 is offset with renewable energy credits…

March 17, 2021

McCain completes first phase of 8.2MW renewables plant in Victoria

McCain Foods Australia cuts ribbon on first 4.5MW of solar in an 8.2MW hybrid renewables plant being built to power…

March 16, 2021

Mining majors pledge to electrify industry with renewables, batteries, EVs

Fourteen companies join forces to decarbonise Australian mining industry and to help it harness the benefits of renewables, storage and…

March 10, 2021

Gippsland town volunteers for micro-grid trial to reduce dependence on main grid

The town of Heyfield 200km east of Melbourne will be the guinea pig for new microgrid technology in a study…

March 2, 2021

Labor promises 1,000 stand-alone solar, battery and hydrogen microgrids

Western Australia to build and install 1,000 standalone power systems including solar, battery and hydrogen electrolysers, to replace poles and…

February 18, 2021

Microgrid feasibility studies target NSW towns hit hard by bushfires

A south coast NSW group is seeking funding for eight microgrid feasibility studies targeting locations vulnerable to loss of grid…

February 4, 2021