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.
The Victoria mansion leading the exodus off the grid
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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.
Six factors that make battery storage add up for households
New Queensland study based on a series of home battery storage trials gives some insight into what can make batteries interesting for households, what might
Wind-powered microgrids heat “boxes of bricks” in Alaska homes
Wind-powered community microgrids are providing both electricity and heat to four small rural communities in Alaska, cutting residents’ fuel bills and reducing dependence on diesel fuel.
Coober Pedy enjoys 100% renewables after switch to hybrid solar, wind + battery system
Hydro Tasmania says the hybrid solar, wind, storage and diesel power project it installed at the SA desert town of Coober Pedy is performing slightly above expectations, contributing an average of 80% renewables, and 100% more than half the time.
How can communities share in the big renewables boom?
A regional prospectus is being developed to help communities connect with large scale solar and wind developers in regional Victoria – and capture the many potential local benefits renewables have to offer.
