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Say hello to a smarter South Australian grid, ready or not!
Nigel Morris24 Sep 20200 comments

Solar Analytics has released a new solar energy management solution, in line with its role as a Relevant Agent under South Australia's new PV regulations.

Policy, Energy Efficiency
ACT Greens pledge to build first zero-emissions, all-electric business district
Michael Mazengarb23 Sep 20200 comments

The ACT Greens pledge to make Canberra's newest town centre, the Molonglo Commercial Centre, all-electric and zero-emissions.

Federal member of Indi Helen Haines. community energy
Policy, Battery/Storage, Solar
Independent MP launches $483m Local Power Plan to boost community energy
Michael Mazengarb23 Sep 20200 comments

Federal independent Helen Haines has launched a Local Power Plan to support communities to own and share the benefits of wind and solar.

Other Renewables, Policy, Solar
Coles inks deal to power Queensland operations with solar and wind
Sophie Vorrath22 Sep 20200 comments

State-owned CleanCo signs 10-year deal to power more than 90% of Coles' Queensland sites from July 2022 via two of the state's biggest renewable energy projects.

Energy Efficiency, Policy
How homes can shift their energy needs from gas to clean electricity
Michael Mazengarb7 Sep 20200 comments

A new online tool is now available to assist households make the switch from gas to electric appliances - which can reduce both costs and emissions.

Battery/Storage, Policy, Software/Gadgets, Solar
Tesla to add batteries and solar to another 3,000 low income houses in world leading VPP
Sophie Vorrath4 Sep 20200 comments

Another 3,000 Powerwall batteries installed as South Australia's Tesla VPP expands to offer grid support services as well as savings for housing estate households.

Battery/Storage, Policy, Solar
W.A. names all 10 “solar schools” selected for PV and battery VPP scheme
Sophie Vorrath2 Sep 20200 comments

Western Australia government names all 10 public schools selected to form a solar and battery-based virtual power plant on the state's South West Interconnected System.

rooftop solar
Solar, Battery/Storage, Policy
Solar installers fear being stuck with stock as state rushes to change rooftop rules
Sophie Vorrath31 Aug 20200 comments

Smart Energy Council says solar businesses risk being saddled with "millions of dollars" of redundant stock in rush to new rooftop PV standards and protocols in South Australia.

rooftop solar system panels up close renters
Solar, Policy
Toowoomba first stop as Yurika installs 15MW of solar on Queensland shopping centres
Sophie Vorrath28 Aug 20200 comments

Queensland government-backed plan to install 15MW of solar across five major shopping centres across the state is underway, starting with 1MW at Grand Central, Toowoomba.

Battery/Storage, Policy, Software/Gadgets, Solar
More microgrids! Google joins push to beat California’s blackout blues
Elisa Wood20 Aug 20200 comments

As if to underscore the point, power blackouts rolled across California right after dozens of stakeholders urged state regulators to push harder to get more microgrids built.

Solar, Policy
Solar drinking water for Adelaide, as Happy Valley Reservoir adds 5B array
Sophie Vorrath19 Aug 20200 comments

Works begin on 12MW ground-mounted solar array for SA Water reservoir that supplies the drinking water for nearly half of metropolitan Adelaide.

Solar, Battery/Storage, Policy, Tariffs
City of Hobart proposes higher price to buy rooftop solar from residents
Sophie Vorrath13 Aug 20200 comments

City of Hobart proposes acting as virtual power hub, by buying rooftop solar directly from residents at higher rate than FiT and using it to power daytime operations.

Solar, Policy
10 things rooftop solar installers can do in Melbourne’s Stage 4 lockdown
Sophie Vorrath12 Aug 20200 comments

There's a lot rooftop solar companies can't do under Melbourne's current Stage 4 restrictions, but what can they do? Here's a list.

Battery/Storage, Policy, Solar
W.A. launches “solar schools” VPP pilot in Goldfields region
Sophie Vorrath6 Aug 20200 comments

W.A. government plans to transform up to 10 schools into solar and battery enabled virtual power plants kicks off with Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School.

Finger Pointing To Electric Meter Reading - optimised
Energy Efficiency, News, Policy
ACT free energy advice program extended to renters
Michael Mazengarb30 Jul 20200 comments

ACT government extends free energy advice program to renters in bid to cut power costs for more people working from home due to Covid-19.

Solar, Policy
New crack in solar ceiling as Victoria sweetens rooftop deal for landlords
Sophie Vorrath28 Jul 20200 comments

Victorian government adds interest-free loan to rooftop PV rebates for landlords, allowing them to cut the upfront cost of installing solar on rentals by up to $3,700.

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