Yackandandah moves "vital" step closer to sourcing 100% renewable energy by 2022, after winning state government grant to “supersize” its community battery.
Victorian town’s bid to go 100% solar wins grant to “supersize” battery
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Say hello to a smarter South Australian grid, ready or not!
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.
ACT Greens pledge to build first zero-emissions, all-electric business district
The ACT Greens pledge to make Canberra's newest town centre, the Molonglo Commercial Centre, all-electric and zero-emissions.
Independent MP launches $483m Local Power Plan to boost community energy
Federal independent Helen Haines has launched a Local Power Plan to support communities to own and share the benefits of wind and solar.
Coles inks deal to power Queensland operations with solar and wind
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.
How homes can shift their energy needs from gas to clean electricity
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.
Tesla to add batteries and solar to another 3,000 low income houses in world leading VPP
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.
W.A. names all 10 “solar schools” selected for PV and battery VPP scheme
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.
Solar installers fear being stuck with stock as state rushes to change rooftop rules
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.
Toowoomba first stop as Yurika installs 15MW of solar on Queensland shopping centres
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.
More microgrids! Google joins push to beat California’s blackout blues
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 drinking water for Adelaide, as Happy Valley Reservoir adds 5B array
Works begin on 12MW ground-mounted solar array for SA Water reservoir that supplies the drinking water for nearly half of metropolitan Adelaide.
City of Hobart proposes higher price to buy rooftop solar from residents
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.
10 things rooftop solar installers can do in Melbourne’s Stage 4 lockdown
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.
W.A. launches “solar schools” VPP pilot in Goldfields region
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.
ACT free energy advice program extended to renters
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.
