Rooftop solar has unveiled voltage issues in the grid, but is not necessarily the cause. A new study shows how it can help address these voltage issues.
Australia’s rooftop solar boom can be good news for networks: study
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Solar and battery microgrid achieves 90% renewables for W.A. gas hub
Horizon Power says its newly commissioned solar and battery microgrid in the Pilbara town of Onslow is already helping to deliver up to 90% renewables, and more reliable power.
W.A. community virtual power plant confirms $50m Swiss investment
Swiss investment firm SUSI Partners confirms $A50m investment into W.A. residential solar-plus-storage project by Starling Energy Group – billed as world's largest VPP.
“Reliable renewable” solar and battery microgrid powers S.A. Produce Markets
Autonomous Energy completes massive state Liberal government-backed microgrid combining 2.5MW solar PV, 4.2MWh Tesla battery storage, and 2.5MW diesel generator.
GreenSync teams with Enphase to show consumers are “up” for solar trading
GreenSync strikes deal for solar trading platform for customers of US battery and micro-inverter maker Enphase Energy.
Power Ledger solar trading software rolled out to PowerClub members in S.A.
Peer-to-peer trading specialist Power Ledger inks major deal to roll out its blockchain-based technology on commercial scale in South Australia via upstart energy retailer Powerclub.
All eyes on Australia battery market, as home storage becomes a “need”
Australia is leading the world on distributed solar uptake, from one end of the grid to the other according to global solar inverter giant SolarEdge, and it will be no different for home battery storage.
Mirvac edges towards all-electric solar homes in ARENA-backed trial
ARENA backs Mirvac housing project in Melbourne to demonstrate the feasibility of building solar and battery powered “net zero energy” homes at scale.
Senec launches V3 battery in Australia, with solar inverter and an install twist
German battery maker launches V3 Hybrid with some interesting selling points – including ability to get around some of Australia's tough new residential battery installation rules.
Hanwha Q Cells launches integrated solar, battery, inverter package
Korea's Hanwha Q Cells launches integrated solar panel, hybrid inverter and li-ion battery package – Q.Home – on the Australian market.
Solar Analytics to bring renters into solar market with Solar for Rentals
Solar Analytics launches new platform aimed at breaking down barriers to renters sharing in the benefits of solar power
“Australia’s largest” virtual power plant completed by AGL in South Australia
AGL marks installation of 1,000th battery system in its South Australia VPP, a milestone it says makes the 5MW scheme the largest of its kind operating in Australia.
Domino’s Pizza plans Australia-wide solar roll-out, to slice energy costs
Multi-national pizza chain in talks to install solar on outlets across Australia, after rooftop PV at a Brisbane store achieved a nearly 50% reduction in electricity costs.
Clipsal launches new rooftop solar business
99 year old South Australian company Clipsal has launched its solar business, aiming to integrate solar systems with industry leading data analytics.
Solar and battery microgrid to power Western Australia business park
W.A. government avoids "costly" grid extension with solar and battery microgrid, which will power a new 120-hectare industrial and "agri-innovation" estate in City of Mandurah.
UNSW report proposes floating microgrids of electric boats
UNSW researchers propose floating microgrids made up of electric boat motors, renewables and smart controls, to help power islands and provide electricity after disasters.
