Software/Gadgets

The vision is getting closer to reality with the development of a microgrid on the Monash University Clayton campus underway.

Sanjeev Gupta's ZEN Energy signs up to deliver first 2.3MW stage of what could be a 6MW solar system to power South Australia's Tonsley Innovation District.

Japan takes leap ahead of rest of the world, with help from California's Autogrid, to develop what’s described as the largest behind-the-meter virtual power plant.

Australia is still building four in every five new houses to no more than the minimum energy standard – and that's well short of optimal for environmental, economic and social outcomes.

A review of Horizon Power's solar hosting capacity and changes to connection rules to give consumers on some of Western Australia's regional microgrids long-awaited access to rooftop PV.

Israel-based SolarEdge has moved beyond inverters with the launch of its own PV panel offering on the Australian residential market.

International Microgrid Association launches in Perth to facilitate cross-sector collaboration, investment and acceleration of stand-alone energy technologies and capabilities worldwide.

Solar plant at Meekatharra eases crippling cost burden of diesel generation, as "cloud predictive" technology allows W.A. gold town to go 80% solar at times without a battery.

ASX-listed property developer inks deal with Allume Energy to use its solar sharing technology at new apartment complex – and potentially across all of its multi-occupant buildings.

German battery manufacturer Sonnen has launched its “bill shock” busting solar and storage energy package, SonnenFlat, in Victoria.

After a highly successful pilot trial, a new – and completely free to use – software platform has launched in Australia, to help solar retailers deliver better solutions.

New tool integrated into APVI Live Solar Map, allows solar system owners to estimate how their PV generation will track over the rest of the day.

A 100% renewable residential development in W.A. will feature blockchain-ready solar homes, a microgrid supply network for water and power and – in what is being claimed as an Australian first – a shared on-site 670kWh battery.

Federal Labor plans to create virtual power plant of solar schools across Australia, through $1bn CEFC loans scheme to help schools invest in rooftop panels and battery storage.

Atlassian becomes first Australian tech company – and third company all up – to sign on to global RE100 movement, with a "super complex" target of 100% renewables by 2025.

South Australia based start-up, Oxamii, has developed a system to make it easier for owners of solar arrays 200kW and larger to sell power on the spot market.