New office building in Glasgow will be Scottish city’s largest upon completion in time for COP26 in 2021, as well as fully electric and zero carbon emissions.
COP 26 host unveils 100% renewable powered, all-electric building
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Tesla launches UK home energy plan in first step to British solar and battery VPP
Tesla and Octopus Energy launch UK retail offer that promises to deliver a 75% electricity bill discount, as long as you have solar, a Powerwall 2, and preferably a Tesla EV.
Net-zero energy – and zero gas – solar housing project backed by ARENA
ARENA-backed project will build 51 all-electric, high-efficiency solar homes in south-west Sydney that will generate more power than they consume.
Ikea Adelaide solar and battery microgrid is first big step to 100 per cent on-site solar power
Swedish furniture giant and sometimes rooftop PV retailer Ikea is about to begin work on an industry-leading, grid-connected commercial solar and battery microgrid based on its Adelaide store.
Solar Trinity: Rooftop PV to power S.A. school and student learning
Zen Energy installs 1.27MW of PV across three campuses of Trinity College as part of South Australia Solar Schools educational program.
How “flexible exports” may convince more big energy users to install rooftop solar
An Energy Queensland network trial focusing on accommodating more, and smarter commercial solar has quietly shown the way on how it may work for consumers.
Ground-breaking solar microgrid completed at Granny Smith gold mine
Ground-breaking solar, battery and gas microgrid built to power remote W.A. gold mine is complete and cutting fossil fuel consumption by up to 13%.
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.
SolarEdge launches new three-phase hybrid solar inverter
SolarEdge says new residential three-phase hybrid inverter range will offer "unprecedented design flexibility" and better returns for rooftop solar systems.
All-electric, all-solar Canberra suburb set to launch unique home battery trial
Evoenergy prepares to launch a government-backed battery storage trial across up to 75 solar homes in the all-electric ACT suburb of Ginninderry.
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.
NSW community solar farm cuts ties with Siemens over Adani coal connection
Not-for-profit behind 1.8MW community solar and battery project in Goulburn will not use Siemens inverters due to the German multi-national's connection with Adani coal mine.
Mojo Power teams with Carbontrack to help customers control energy costs
Mojo Power joins forces with Carbontrack to give customers ability to monitor and control electricity usage remotely and gain better control over power costs.
Ikea solar adds microinverter offering as Enphase partners with Solargain in Australia
US-based microinverter maker Enphase Energy ramps up presence in Australian rooftop solar market in new partnership with major national retailer Solargain.
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.
How solar, EV chargers and “greening” of a Cairns resort has slashed costs – and boosted profits
From switching to LED lights to installing solar and EV charge points, the "greening" of the Cairns Gateway Resort has cut expenses – and delivered higher returns for owners.
