Software/Gadgets

How to build a renewable microgrid: Monash Uni launches interactive “toolbox”

The team behind Monash University's ground-breaking solar and battery microgrid has developed an interactive how-to guide for other businesses and…

August 24, 2021

“Enormous milestone” as first wind turbine goes up at Esperance micorgrid

Plans to supply almost half of the energy needs of a remote WA town with a mix of solar, wind,…

August 10, 2021

All-electric, net-zero emissions aquatic centre blazes a trail in Melbourne’s west

Brimbank City Council, backed by ARENA, wants its $8.1 integrated energy solution to help deliver Australia's first all-electric aquatic centre…

July 29, 2021

Buy now pay later solar pioneer tapped to deliver ACT sustainable home loan scheme

Pioneer of Australia’s “buy now pay later” rooftop solar market, Brighte, to administer first phase of ACT Sustainable Household Scheme…

July 15, 2021

Queensland net-zero housing trial to team Evergen smarts with solar and batteries

Evergen to provide software platform for two-year energy management pilot at Queensland government-backed residential development of net-zero energy emission homes.

July 5, 2021

Energy consumer survey reveals who wants to quit gas, and who’s afraid of smart meters

Latest Energy Consumers Australia national survey offers some interesting insight on which households are thinking of quitting gas and what…

June 24, 2021

Solar and battery microgrid takes WA town to 100% renewables in Australian first

Western Australia again demonstrates its remote renewables leadership by powering Pilbara town of Onslow entirely on solar and battery storage.

June 18, 2021

Sydney apartment block goes solar, plus 24 Tesla Powerwall batteries

New-build apartment complex adds bespoke solar solution, including what is believed to be Australia's biggest residential Powerwall installation.

June 17, 2021

Community battery underway at Victorian town shooting for 100 pct renewables

Works are underway on the installation and commissioning of a community-scale battery energy storage system at the regional Victorian town…

June 10, 2021

Smart new electric hot water system offers two solar upgrade options

Solahart launches Streamline Solar-Ready, a plug-and-play electric hot water system with the option to upgrade to solar alternatives, including rooftop…

June 3, 2021