ANU-led project to assess feasibility of transitioning NSW southcoast communities from power systems exposed to bushfires to a resilient network of microgrids.
NSW project to model eight “islandable” renewable and battery-based microgrids
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Eight communities breaking new ground with renewable microgrids
We take a look at eight US microgrid projects – some operating, some still being built – notable for their origins, ambitions, unique features and forward looking approach.
Solar and battery microgrid on track to power off-grid town of Jabiru
Works begin on Jabiru Hybrid Renewable Project, the solar and battery components of which should supply the off-grid NT town with 50% renewables by early next year.
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 – and set a new standard.
Sydney solar industry gets some Covid relief, as Victoria and SA get back to work
NSW rooftop solar industry handed slight reprieve, just as restrictions ease in both Victoria and South Australia. But some parts of Greater Sydney still in strict lockdown.
World’s largest C&I rooftop solar PV plant, 120MW, installed in China
Sungrow says newly completed rooftop solar project stretches across 43 rooftops in an industrial park with a total capacity of 120MW.
RACV Solar makes another acquisition in booming Victoria rooftop market
RACV Solar follows up 2019 purchase of Gippsland Solar with another purchase of a solar and battery business in the booming Victoria market.
Second-hand panels: Australia’s massive wasted solar opportunity
Why are so many Australians sending perfectly good solar panels to the tip? Dr Nick Engerer asked the question on LinkedIn recently and the response was swift and resounding.
US airport goes “off-grid” with solar hybrid microgrid
Pittsburgh International Airport becomes world's first to be completely powered by an onsite natural gas and solar microgrid, to isolate it from potential grid outages.
Survey suggests doubling of home battery uptake in Queensland
Queensland energy minister says new statewide household energy survey has shown a doubling of participants claiming to have installed home battery storage.
REC Group launches new rooftop solar modules to pack more power into less space
REC Group launches second generation of its n-type mono solar panels, REC N-Peak 2 Series, with production set to begin in August, shipping in October.
“Businesses will be going to the line:” Covid puts rooftop solar on hold in two states
Australia’s rooftop solar industry is facing its latest major Covid 19 challenge, with tightening lockdown restrictions in NSW and a fifth state-wide lockdown in Victoria.
“Brutal” blow for Australian solar and storage pioneer caught up in Bill Papas fraud claims
UPDATED: Autonomous Energy has been placed into administration as part of the unfolding legal and financial drama centred around Sydney businessman Bill Papas.
Broome households snap up 900kW of new rooftop solar capacity released by WA grid
Households in Broome snap up nearly 1MW of rooftop solar hosting capacity within hours of it being released by the state’s regional network operator.
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 – and move into electric vehicle financing.
Tesla launches 420W rooftop solar panel in the US
Tesla Energy in the US has reportedly launched a new, more powerful residential solar module at 420W.
