Can community investment in renewable energy microgrids unlock revenue streams from energy arbitrage? We model a theoretical example to find out.
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No rooftop, no problem: “Solar garden” offering opens to whole of grid
Haystacks offer of "plots" of PV to customers unable to install panels on their rooftops extends beyond NSW to other NEM states.
SunPower unveils two new SunVault battery options
US solar company SunPower has unveiled two new versions of its popular SunVault battery storage products, including a 19.5kWh and 39kWh version.
Tasmania announces interest free loans for solar, batteries and efficiency upgrades
Brighte Capital tapped for Tasmanian Energy Saver Loan Scheme, to provide interest free loans for rooftop solar, battery storage, and energy efficiency upgrades.
Customers have the power in the shift to solar and batteries, they just don’t know it yet
The energy transition means solar and batteries taking an active role in the energy market. The key will be to bring consumers along for the ride.
Australia’s biggest rooftop solar microgrid sets stunning green benchmark for industry
Plans unveiled for massive solar and battery based embedded network to help supply 100% renewables to tenants of the Moorebank Logistics Park.
More solar installers caught out breaking rooftop compliance rules
Seven electricians disqualified from installing rooftop solar panels in NSW after being caught out making false rebate submissions.
Nearly 500 rooftop solar installs under investigation for alleged STC fraud
Another potentially significant case of solar rebate fraud is under investigation by the Clean Energy Regulator in Perth.
Home battery demand drives “unprecedented” installation numbers for market newcomer
SolarEdge's newly launched Home Battery is about to hit an installation milestone that confirms demand in Australia is really heating up.
Solar giant joins home battery market with “all-in-one” scalable offering
Canadian Solar prepares to launch an all-in-one residential energy storage solution, called the EP Cube, which is scalable from 9.9kWh up to 19.9kWh.
AGL goes off-network with solar and battery microgrid for NSW almond farm
AGL to build, own and operate a solar and battery microgrid that will shift a Riverina almond orchard from diesel power to majority renewables.
Heat pumps can cut your energy costs by up to 90%. It’s not magic, just physics
Typically, a heat pump costs around half as much for heating as gas. If powered by solar, it can be up to 90% cheaper than gas.
RACQ Solar launches in Sunshine State in big rooftop PV play
Queensland has a new rooftop solar retailer on the block with the launch of RACQ Solar, based on the motoring club's majority share in Gem Energy.
Smashing end to winter for solar as rooftop installs hit a new high
Australia's rooftop solar market has shaken off the winter blues and closed out the colder months with a new high for the year.
Rooftop solar company seeks to act as a utility for community microgrids
A US residential solar company is seeking regulatory approval in California to act as a utility that owns and operates community microgrids.
Want to minimise bill shock in an energy crisis? Quitting gas is a good start
New report finds homes using both electricity and gas face even steeper increases in their energy bills than those with electricity only, as high market prices start to hit.
