Nearly 70% of Australian consumers expect companies to target 100% renewable energy as part of their responsibility to tackle climate change, new survey finds.
Most consumers want companies to target 100 per cent renewable energy
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W.A. community virtual power plant confirms $50m Swiss investment
Swiss investment firm SUSI Partners confirms $A50m investment into W.A. residential solar-plus-storage project by Starling Energy Group – billed as world's largest VPP.
City of Moreland calls on community to install more solar, drive electric
Moreland City Council proposes raft of community-based goals, including doubling rooftop solar uptake and switching to electric vehicles, as it aims for zero carbon in 2040.
“Reliable renewable” solar and battery microgrid powers S.A. Produce Markets
Autonomous Energy completes massive state Liberal government-backed microgrid combining 2.5MW solar PV, 4.2MWh Tesla battery storage, and 2.5MW diesel generator.
GreenSync teams with Enphase to show consumers are “up” for solar trading
GreenSync strikes deal for solar trading platform for customers of US battery and micro-inverter maker Enphase Energy.
Solar Insiders Podcast: Solar changes shape of grid, and brings down prices
New reports from market operator and the market regulator point to changing shape of the grid, lower emissions and falling costs - partly driven by growth of rooftop solar.
Largest New York City solar project – with battery – set for JFK Airport
SunPower to develop NYC's largest solar project, including 13MW PV, a 7.5MW battery and a 6.1MW community solar facility to supply local communities at reduced rates.
Photon Energy to build Lord Howe Island solar and battery microgrid
Photon Energy Australia officially named as company selected to build Lord Howe Island's long awaited renewable mircogrid, this time with solar and battery only.
Thousands more Victoria solar rebates snapped up, battery uptake still flat
Another 3,000 rooftop solar rebates snapped up in Solar Victoria's mid-November offering, but government's expanded battery scheme still not gaining traction.
Three cheers for stand-alone power systems in regional W.A.
After three years and 200-plus hours of power outages saved across six properties, stand-alone power systems are the front-runner technology to transform power reliability for rural WA.
Solar and battery microgrid project to return Tokelau to 100% renewables
The renewable powered atolls of Tokelau are having major microgrid upgrades to meet growing electricity demand and the Pacific island's 2030 climate and energy goals.
Rooftop solar supplies 45% of demand, sets new grid low in Western Australia
Rooftop solar delivers record low Q3 minimum demand in W.A. after accounting for 45% of overall supply on one day, and also helps send prices negative.
How a renewable microgrid saved lives in the California wild-fires
A 1.8MW solar and battery microgrid has saved the tribal community of Humboldt County $195,000 in electricity costs. But when the main grid was shut down to prevent wildfires, it saved more than money.
Controversial Daintree microgrid proposal wins federal funding
Federal government makes good on promise to have contentious proposed Daintree renewable micrgrid "shovel ready" within 12 months.
Solar Insiders Podcast: When will the rooftop solar boom subside?
Rooftop solar installations set a new record in October, but battery storage sales continue to stutter.
Power Ledger solar trading software rolled out to PowerClub members in S.A.
Peer-to-peer trading specialist Power Ledger inks major deal to roll out its blockchain-based technology on commercial scale in South Australia via upstart energy retailer Powerclub.
