NSW community-owned energy retail start-up has extended its share offer for a second time as it nears its minimum target of $3 million.
NSW 100% renewable energy retailer nears $3m mark in share offer
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Suburban micro-grid development explored in ARENA-backed project
ARENA-backed project to investigate how PV and storage systems could provide ‘behind the meter’ power needs for suburban communities.
An innovative business model makes solar accessible to all
It’s in America’s third sunniest state. With that abundant sunshine, it’s no wonder that the people of Taos County want to use more solar.
A bold community plan to convince business to put 2MW of solar on their rooftops
A retired arts consultant is leading a push to encourage 100 businesses in northern NSW to install 2MW of rooftop solar, and save money.
Northern Territory IGA taps solar through commercial PPA
A Northern Territory supermarket has installed a 60kW rooftop solar system through a power purchase agreement that will save it 25% on energy costs.
Off-grid solar to cut diesel use by 60% at NSW cotton farm
A cotton farm in Moree, NSW, has installed an off-grid, hybrid solar plant with battery storage to power the irrigation of its crops.
Award-winning off-grid solar+battery storage home… for less than $300,000
An off-grid modular home in Trentham, Victoria, designed and built for less than $300k, has won a top energy efficiency award.
Rottnest Island to source 45% electricity from solar added to wind turbine
Rottnest Island wind turbine that offended Tony Abbott to be combined with solar and smart controls to provide 45% of island's electricity and clean water.
To add battery storage, or not to add battery storage…
The economics of battery storage depends where you live and who you live with, and if you are allowed to share energy. For some Australian households, battery storage could make sense as soon as 2018.
Lorraine, 80, has solar and storage. Now she wants an electric vehicle
Lorraine Hughes was enjoying solar power long before it became mainstream, but since her retirement took herself back to university and has become an environmental educator. Now, she'd like an electric vehicle.
Crowd-funding pitch for off-grid solar + storage system at camp that saves lives
Balunu Foundation seeks $40,000 for off-grid solar + storage system that can slash diesel costs and help save lives of teenagers at risk.
Powershop, Diamond top green electricity rankings for 2015
Electricity retail newcomers Powershop and Diamond Energy top Australia's green power rankings for 2015. Origin Energy, Energy Australia and AGL noted for "continued average performance."
King Island achieves 100% renewables for 33 hours straight
Hydro Tasmania's world-leading hybrid solar, wind and energy storage plant on King Island supplied 100 per cent renewables to the community for nearly two days straight, this month.
Redflow makes push for renewables and battery storage for Oz mines
Australian battery maker Redflow says mining industry should be coupling large-scale battery storage with renewable energy to cut costs and quit the grid.
Solar boss takes Queensland home off-grid, with a 7.5 year payback
The head of a Queensland solar company is taking his home off-grid, using a Samsung 10.8kWh battery storage - the first time it has been used this way. Steve Madson says his move off-grid is being forced by huge network charges, and he expects many others to follow.
Melbourne council releases mapping tool to reveal huge potential of solar PV
A new mapping tool launched by the City of Melbourne reveals the huge untapped potential of the municipality's rooftops to host solar systems, vegetation or reflective materials.
