The shift to solar and storage for two off-grid Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory not only cut energy costs by more than 50%, but strengthened cultural ties to country, and explored sustainable land use activities that bring jobs, training and an income – building a sustainable economy on homelands.
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Community solar project aims to fund 99kW system at Abbotsford Convent
The People’s Solar has launched its most ambitious project yet, to raise $120k for a 99kW solar system for Melbourne’s Abbotsford Convent. If successful, it will be Australia’s largest crowd-funded solar project, to date.
WA Aboriginal community switches to solar, looks to go off-grid
Aboriginal community near Kalgoorlie WA expects to displace 20% of its electricity use after installing a 36kW solar system using the “impact investment” model.
NSW solar rebate a success for community
The much criticised NSW solar bonus scheme is due to end soon. It cost a lot less than feared – 50c/week to households – and laid the foundations for a clean energy industry.
Ithaca college goes solar in Upstate New York
Ithaca College has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement, after installing 2.9MW of solar PV about 40 miles from the campus, which will generate an estimated 3.55m kWh of electricity in its first year of operation, powering 10% of the college’s load.
Australian solar PV installations hit the 5 gigawatt mark
Solar power in Australia has grown to 5 gigawatts and was the largest source of new power in the country in 2015. It now represents 9% of Australia’s total electricity generation capacity.
CEFC announces $250m funding program to build energy efficient community housing
CEFC funding program aims to cut energy consumption of low-income households by 25% – an energy efficiency standard it says should apply to all Australian buildings.
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.
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.
Community solar bulk-buy scheme launched in City of Port Phillip
A council backed bulk solar scheme in inner Melbourne is offering 300 discounted rooftop solar systems, and the option for battery storage, to local homes and businesses.