Australian battery maker Redflow says mining industry should be coupling large-scale battery storage with renewable energy to cut costs and quit the grid.
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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.
Solar hot water giving you cold showers? Eight tips to warm you up
It is likely that households are not getting the most from their solar hot water systems. So how can you get the most out of your solar hot water system?
Redflow's Hackett: Battery storage as common as broadband within 10 years
Redflow chairman Simon Hackett says market for battery storage “running hot” and predicts they will be as common place as broadband within a decade. His goal is to deliver software to make flow batteries easy to use. And if utilities try to fight this with higher tariffs, good luck with that.
The NSW solar bonus will end: What to do before the money stops flowing
If you are one of those lucky bastards who made a motza out of boldly entering a new solar world, you may need to pause in your euphoria for a moment and consider the options.
ABC news legend dumps diesel as he turns to solar + storage
Former ABC presenter started off with diesel only in his off-grid home, but recently added solar and storage. And learned some big lessons.
WA astronomy hub to be powered by 1.6MW solar system
WA CSIRO observatory, home to one of the world’s most powerful radio astronomy instruments, to be powered by 1.6MW off-grid solar station.
Flagship solar + storage project at WA mine gets backing from CEFC, ARENA
CEFC commits up to $15m towards Australia’s largest solar+storage system at a WA mine – a ground-breaking project set to transform remote power generation.
Rooftop solar to cut total grid demand to zero in South Australia
Energy market operator says rooftop solar will grow to the point where there is zero demand from the grid in South Australia during midday hours, and could provide one third of all generation throughout the year. Little wonder the state is considered to be leading the world in renewable energy adoption.
Tomorrow's battery technologies that could power your home
Tesla’s lithium-ion technology isn’t the only battery on offer. Here’s a quick survey of current battery technologies, and some that are in development.