New York has unveiled a groundbreaking project that brings microgrid technology – rooftop solar + fuel cell + lithium battery – to the city’s affordable housing stock.
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Reposit recall deals blow to Canberra energy management start-up
Leading Australian home energy management start-up, Reposit Power, has issued a recall for all Reposit meter and box Kits installed since 2015, due to potential risk of electric shock.
Enphase may add back-up capability to batteries as sales fall short
Enphase concedes it won’t meet its ambitious sales targets for its first year, as many consumers wait for further price falls. But it is considering adding “back-up” capacity in its next generation product.
Going virtual – not off grid – the solution to 21st Century power
Consumers want to take back control of their power supply, but is going off grid really the best use of solar and storage?
Power struggle: First Nations fight to stay on country, and off grid
Astronomical electricity bills are so often the final straw for Australia’s remote Indigenous communities, consuming more than half of families’ annual income and, in some cases, driving them off country. But with the help of renewables, they’re taking the power back.
Time to put energy retailers and their offers under the microscope
This year, the retail part of the electricity sector will be getting lots of official attention. Deservedly so, because the “cheap offers” are no longer so cheap.
A quick guide to energy management systems
Home energy management systems are fast becoming a popular way to get the most out of solar and batteries. Here’s a side-by-side comparison of the various offerings currently available in Australia.
Graph of the Day – Tesla Powerwall 2 way ahead of competition on price
Today’s graph shows both versions of the Powerwall 2 are well ahead of the closest competition on price, beating its closest rivals by one third.
Senior Google executive installs first Redflow ZCell at off-grid property
The first customer installation of Redflow’s residential battery storage offering – the ZCell – has been completed at an off-grid property south of Adelaide.
How residential demand tariffs could add $1000s to your bill
As residential demand tariffs are rolled out around Australia, we take a look at what they are, how they works, and why many households should avoid them at all costs.
