The Tesla PowerWall announcement stimulated an exciting debate about how low cost batteries could create widespread defection from the electricity grid. Take it from someone who knows … alas, it’s not that simple!
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The off grid experience – and how it's changed since 1992
This family quit the rat race more than two decades ago. They have used solar PV, a wind turbine, small hydro and battery storage to manage their power needs, with all the usual mod-cons.
Commercial off-grid – coffee and cultivars in the Macedon Ranges
This nursery and cafe business is off-grid by necessity, but it’s a system designed to power a full commercial kitchen, including the most important appliance – the very best European coffee machine.
Does your hybrid solar system really need to be blackout proof?
The holy grail of affordable on-grid energy storage has finally arrived! Well, it’s almost arrived.
Snow and solar at 1280m – does it really work?
How effective is a standalone solar system in areas that experience snowfall? We asked Ed and Laurie, off-gridding Americans who live, and grow most of their own veggies, at 1280m above sea level.
How to slash household energy bills – even without solar PV
No coal. No gas. No petrol. No greenhouse gases. And a lower electricity bill. All from the comfort of our own homes. It’s a great future worth investing in.
Queensland councils to tap geothermal to slash energy costs
Outback Queensland Shire of Winton to build two geothermal plants as part of an ambitious plan to tap into geothermal energy and create their own networks to supply their own locally generated power to council buildings. It’s an idea that could be adopted by neighbouring councils.
Introducing One Step Off The Grid
RenewEconomy is proud to introduce its new consumer-focused publication, One Step Off The Grid – helping households, businesses and communities navigate the energy revolution.
19 graphs that explain solar panels for home owners (+maps)
A quick and simple visual explainer of solar panels for home owners.
It’s cold in my house and the price of gas is going up – what can I do?
With gas prices rising, many people are shivering while contemplating how big their next gas bill will be. A switch to electricity is one option.