Pacific Energy launches Shark Lake Renewables Hub in Esperance, with plans to keep adding to the microgrid and increasing the town’s share of renewables.
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Rottnest Island graduates to two wind turbines, 75 per cent renewables
WA government to boost Rottnest Island’s renewable energy supply to an average of 75% by doubling its wind and solar capacity and adding a battery.
Why this state government is kicking gas out of a big coastal community
An entire community of households and businesses is in the process of quitting the reticulated gas network, backed by state government.
Stand-alone solar and battery systems now seen as “new normal” in regions
SAPS that bypass the grid to supply mostly renewable energy to individuals or communities have been cleared for wide-spread installation.
WA mine boosts solar and storage so it can run on renewables only during day
Western Australian mining operation will boost its solar and storage capacity to allow it to run entirely with on-site renewables for up to nine hours a day.
New rules pave way for community batteries and taking customers off the grid
The shift to a national electricity market populated by disconnected microgrids and community batteries is being given a nudge along with a loosening of ring fencing rules for network companies.
Lost power in a bushfire or storm? UNSW wants to hear all about it
UNSW study wants to hear people’s experiences – both good and bad – when the electricity grid has failed, in a bid to help build energy resilience for vulnerable communities.
Victoria network owner relaxes rooftop PV export limits in top solar hotspots
While debate rages over how to solve the problem of rooftop solar congested grids, Powercor has completed a major works program that has delivered impressive results.
“Enormous milestone” as first wind turbine goes up at Esperance micorgrid
Plans to supply almost half of the energy needs of a remote WA town with a mix of solar, wind, battery storage pass an “enormous milestone.”
Broome households snap up 900kW of new rooftop solar capacity released by WA grid
Households in Broome snap up nearly 1MW of rooftop solar hosting capacity within hours of it being released by the state’s regional network operator.