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Community battery grants trigger “unprecedented” demand

November 7, 2023 by William Ton Leave a Comment

A surge in public interest in a community battery grants project has left the government’s renewable energy agency “overwhelmed” by its popularity.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Solar

The passing of a solar pioneer – Vale Peter Pedals

September 22, 2023 by Nigel Morris Leave a Comment

Peter Pedals demonstrates pedal-power, Websters Creek, 1993 Image: © Harsha Prabhu

Peter “Pedals” van der Wik – solar pioneer and founder of Nimbin’s Rainbow Power Company – has died. This story is dedicated to his legacy and his vision.

Filed Under: News, Solar

“Ethical, sustainable and sleek:” New rooftop solar module launches in Australia

September 7, 2023 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Source: 1komma5°

A new upper-end rooftop solar panel has landed on the Australian market, with orders now open for the 1komma5° Europe-made Full Black module.

Filed Under: Solar, News

Five workers, two weeks, 4,000 solar panels: Outback mine goes 30 pct renewable, fast

July 20, 2023 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Image: Solar at the Wonmunna iron ore mine. Source: MinRes

Australian solar outfit 5B has speed-delivered a 2.1MW solar system to help power an off-grid iron ore mining operation in WA’s Pilbara region.

Filed Under: Solar, Battery/Storage, Off-Grid

Australia’s first “notable” town is now at the bleeding edge of the solar and storage revolution

June 29, 2023 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Maldon is famous for being largely unchanged since the 1850s. But on energy, the small goldrush-era town is hurtling into the future.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Featured, Policy, Solar

“Beautiful,” ethical solar: 1komma5 begins delivery of high-end German rooftop module

June 1, 2023 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Image: 1komma5° LinkedIn

A new rooftop solar panel coming to Australia this year promises German-made quality, good looks, and high ethical standards.

Filed Under: Solar, Battery/Storage, Electrification

Council taps Redflow battery system to help power animal shelter

June 1, 2023 by Joshua S Hill Leave a Comment

A 30kWh zinc-bromine flow battery storage system will guarantee a constant power supply for animal rehoming centre experiencing regular grid outages.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Policy, Solar

How to ensure renters can cash-in on rooftop solar as electricity prices rise again

May 26, 2023 by Bjorn Sturmberg, Lee White & Mara Hammerle Leave a Comment

Further power price hikes will deepen the divide between solar haves and have-nots. New measures are needed to make sure renters can get in on the action.

Filed Under: Solar, Electrification, Policy

Enphase set to launch third generation IQ home battery in Australia

April 26, 2023 by Sophie Vorrath Leave a Comment

Australia will be the first country outside US to get Enphase Energy’s third generation IQ Battery, with a launch date confirmed for this quarter.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, News

How a small community on a massive cattle ranch has switched to 100 pct solar power

March 7, 2023 by Amalyah Hart Leave a Comment

outback solar array William Creek
Image: My Energy Engineering
outback solar array William Creek

William Creek, a tiny populated speck within the vast Anna Creek Station, is now powered entirely by solar and battery storage. Here’s how it was done.

Filed Under: Solar, Battery/Storage, Off-Grid

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