Victorian households applying for the state government’s home battery rebate now have the option to get a bigger discount, in return for signing up to a virtual power plant.
Victoria boosts home battery rebate in drive for VPP participants
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Melbourne shopping centre lays claim to world’s biggest array of sonnen batteries
A solar powered shopping centre in Melbourne’s inner east is laying claim to the world’s largest array of sonnen batteries.
Facing off climate disaster: The tale of two microgrid champions
The devastation wrought by Hurricane Ida — one of the costliest hurricanes on record — made clear that microgrids remain far too scarce in disaster prone parts of the globe.
For a smart energy future we must look beyond not-so smart meters
What will Apple do? In a truly smart and “consumer-centric” energy future, the utility meter will be nowhere near the smartest thing in the box.
Build it and they will come: How an off-grid community made the switch to EVs
Moora Moora was first established as an off-grid co-operative community in 1974 and has grown, since then, to host 30 off-grid homes, 70 people and, now, three fully electric cars.
Autonomous Energy emerges from administration with management buyout
One of the sector’s oldest and most successful companies has been pulled out of administration and given a new start under management ownership.
Eight communities breaking new ground with renewable microgrids
We take a look at eight US microgrid projects – some operating, some still being built – notable for their origins, ambitions, unique features and forward looking approach.
Explainer: When can I charge my house from my EV?
The ability to use your car as a mobile energy storage and supply device is on our doorstep – or should we say, in our driveway.
What blackout? Home batteries power through Queensland coal plant calamity
While debate builds around whether more big batteries could have saved the day in Queensland on Tuesday, the benefits of having home batteries during a coal plant explosion are crystal clear.
Ombudsman backs customer told it would cost $2,500 to cut gas connection
A South Australian solar home owner has lodged a complaint with the state’s energy ombudsman after being advised that disconnecting from gas would cost up to $2,500.
