One Step Off The Grid
Solar, storage and distributed energy news
A 1.8MW solar and battery microgrid has saved the tribal community of Humboldt County $195,000 in electricity costs. But when the main grid was shut down to prevent wildfires, it saved more than money.
The first solar panels have been installed as part of a 6MW project to supply the Tonsley Park Innovation District in Adelaide.
Q Cells joins Senec in offering floor mounted version of hybrid battery system, in bid to get around some of Australia’s strict new home battery installation rules.
Australia now has a standard for residential battery storage installations. We look at what it means for customers, and installers.
Strict new standards predicted to make household battery storage “really hard, really complicated, and really expensive,” and will likely put a massive brake on demand.
AGL marks installation of 1,000th battery system in its South Australia VPP, a milestone it says makes the 5MW scheme the largest of its kind operating in Australia.
AGL Energy to offer $1000 cash-back on cost of home batteries for Adelaide customers who agree to participate in its $20 million virtual power plant project.
ACT extends rebates for residential battery storage systems as the program is nominated for an award by the Cities Power Partnership.
Australian Energy Market Operator opens registrations to participate in ARENA-funded virtual power plant demonstration program.
Home battery installation standard looks set to be adopted in Australia, after a vote reached “consensus” support. At least we think that’s what has happened…
