Stone Edge Farm Estate Vineyards and Winery, home of a microgrid noted for its performance during the California wildfires last year, now has received an additional accolade.
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Lismore opens Australia's largest floating solar farm, could add storage
Lismore opens country’s biggest solar farm, and flags five fold increase in size and may add battery storage. The unique community funding model forms a key part of city’s push for 100 per cent renewable energy by 2023.
Happiness is a post-solar electricity bill (Farewell to 2017)
So much for the idea of rooftop solar being a scam. Having panels on my roof is saving me a fair amount of money! Here’s how.
Wind-powered microgrids heat “boxes of bricks” in Alaska homes
Wind-powered community microgrids are providing both electricity and heat to four small rural communities in Alaska, cutting residents’ fuel bills and reducing dependence on diesel fuel.
Carlsberg launches 100% biogas powered brewery in Sweden
Global brewing company Carlsberg Group has announced the launch of its first carbon-neutral brewery in Sweden, which is now 100 per cent powered by renewable biogas.
Floating solar plant under construction in NSW – Australia's largest
Construction begins on community-funded 100kW floating solar array at the East Lismore Sewage Treatment Plant in NSW.
National Energy Efficiency Awards 2017
Corporate leadership, individual excellence and energy efficiency innovation have been recognised and awarded at the National Energy Efficiency Awards 2017.
Some initial musings about my own rooftop solar learning exercise
Managing huge distributed energy generation data volumes is a challenge for industry and consumers alike. But it also represents a big opportunity to do things better.
Flinders Island makes switch to renewables, with solar, wind and energy storage Hub
Flinders Island’s Hybrid Energy Hub – with 900kW wind, 200kW solar PV plus battery storage and a flywheel – is already taking the previously diesel powered Tasmanian island to levels of 80% renewables, and should manage to supply 100 per cent of demand before the year is out.
Solar and battery microgrid powers farm through California wildfires
When an islanded microgrid at Stone Edge Farm near Sonoma kept operating for 10 days through California fires and grid outages, the operators seized the opportunity to learn as much as possible from the surprises they encountered.