New battery brand hits Australian market, with first commercial shipment of China-made Soluna lithium-ion energy storage products arriving in Victoria.
Soluna batteries hit Australian market, with plans for local manufacturing
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Solar and battery microgrid project to return Tokelau to 100% renewables
The renewable powered atolls of Tokelau are having major microgrid upgrades to meet growing electricity demand and the Pacific island’s 2030 climate and energy goals.
How a renewable microgrid saved lives in the California wild-fires
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.
Home batteries hit the floor to adapt to Australia’s strict new standards
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.
All eyes on Australia battery market, as home storage becomes a “need”
Australia is leading the world on distributed solar uptake, from one end of the grid to the other according to global solar inverter giant SolarEdge, and it will be no different for home battery storage.
Mirvac edges towards all-electric solar homes in ARENA-backed trial
ARENA backs Mirvac housing project in Melbourne to demonstrate the feasibility of building solar and battery powered “net zero energy” homes at scale.
Senec launches V3 battery in Australia, with solar inverter and an install twist
German battery maker launches V3 Hybrid with some interesting selling points – including ability to get around some of Australia’s tough new residential battery installation rules.
Sonnen snares “Australian Made” status as tough new battery rules hit
German battery giant achieves major Australian manufacturing milestone, just in time for the introduction of harsh new home battery installation rules.
What does Australia’s new battery installation standard mean for you?
Australia now has a standard for residential battery storage installations. We look at what it means for customers, and installers.
“Australia’s largest” virtual power plant completed by AGL in South Australia
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.
