$US100/kWh: It’s the magical number that has been painted as something of a Holy Grail for the battery storage industry, but can it be done?
Can battery storage costs really fall below $100/kWh?
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How rooftop solar and battery storage actually works
For those not so technically minded, this is a guide to solar plus storage. The output of a solar PV systems (solar panels plus inverter) produce power proportional to the solar energy coming from the sun. This energy is instantly converted into electricity that can be used in the home or business. As appliances […]
Greening a grid-connect suburban home with small scale energy storage
Going off grid doesn’t necessarily mean a large solar system powering your entire home.
Despite the Tesla hype, going off grid is not that simple
The Tesla PowerWall announcement stimulated an exciting debate about how low cost batteries could create widespread defection from the electricity grid. Take it from someone who knows … alas, it’s not that simple!
Energy 'megashift' coming to Australia – first stop, solar households
Australia’s solar households will lead the battery storage boom in Australia, causing a ‘megashift’ in the local energy market, now and for the forseeable future.
The off grid experience – and how it's changed since 1992
This family quit the rat race more than two decades ago. They have used solar PV, a wind turbine, small hydro and battery storage to manage their power needs, with all the usual mod-cons.
Vector offers free solar + Tesla storage systems to NZ consumers
NZ network operator launches campaign to give away free 3kW solar systems with Tesla Powerwall batteries to 130 households, community groups and schools.
Snow and solar at 1280m – does it really work?
How effective is a standalone solar system in areas that experience snowfall? We asked Ed and Laurie, off-gridding Americans who live, and grow most of their own veggies, at 1280m above sea level.
LG Chem pushes Australian battery storage prices further down the curve
New 6.4kWh system from LG Chem brings costs at top end of the range down towards $1,000kWh, reinforcing the growing wedge between solar and storage and grid prices.
Introducing One Step Off The Grid
RenewEconomy is proud to introduce its new consumer-focused publication, One Step Off The Grid – helping households, businesses and communities navigate the energy revolution.
