US start-up Orison, backed by Origin Energy, hopes to unveil its “plug and play” battery storage that it describes as just another appliance that can be plugged into the wall.
World’s first “plug-in” home battery set to be tested in Australia
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Sixth Tesla community battery installed in Western Australia PowerBank trial
Western Australia trial that will offer virtual home energy storage installs 464kWh Tesla battery system in Top 20 Perth solar suburb of Port Kennedy.
Tesla claims “lowest-ever” cost for rooftop solar in US by 33%
Tesla has quietly laid claim to “the lowest-ever cost” for installing rooftop solar in the United States – and announced a money-back guarantee to back it up.
Nillumbik Council tenders for solar farm, possible battery on former landfill site
Plans to build a solar farm on a former landfill site in Melbourne’s north have reached a “key milestone” after the announcement of a request for tender for the project.
Ikea now selling home solar and storage in Australia, flags plan for Adelaide microgrid
Ikea has official launch of its SolStråle PV and battery packages this week, and announces plans for a microgrid in Adelaide.
Australia’s distributed solar faces blunt options without the right data
To date, there hasn’t been a framework in place to take advantage of solar and/or storage that is ready to play a more sophisticated part in the grid’s operation.
Solar and battery schools “test case” fast-tracked in ACT Covid recovery plan
ACT government fast-tracks solar and battery installation at two public schools, to reduce grid demand and school energy costs and provide economic stimulus.
Confused by the home battery market? This should help
DNV GL, CSIRO, Deakin University, and the Smart Energy Council are developing a draft Australian Battery Performance Standard to demystify the market for consumers.
Fimer’s React 2 home battery approved for South Australia scheme
Italian inverter maker Fimer has its li-ion REACT 2 energy storage system approved for the South Australia government’s Home Battery Scheme.
Safer, “better” batteries on the cards after Victoria research breakthrough
Deakin-led research team says it has found the ingredients to create safer, more efficient, and higher energy density batteries for use in households and industries.
