Community energy

Lismore Community Solar set to launch investment offer

Investment offer for first solar farms to be co-owned by local government and the community - two 100kW projects in…

June 22, 2016

Community-supported development: A first step to community solar for all

In the US, communities and governments drive more sustainable, inclusive economies by leveraging local solar – most recently in the…

June 15, 2016

Repower Three raises $143k in one week for NSW community solar

Community energy group Repower Shoalhaven has reached its $143,500 target in just 7 days in its third funding round, which…

May 27, 2016

Victoria's 'largest' community solar farm proposed for Wangaratta

A proposal for what could be Victoria’s largest collaborative solar farm is set to be announced on Thursday in Wangaratta,…

May 25, 2016

How Robin Hood brings community energy to the 7 Shires

A small revolution is taking part in the famous little surfer town Byron Bay..

May 25, 2016

Why people come together in community energy projects

How can public acceptance of utility projects be increased? Policymakers want to allow citizens to invest in such projects, but…

March 29, 2016

NY community microgrid to allow peer-to-peer rooftop solar trading

A start-up called the Brooklyn Microgrid is developing a ground-breaking software and hardware platform that will allow locally connected residents…

March 16, 2016

First community owned retailer to begin operations after meeting funds target

Enova Community Energy is set to create history and take on the established electricity retailers after raising enough money to…

December 16, 2015

How equity crowd-funding could transform the community energy sector

How equity crowd-funding reform – if done appropriately could open the floodgates to the community energy sector.

December 2, 2015

Community renewables development guide launched by Victorian govt

Victorian government launches guide to help community groups make informed decisions about establishing renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, hydro,…

November 9, 2015