Investment offer for first solar farms to be co-owned by local government and the community – two 100kW projects in Lismore – to be launched next week.
Lismore Community Solar set to launch investment offer
Community energy
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 form of community-scale solar.
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 will put solar on local NSW businesses.
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, at the council-owned site where it would be built.
How Robin Hood brings community energy to the 7 Shires
A small revolution is taking part in the famous little surfer town Byron Bay..
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 the focus is insufficient. Citizens want more than just financial benefits.
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 to buy and sell renewable energy from rooftop solar installations.
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 begin operations. It will offer solar and storage solutions and help the northern rivers community towards 100% renewable energy.
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.
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, geothermal, bioenergy and energy storage technologies.
