Local energy projects are powering up in Australia, with a report showing they have generated enough electricity to power 2800 homes for a year.
Community renewables projects now powering thousands of homes, study reveals
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Small communities could be buying and selling electric power right now – here’s how
Can community investment in renewable energy microgrids unlock revenue streams from energy arbitrage? We model a theoretical example to find out.
Does Australia have an appetite for community renewable fuel projects?
A north-east Tasmanian cooperative’s bid to establish a community-backed renewable fuel production plant has failed to fire. So where did it fall short?
Australia’s largest community solar farm switched on in Canberra
One of Australia’s first and largest community-owned solar farms, a 1MW project financed by more than 400 Canberra locals, has been completed and energised.
Everyday Australians are building their own renewables projects, and you can too
Community renewables are the ideal way to generate local investment, build stronger rural economies and ensure the benefits of the energy transition are shared by all.
How a small town solved five key barriers to a 100 per cent renewable energy supply
There are five key barriers to scaling renewable energy supply in Australia, and this is how the Newstead model addresses each one.
Why community-owned renewables should lead Australia’s Covid-19 recovery plans
Independent MP Helen Haines leading regional groups arguing that community energy – including wind, solar and battery storage – should form major plank of Covid-19 recovery plans.
Remote W.A. pub to sell beer and solar, in community push away from diesel
Rooftop solar installed across a pub and art shop in Meekatharra to form the beginnings of a community energy trading platform for the remote W.A. goldfields town.
“Australia’s biggest” community solar farm to go ahead in Goulburn
Plans to build a 1.8MW community solar farm in Goulburn NSW have taken a major step forward – including the potential addition of battery storage – after securing a contract with a developer.
Victorian town notches up 1GWh locally generated renewable energy
With two mini-grids and solar installed on more than 50% of its households and community buildings, Yackandandah is powering its way to 100% renewables.
