community solar

It takes a village: Why community energy is vital to a 100% renewable Australia

The transition to 100 per cent renewables for Australia is inevitable, say the authors of a major new report. The…

April 20, 2016

Why US electric co-ops are opting for community-scale solar

America's 900-plus rural electric cooperatives are spreading the word on how community-scale solar can save money, support communities, and diversify…

April 6, 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

5 reasons community-scale solar is a multi-GW market opportunity

The US solar industry has enjoyed impressive growth of late, with strong forecasts for 2016, but it’s been a bumpy…

March 23, 2016

Suburban micro-grid development explored in ARENA-backed project

ARENA-backed project to investigate how PV and storage systems could provide ‘behind the meter’ power needs for suburban communities.

November 27, 2015

Community solar bulk-buy scheme launched in City of Port Phillip

A council backed bulk solar scheme in inner Melbourne is offering 300 discounted rooftop solar systems, and the option for…

November 9, 2015

Sydney brewery taps community solar, with local govt support

NSW community solar group Pingala has won $40,000 from City of Sydney towards its first project, to install rooftop solar…

November 3, 2015

Victorian community solar bulk-buy scheme extended, as hundreds opt in

After adding more than 300 rooftop solar installations in Mount Alexander, the not-for-profit led MASH initiative will take its bulk…

October 21, 2015

City of Sydney, property groups push regulator to allow shared energy

City of Sydney, Property Council call on AEMC to change rules governing electricity supply to incentivise shared, local distributed energy…

July 21, 2015

Victorian community solar 'bulk buy' offer snapped up – 150 households in one month

The second round of a Central Victorian 'bulk-buy' community solar scheme has attracted 150 registrations for rooftop solar in just…

July 20, 2015