After a busy year for microgrids in 2021, here is a list of the top 22 projects to watch in the coming year – including one from the tiny town of Heyfield in Australia.
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Redflow deploys its biggest battery yet, as part of California microgrid
Brisbane-based Redflow completes install of 2MWh zinc-bromine flow battery energy storage system at a microgrid in California, its largest single sale of batteries to date.
UK microgrid project offers path to cheaper residential electrification
Zero carbon microgrid development in UK aims deliver an energy positive neighborhood that will generate more power than it consumes and save residents up to 30% on energy bills.
Victoria to subsidise “energy resilient” microgrids for bushfire hit towns
Victorian government calls on communities to submit proposals for energy systems in their homes, businesses and essential service sites.
Lost power in a bushfire or storm? UNSW wants to hear all about it
UNSW study wants to hear people’s experiences – both good and bad – when the electricity grid has failed, in a bid to help build energy resilience for vulnerable communities.
Lord Howe Island enjoys five days and nights on solar and Tesla battery only
A solar and Tesla battery powered microgrid on Lord Howe Island turns six-months old, dramatically reducing the island’s diesel use.
How to build a renewable microgrid: Monash Uni launches interactive “toolbox”
The team behind Monash University’s ground-breaking solar and battery microgrid has developed an interactive how-to guide for other businesses and organisations.
Cyclone hit Kalbarri gets ready to welcome wind, solar and battery microgrid
Western Power names the dates for official launch of much-delayed wind, solar and battery microgrid that will help power WA town of Kalbarri.
“Enormous milestone” as first wind turbine goes up at Esperance micorgrid
Plans to supply almost half of the energy needs of a remote WA town with a mix of solar, wind, battery storage pass an “enormous milestone.”
NSW project to model eight “islandable” renewable and battery-based microgrids
ANU-led project to assess feasibility of transitioning NSW southcoast communities from power systems exposed to bushfires to a resilient network of microgrids.