off-grid

"Mobile solar" plants to challenge diesel for use in mines, construction sites

Australian developed solar technology that aims to tackle the dominance of diesel generators in the temporary power market will be…

April 20, 2017

Off-grid with solar and storage in the city – for less than $10,000

Until recently, Australia’s incumbent utilities would have comforted themselves with the thought that going off-grid in a big city was…

March 29, 2017

GreenSync energy monitoring technology added to Melbourne mini-grid trial

The energy management technology of Victorian company, GreenSync, will be used in a ground-breaking suburban Melbourne solar and battery storage…

March 8, 2017

When should I discharge my battery to maximise my return on investment?

Should battery storage be discharged during peak only, and is it worth discharging during off-peak periods in order to maximise…

September 7, 2016

Why battery storage doesn't pay without rooftop solar

“Arbritrage” sounds like a brilliant idea, but is it really worthwhile charging a battery from the grid at off-grid prices?

August 31, 2016

A 10-step guide to going off grid – from your utility

Ergon Energy provides guide to households considering using solar and battery storage to quit the grid. It says it doesn't…

July 27, 2016

Off-grid, small hydro system to power Victorian alpine hub

A micro-hydro electricity system will form major part of Victoria state government-funded project to develop Australia’s first 100% renewable powered…

July 18, 2016

WA copper mine goes green as it powers with solar and storage

First big solar and storage plant fires up at WA copper mine, and other miners are keen to follow suit…

June 8, 2016

Thank you, and goodbye, gas grid

Our family is now off the gas grid. Everything in our house now runs off electricity including the oven, the…

April 12, 2016

Can Victoria build a new town, from scratch, off grid?

Plans to build a completely new, completely sustainable and off-grid community in Victoria's Gippsland Lakes district are gathering momentum. But…

April 6, 2016