A $50 million fund to support the development of off-grid and fringe-of-grid stand-alone power systems around Australia has been launched by the Morrison government.
Federal government launches $50m microgrid funding round
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AEMC paves way for stand alone systems to replace poles and wires
Landmark ruling means networks can now take thousands of consumers off grid with solar and battery stand alone systems, delivering huge savings for all.
Should you take your house off grid?
There are several reasons to consider a life off the grid. But you should always consider whether the advantages outweigh the disadvantages for your household.
W.A. gold mine to debut new, portable battery technology
Western Australia gold mine one of first sites in world to test out new, modular lithium-ion battery storage solution by EU-based Aggreko and subsidiary Younicos.
Brisbane classroom goes "fair-dinkum" off-grid, using solar and Tesla battery
NSW company Hivve Technology has installed an entirely off-grid modular classroom at a Brisbane high school, which runs entirely on solar and battery storage, at a cost cheaper than connecting to the grid.
Off-grid school Australia's first to run 100% on solar, battery storage
New-build, off-grid school north of Perth, Western Australia, becomes first in Australia to be powered completely by rooftop solar and battery storage.
Another remote indigenous community shifted to solar, as NT "transforms" power delivery
Warruwi remote NT indigenous community gets 175kW solar array, as Power & Water Corporation – with backing from ARENA – changes the way it delivers power.
Image of the Day: Have Tesla Powerpack – "who needs Ergon?"
North Queensland business going off-grid with rooftop PV and a Tesla Powerpack battery system proudly proclaims: Who needs the network?
Off-grid, in business: Is this a "new norm" for Australian SMEs?
Queensland business – with 100 employees – has taken its operations off-grid, and may be the first to do so using Tesla Powerpack batteries in Australia. Does it make sense? And how many other businesses will follow?
The Victoria mansion leading the exodus off the grid
Ever get the idea that the decision to quit the grid – or not connect – was reserved for low energy users, austere consumers or those with no possibility of connection? Think again.
