Balunu Foundation seeks $40,000 for off-grid solar + storage system that can slash diesel costs and help save lives of teenagers at risk.
Crowd-funding pitch for off-grid solar + storage system at camp that saves lives
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Community renewables development guide launched by Victorian govt
Victorian government launches guide to help community groups make informed decisions about establishing renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, hydro, geothermal, bioenergy and energy storage technologies.
The sweet spot for battery storage? How the numbers stack up
There is a lot of talk about the ability of battery storage to take households and businesses off the grid. But how do the numbers for battery storage stack up for the majority that will remain connected to the grid?
Five things active monitoring will tell you about your solar PV panels
Gone are the days when monitoring consisted of a simple hourly graph showing how much energy your solar system is generating, leaving you to work out what the information meant.
This northern NSW town could be first to decide to quit the grid
The northern NSW town of Tyalgum is considering a proposal to go 100 per cent renewable and to possibly quit the grid altogether, in what would be the first such move by a township in Australia.
Western Power to take small communities off-grid with solar plus storage
WA grid operator Western Power wants to take up to 10 small communities off-grid, to save costs on grid upgrades and extensions. More could follow.
Solar hot water giving you cold showers? Eight tips to warm you up
It is likely that households are not getting the most from their solar hot water systems. So how can you get the most out of your solar hot water system?
How IKEA plans to go 100% renewables in Australia by 2020, and save money
Only one big corporate in Australia has vowed to go 100 per cent renewable energy. And IKEA, which appears to be more than half way there, says it is saving money doing so.
The NSW solar bonus will end: What to do before the money stops flowing
If you are one of those lucky bastards who made a motza out of boldly entering a new solar world, you may need to pause in your euphoria for a moment and consider the options.
The off grid experience – and how it's changed since 1992
This family quit the rat race more than two decades ago. They have used solar PV, a wind turbine, small hydro and battery storage to manage their power needs, with all the usual mod-cons.
