People with disabilities, and living in specialist accommodation, often miss out on the benefits of energy efficiency. A 2019 pilot has sought to remedy this.
How solar + storage can be a game-changer for people with disabilities
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Mirvac hits go on solar and battery as “standard” in new townhouses
Mirvac says owners of its solar and storage “as standard” townhouses may never pay another electricity bill again, as the property developer begins roll-out of $20,000 PV and battery systems at no extra cost as part of CEFC-backed initiative.
All eyes on Australia battery market, as home storage becomes a “need”
Australia is leading the world on distributed solar uptake, from one end of the grid to the other according to global solar inverter giant SolarEdge, and it will be no different for home battery storage.
“Australia’s largest” virtual power plant completed by AGL in South Australia
AGL marks installation of 1,000th battery system in its South Australia VPP, a milestone it says makes the 5MW scheme the largest of its kind operating in Australia.
Sonnen batteries tapped for “net energy positive” homes in Melbourne
Sonnen to provide battery storage for three new-build suburban solar townhouses, in a cutting edge approach to housing sustainability and affordability.
How electric vehicles can help to slash rooftop solar payback
Battery storage and an electric vehicle can halve the payback period for a home solar system, and fast-charge the transition to renewables, a new report has found.
Solar and battery "pod" to power a north Queensland farm, in govt-backed trial
Belgian-made renewable power “pod” combining solar, battery storage and a generator to be trialled on a north-west Queensland farm, in bid to offer rural customers more reliable, affordable electricity.
Microgrid proposal to help Yackandandah reach 100% renewables
Victorian government backs microgrid in Victoria’s north-east that will trial the use of solar, storage and smart controls to manage network security and avoid costly line upgrades.
Farmers to flock to solar and battery storage, as power costs bite
Survey reveals more than three-quarters of Australia’s farmers plan to invest in solar and battery storage – and 20% are considering wind turbines, Angus Taylor – as the cost of power becomes a major agribusiness concern.
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?
