sonnenFlat solar battery system cuts electricity bill to near-zero
A Sydney family is using an innovative solar and battery solution to take their quarterly power bill from Energy Australia close to zero. The sonnenFlat system allows the Fenech family to link up with other sonnen battery owners in Australia, creating a virtual power plant for its users. Under the sonnenFlat system, the Fenechs receive […]
Apple beats Microsoft to reach 100 per cent renewable energy target
Apple has topped rival Microsoft by reaching its 100 per cent renewable target in facilities across 43 countries. In a battle of the giants, the software company has subsequently announced its global offices, retail stores and data centres are all running on 100 per cent clean energy. Interestingly, tech rival Microsoft Corp broke new ground […]
Tasmanian solar farm, state’s largest, helps farmers slash power bills
The largest Tasmanian solar farm will supply energy to the state grid as well as helping farmers offset energy bills. Wesley Vale Solar Farm is on track to produce up to 25,600 MWh of electricity per year. This is enough to power 2,900 homes. Meanwhile, the 12.5 MW Epuron Projects Pty Ltd scheme and a smaller Powercom […]
Australia could reach 100 per cent renewable energy by 2032: ANU prediction
Exponential growth in wind and solar places 100 per cent renewable energy within global reach by 2032, according to two Australian experts. Professor of Engineering Andrew Blakers and Research Fellow Matthew Stocks, both from Australian National University (ANU), claim wind and solar panel installations are growing so fast they will overtake coal-fired power by the […]
Two potential buyers emerge for coal-fired Liddell power station
Both Delta and Alinta energy companies are showing an interest in buying NSW’s Liddell power station, but so far the plant’s owner insists it’s not for sale. The coal-fired plant, owned by AGL, is due to close in 2022. However, the Federal Government is keen to keep it open beyond 2022 with fears its closure […]
Wind turbine giant taps car battery technology for dispatchable power
The world’s biggest wind turbine manufacturer is testing the potential of car battery technology to provide dispatchable power from renewable energy. Danish company Vestas hopes to solve the problem of creating reliable energy from intermittent sun and wind sources by using commercial energy storage in new ways. The company has invested €10 million ($16m) to […]
Families compete to live in Melbourne’s ‘no bills’ solar house
Competition to win a year of rent-free accommodation in the home dubbed the ‘House With No Bills’ or the solar house is pretty tough, News Corp reports. Property developer Mirvac is seeking a “typical Melbourne family” to take part in the experiment, which uses solar energy storage and smart technology to create a ‘no bills’ environment. […]
Power Ledger partnership brings P2P solar energy trading to Melbourne
Power trading software company Power Ledger and energy solutions business Greenwood Solutions have joined forces to deliver peer-to-peer or P2P solar energy trading to Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. The two firms will bring P2P energy trading to four strata units in Burwood, Victoria. Greenwood Solutions will install the solar power systems, while Power Ledger will supply […]
Victoria’s Hepburn Shire solar bulk buy program chases carbon neutral goal
Hepburn Shire is launching a solar bulk-buy scheme for homes and businesses with the aim of being 100 per cent carbon neutral by 2025. Five information sessions held during April will give local residents and firms more information about the community solar and battery bulk-buy initiative in the central Victorian shire. Not-for profit group More […]
Tesla’s new Solar Roof up and running with a lifetime guarantee
One of Tesla’s first Solar Roof systems is up and running with glass solar tiles so strong they come with a lifetime guarantee. Because only a handful of solar roofs are commercially installed, the 9.9 kW system in San Jose, California, is being showcased by its proud owner on social media. Solar glass tiles make up […]
