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Retailer beefs up regional power offer with three new solar-battery projects and “anti-hail” panels
Australian renewables retailer completes and commissions three new solar and battery projects incorporating anti-hail PV modules, and launches bespoke offer to local residents.Local developer snaps up shovel-ready big battery, “strategically located” on state border
Melbourne-based energy storage developer adds another shovel-ready and “strategically located” big battery to its growing energy storage portfolio.
Call for landlords to cover costs of gas connection, in fresh push to electrify rental properties
State governments are being urged to introduce tougher rules and standards to drive electrification of rental properties, and to give renters access to plug-in solar, portable batteries, and EV chargers.
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Retailer beefs up regional power offer with three new solar-battery projects and “anti-hail” panels
Australian renewables retailer completes and commissions three new solar and battery projects incorporating anti-hail PV modules, and launches bespoke offer to local residents.
Commentary
V2G explainer: Safety and the current state of turning electric cars into batteries on wheels
Consumer interest in V2G is growing and new products are entering the market. But the standards and approval pathways in Australia remain immature.
Banks are no longer financing the energy transition on faith, and are declining deals they once would do
Australia does not have a shortage of renewable energy ambition, capital or projects. However, it increasingly has a shortage of projects that banks believe in.
Policy & Planning
Utility giant bets big on data centre demand with plans to build Australia’s biggest gas plant
EnergyAustralia plans to build the nation’s biggest ever gas plant to help fill a supply “gap of gigawatts” created by retiring coal and new demand, including data centres.
Australia’s growing throng of solar panels, home batteries and electric cars to be managed by new regulator
Australia’s growing throng of solar panels, batteries and electric cars will be managed by a new regulator in a multimillion-dollar budget commitment welcomed by investment and climate groups.
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