Sophie Vorrath
Sophie is editor of One Step Off The Grid and deputy editor of its sister site, Renew Economy. Sophie has been writing about clean energy for more than a decade.
Sophie is editor of One Step Off The Grid and deputy editor of its sister site, Renew Economy. Sophie has been writing about clean energy for more than a decade.
An Australia-first housing development trial offering drastically reduced daytime power costs through a residential solar PPA has seen 90% uptake from new home buyers.
Battery Markets News & Commentary Renewables Solar Storage Utility PV
Coal and gas on notice, as US big solar and battery deal stuns market
Los Angeles deal for 400MW solar + 400MW/800MWh battery plant set to lock in prices of under 2c/kWh for PV, $1.3c/kWh for stored power.
Governments Hydro News & Commentary NSW Government Renewables Storage
NSW plays to its pumped hydro strengths, with green light for Shoalhaven
NSW green lights stage one works for expansion of Origin Energy's Shoalhaven Pumped Hydro Storage Scheme as Snowy pushes for interstate support on new transmission line.
TAI report says latest federal government data confirms two things: 1) Australia's emissions are definitely still going up; 2) The Morrison Coalition government is "contemptuous" of its obligations to...
Battery Governments Rooftop PV Solar Storage Victorian Government
Rooftop solar rebate reopens to “pent-up” demand in Victoria
More than 1000 applications flood in as Victoria’s $1.3bn Solar Homes rebate kicks off in earnest. Batteries are on offer too – but just 200 from now to November.
Markets News & Commentary Renewables Wind
Lal Lal wind farm’s Yendon section now connected to Victoria grid
Part of the massive Victorian wind farm that will help supply Australian packaging giant Orora with 80% renewables is now sending power to the grid.
Governments News & Commentary Renewables Victorian Government Wind
Victoria wind farm rejected by VCAT over proximity to airstrip
Alinta Energy wind farm unlikely to go ahead, after Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal ruled it a threat to endangered bats and to the safe operation of Cobden Airfield.
CleanTech Bites
Big 3 energy retailers shaken by market competition – should brace for battery impact
New AEMC report says upstart retailers driving market competition and lowering prices, and will have crucial role in innovation – particularly in the major market disruption brought by home...
Developers of the 100MW Yarranlea solar farm in Queensland’s Darling Downs have flagged plans to add large-scale battery storage to the “merchant” project.
A power struggle is brewing between Australia's energy incumbents and advocates for market reform over what will be one of the most important components of Australia’s future grid –...
