A fully electrified home powered by renewables will need less than 40% of the energy of its fossil-fueled counterpart. And save thousands.
Electrify everything and go renewable. Turns out it’s much cheaper than thought
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Regulatory madness promotes dirty diesel over renewable mini grid at Broken Hill
Transgrid may be forced to buy a pair of ageing, dirty diesel generators – rather than investing in a world-leading renewable micro-grid – due to Australia’s regulatory regime.
5MS explainer: The early bidder will catch the worm
5MS will encourage investment in battery storage, but it will also bring create risks for renewable generators.
NSW plans new scheme to help homes cut peak demand, including batteries
NSW government to support households and businesses shift energy use out of peak periods with new Peak Demand Reduction Scheme.
Origin’s big technology play pays off, as Octopus stake surges to $1.1bn
Origin’s investment in an innovative customer management platform pays dividends, with Octopus Energy surging to a A$5.5 billion valuation.
“Making invisible visible:” Vector signs up with X for electricity grid moonshot
NZ signs up to “moonshot” collaboration with X, led by Audrey Zibelman, aimed at helping rapid decarbonisation of power systems.
Energy monitoring platform Wattwatchers nets $5.3 million in Series B investment
Australian-grown energy technology firm Wattwatchers secures $5.3 million in Series B funding ahead of expansion.
Island energy transitions set path for new funding of renewable microgrids
ARENA hopes to replicate success of King, Flinders and Lord Howe islands in new funding round for remote micro-grids.
Lord Howe enjoys five days and nights with solar and Tesla battery only
A solar and Telsa battery powered microgrid on Lord Howe Island turns six-months old, dramatically reducing the island’s diesel use.
Rio Tinto to triple solar capacity of Weipa mine, and add battery storage
Rio Tinto to treble size of Weipa solar farm – once the largest solar facility at an off-grid Australian mine site – and add battery storage.
