micro-grids

Governments

Horizon’s new solar and battery standalone power systems can be deployed in just 90 minutes
More rapidly deployable standalone power systems are set to be rolled out across Western Australia, as part of a new joint venture aiming to slash network maintenance costs.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 2, 2021

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Community Power

Garden Island Microgrid up and running after connection upgrade
Carnegie’s Garden Island microgrid back up and running after upgrades.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 11, 2021

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Renewables

OzMin’s $1 billion nickel mine could be one of world’s biggest off-grid renewable projects
Oz Minerals says latest study gives tick to $1 billion nickel mine that could be one of world’s biggest off-grid renewable projects.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 9, 2020

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micro-grids

Ausgrid prepares to take customers off the grid with solar and batteries
Ausgrid opens tender for stand alone power systems as networks begin process of taking costly regional customers off the grid.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 26, 2020

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Solar

“Tipping point”: Queensland zinc refinery commits to 100 pct renewables
Queensland zinc refinery Sun Metals commits to 100 per cent renewables, and will reach 80 per cent by 2030 in what is considered a turning point for Australia.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 23, 2020

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Governments

ARENA backs mini wind turbines to power off-grid communications
Australian designed mini wind turbines set to deliver power to off-grid telecommunications systems, receive ARENA backing.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 19, 2020

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Governments

Solar plus storage better than grid connection for remote households
Dozens of WA households taken off the grid and given stand alone solar and storage power systems, cutting costs and improving reliability.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 23, 2020

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Governments

NSW networks encouraged to install microgrids, standalone power, in regions
IPART recommends new standards to support use of microgrids and standalone power systems, when cheaper and more reliable than a connection to the main grid.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 22, 2020

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Governments

No man is an island – even in a future of stand-alone power systems
Consumers might get paid to have batteries that will “island” from the grid, and EVs that can deliver power when needed, as part of plans to make networks more resilient.
Mark Byrne

Oct 21, 2020

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micro-grids

Ikea Adelaide solar and battery microgrid first big step to 100% onsite solar power
Swedish furniture giant set to begin work on an industry-leading, grid-connected commercial solar and battery microgrid based on its Adelaide store.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 15, 2020

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