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First new steel mill in Australia in 35 years to be the first to be powered by 100 per cent renewables

The first new steel mill to be be built in Australia in more than 35 years will also be the first to contract its electricity supply entirely from renewables, after striking a deal with mining giant BHP.
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More batteries, both big and small, mean solar farms don’t have to shut down so often

One of the biggest headaches for owners of utility-scale solar farms in the last few years has been the huge increase in negative price intervals in the middle of the day, with some facilities forced to switch off – rather than pay someone else to take their power – more than half the time. That […]
Home battery boom and hours of free power are re-shaping how consumers use the grid

Home battery boom and hours of free power are re-shaping how consumers use the grid

Consumers are changing the way they use the grid, with the Solar Sharer causing a demand spike in middle of the day, and home batteries flattening evening peaks.

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First new steel mill in Australia in 35 years to be the first to be powered by 100 per cent renewables

First new steel mill in Australia in 35 years to be the first to be powered by 100 per cent renewables

The first new steel mill to be be built in Australia in more than 35 years will also be the first to contract its electricity supply entirely from renewables, after striking a deal with mining giant BHP.
More batteries, both big and small, mean solar farms don’t have to shut down so often

More batteries, both big and small, mean solar farms don’t have to shut down so often

One of the biggest headaches for owners of utility-scale solar farms in the last few years has been the huge increase in negative price intervals in the middle of the day, with some facilities forced to switch off – rather than pay someone else to take their power – more than half the time. That […]
Home battery boom and hours of free power are re-shaping how consumers use the grid

Home battery boom and hours of free power are re-shaping how consumers use the grid

Consumers are changing the way they use the grid, with the Solar Sharer causing a demand spike in middle of the day, and home batteries flattening evening peaks.
Rooftop PV, wind, solar and batteries bring down prices despite record demand over winter

Rooftop PV, wind, solar and batteries bring down prices despite record demand over winter

Big batteries and households continue to have a big impact on Australia’s main grid, helping reduce average wholesale prices despite an increase in underlying demand.
Australia pre-fab solar innovator 5B lands new 70 MW order, which could grow to 2 gigawatts

Australia pre-fab solar innovator 5B lands new 70 MW order, which could grow to 2 gigawatts

Australian solar innovator 5B has landed a new order for 70 MW of its pre-assembled, rapid-deploying solar to supply the shape-shifting Aurora Energy Precinct in South Australia.
China PV giant says rebate expansion is spurring demand for supersized rooftop systems, and batteries

China PV giant says rebate expansion is spurring demand for supersized rooftop systems, and batteries

The extension of the SRES has triggered a jump in interest for solar panels – but also batteries, as companies look to reduce energy bills.
Off-grid gold mine achieves 75 per cent wind and solar share – even in the middle of winter

Off-grid gold mine achieves 75 per cent wind and solar share – even in the middle of winter

The sun wasn’t shining brightly in the middle of winter, but its four wind turbines helped this off-grid gold mine achieve 75 pct renewable share over the quarter.
First Nations deal edges PV projects, including Australia’s first gigawatt-scale solar farm, closer to construction

First Nations deal edges PV projects, including Australia’s first gigawatt-scale solar farm, closer to construction

30-year agreements with traditional owners sealed for three solar and battery projects in Queensland, including the first gigawatt-scale PV project in Australia.