Battery

South Australia says Tesla virtual power plant charging ahead
South Australia says second phase of Tesla virtual power plant going well, and it now looking at third phase which could deliver a 250MW VPP.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 26, 2019

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Battery

Standards Australia claims “consensus” on strict new home battery rules
Controversial home battery installation rules look set to be adopted in Australia, after a vote on the latest draft of safety guidelines reportedly won “consensus” support. At least, we think that is what has happened.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 25, 2019

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Storage

Musk says terrawatt hour of batteries needed each year to shift global energy
It might have turned the motor industry upside down and led to to an unstoppable shift to EVs, but Musk says Tesla needs a step change to do the rest.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 25, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

Queensland shortlists 10 big renewable and storage projects for CleanCo contracts
Queensland announces 10 wind, solar and battery storage projects that will compete for contracts with newly formed CleanCo.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 24, 2019

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Storage

Battery industry on tenterhooks, awaiting result on vote for new standard
The ballot has closed, but the battery industry may have to wait to find out if new strict installation standards have been approved or not.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 23, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

South Australia has 10GW wind and solar in pipeline as it heads to 100% renewables
South Australia says it has 10GW of wind and solar projects now in pipeline, as it heads towards target of “net” 100% renewables, and becoming a clean energy powerhouse.
Giles Parkinson & Sophie Vorrath

Jul 23, 2019

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CleanTech Bites

Who is going to manage and control rooftop solar, batteries and electric vehicles?
AEMO and ENA proposed “hybrid” system to monitor and manage distributed energy – rooftop solar, batteries and EVs – and look to the positives of the energy transition.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 22, 2019

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NSW to loan up to $14,000 to homes for rooftop solar and batteries
NSW to offer households interest-free loans of up to $14,000 to install solar and storage, but concerns raised about cost benefits and if it will repeat problems in Victoria.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 19, 2019

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Solar

Fourth huge solar and battery project approved for South Australia
S.A. government green-lights EPS Energy plans to install a 280MW solar plus battery project near Port Pirie – the fourth huge solar and battery project in the state.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 19, 2019

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Storage

Australia home battery industry at risk as CEC backs bunker mentality
Battery storage companies fear for future in Australia after CEC decides to support strict new standards that will send price of installation rocketing.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 19, 2019

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WA unveils demonstration hydrogen home, and green hydrogen strategy
WA Govt announces $10M renewable gas development fund as gas network company ATCO unveils renewable hydrogen demonstration hub
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 18, 2019

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Solar

Defence signs contract to power Darwin bases with solar and battery storage
Defence bases in Darwin to source solar and battery storage after deal signed with Lendlease.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 18, 2019

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