Storage
Battery Smart Energy Storage
Why networks think battery storage may be smarter choice than more poles and wires
Australia is poised for a transformation of its electricity system – but not in the ways you’ve heard before. In recent months, transmission companies around the world have been...
AGL Battery Storage Utilities
AGL to boost battery offerings and expand virtual power plant after S.A. success
AGL to expand virtual power plant to other states, offering $1,000 payment to households installing a new battery, and an annual rebate to those with existing systems.
Battery News & Commentary NSW Government Renewables Smart Energy Solar Storage
NSW quietly cancels 200MW virtual power plant, redirects funds to solar loans
NSW government confirms cancellation of planned 200MW virtual power plant to cover costs of interest-free loans for solar, promised in the state election.
Australian Federal Government Battery Governments Solar Storage
Colonial backs solar and battery roll-out in major shopping centres
Colonial First State backs commercial solar plan to roll out up to 9MW of PV panels and 12MWh of battery storage across 15 major shopping centres.
Hydro Renewables Solar Storage
Japan utility takes stake in Genex, to fast-track Kidston pumped hydro project
Japanese utility and hydro specialist J-Power takes $25m stake in Genex Power, to help deliver the pumped hydro component of the Kidston solar and storage project.
Kiamal solar gets finance from three banks and an equity boost from CEFC after starting construction, looks to nearly double size and add a huge battery.
Battery Governments Renewables Solar Storage Tesla United States Government
Hawaii craft brewer adds solar and Tesla battery to cut use of grid and gas
Hawaii craft brewer has a huge solar array, a suite of Tesla batteries, and uses biodiesel when needed. That means it barely needs the grid and is also replacing...
Battery Renewables Storage
Residential batteries are five times more expensive than electric car batteries
Residential battery storage systems cost five times those for electric vehicles. Why is that?
Battery Snowy Hydro Solar Storage Utilities Utility PV
Tailem Bend solar farm officially opens, now for second stage and battery
Tailem Bend solar farm formally opened as developer eyes the next stage for project expansion and large-scale battery storage in South Australia
Australian Federal Government Battery CleanTech Bites Governments micro-grids Smart Energy Solar Storage
Off the grid: AEMC paves way for stand alone systems to replace poles and wires
Landmark ruling means networks can now take thousands of consumers off grid with solar and battery stand alone systems, delivering huge savings for all.
