community power Archives - Renew Economy

Exmouth, gateway to Ningaloo, to go 80 per cent renewables with help of solar and battery
Energy providers to aim for their highest share of renewables to meet green expectations suitable for a town that is the gateway to a world heritage site.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 30, 2024

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Solar

Grong Grong: Australia’s first crowdfunded solar farm powers up
Australia’s first crowdfunded solar farm comes with lessons, including what small developers would like from networks.
Rachel Williamson

May 29, 2024

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Chiltern off-grid festival hits back at Sky News’ latest slap down of renewable tech
The Chiltern Off-Grid Living Festival blew up on social media and Sky News over the use of a diesel generator, but the real story is that going off-grid means leaving behind a set-and-forget mindset.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 15, 2024

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Most Australians would pay more for home with solar and batteries, not so sure about EV chargers
Most Australians prepared to pay for homes with solar and battery storage, but not so sure about EV chargers and full electrification.
Marion Rae

Mar 23, 2024

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Ballarat mulls city-wide behind the meter network in push for 100 pct renewables
Ballarat looks at creating its own behind-the-meter network, as it pushes towards its target of 100 per cent renewables.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 18, 2024

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Commentary

People matter: Renewables industry needs a slogan and a story to go with it
The renewables industry needs a national slogan and a story to go with it to drive community support.
David Leitch

Mar 15, 2024

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Storage

Network company wins most of funding in latest community battery grants
The first round of Victoria’s beefed up neighbourhood battery program will fund 25 new installations.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 13, 2024

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Solar

NT launches plan to power 72 remote indigenous communities with 70 pct renewables
Northern Territory government has launches consultations on new strategy to power scores of remote indigenous communities with an average of 70% by 2030.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 2, 2024

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Pumped Hydro

First Nations group gets option for 20pct stake in Sunshine Hydro’s flagship project
Deal with Sunshine Hydro for innovative pumped hydro and green hydrogen hybrid project comes as more renewable companies and buyers look to work with First Nations businesses.
Rachel Williamson

Nov 27, 2023

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The future of energy is community energy, and 100 per cent renewable
Imagine the year is 2030. You are walking down your street. Your local newsletter just announced that your community is now running on 100% renewable energy.
Heather Smith

Nov 19, 2023

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Battery

Community battery message plugs solar powered tram into energy debate
Group behind Victoria’s first inner-urban community battery turns to public transport to raise awareness of vital role of shared energy storage in shift to renewables.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 29, 2023

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Rich, white Americans the most likely to oppose wind farms, says study
Opposing clean energy is a privilege: Nimbyism among wealthy, white communities is extending the consequences of fossil fuels for others.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 27, 2023

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