“Interest free” loans for solar and storage for South Australia households
By Giles Parkinson on 23 February 2018
South Australia Labor government offers “interest free” loans to 10,000 households to install rooftop solar and battery storage
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SA Libs promise $100m for home battery subsidy scheme
By Sophie Vorrath on 10 October 2017
South Australia opposition promises $100m in grants to help homes to buy and install battery storage in lead-up to state election.
NT indigenous communities begin shift to hybrid solar and storage
By Sophie Vorrath on 26 July 2017
ARENA backed NT project commissions first 10 solar, battery storage systems, cutting diesel fuel use by more than a million litres a year.
5GW battery storage: How households can stabilise the grid
By Sophie Vorrath on 29 March 2017
Reposit Power says home battery storage the key to Australia’s energy security puzzle, not grid-scale applications.
World-leading solar and battery storage project lures BHP
By Giles Parkinson on 23 August 2016
BHP says potential for solar and battery storage at remote and off-grid sites is “enormous” as it signs on to world-leading project near Cooktown in north Queensland. Co-funders ARENA says it is clear battery storage is already competitive in certain locations.
SolarCity, Tesla see Australia as key market for cheapest solar and storage
By Sophie Vorrath on 11 August 2016
SolarCity’s results call revealed plans to manufacture building integrated solar roofing, target Australia as key solar + storage market.
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Ausgrid to fast-track household solar and battery installs, cut costs by $200
By Sophie Vorrath on 27 July 2016
NSW network operator unveils plans to fast-track installation of solar and battery systems up to 30kW, saving customers more than $200 on applications.
South Australia targets battery storage in new renewables auction
By Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson on 27 July 2016
South Australia says 25% of its energy needs will come from “dispatchable” renewables, such as solar with battery storage and biomass.
Electrolux seeks to power Adelaide factory with solar and battery storage
Electrolux wants to power its only remaining Australian factory with a combination of 2.5MW of solar PV and 500kW battery storage.