solar and storage
Michael Mazengarb is a journalist with RenewEconomy, based in Sydney. Before joining RenewEconomy, Michael worked in the renewable energy sector for more than a decade.
Battery Climate Governments News & Commentary Storage
Greens unveil $2.2bn battery scheme, to bring home storage in line with solar
Greens battery policy would offer incentives of up to $7000 per battery, and up to double that for low-income households.
Hydro News & Commentary Renewables Solar Storage
Genex finalises NSW solar purchase, as progress continues on Kidston hydro
Genex Power completes acquisition of 50MW Jemalong project in NSW, in bid to diversify, boost earnings, as flagship Kidston solar and pumped hydro storage project progresses.
Battery Governments News & Commentary NSW Government Solar Storage
NSW launches $20m battery round, to shift hospitals and schools to solar and storage
NSW government announces plans to buy 900 smart battery systems, to help cut state school and hospital electricity costs by up to $40,000 a year.
Australian Federal Government Governments News & Commentary Solar Storage
“This is huge” – rule changes to boost solar PV and batteries
AEMC rule changes would give consumers more control over the energy market, and reduce the ability of generators to exploit their market power. This could be a huge win.
Markets News & Commentary Smart Energy Solar Storage Utilities
Networks, grid operators seek more consultation on solar “orchestration” plan
Industry and consumers have more time to weigh in on how best to "integrate" rooftop solar and battery storage, after a huge response to a consultation paper by AEMO...
Governments Redflow Renewables Smart Energy Solar Storage
Redflow ships “biggest” battery order for Fiji digital TV roll-out
Australian energy storage company ships largest-ever order of zinc-bromine flow batteries, to provide energy storage for Fiji’s new digital television network.
News & Commentary one step Solar Storage
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.
Governments News & Commentary one step Solar South Australian Government Storage
“Interest free” loans for solar and storage for South Australia households
South Australia Labor government offers "interest free" loans to 10,000 households to install rooftop solar and battery storage
Governments News & Commentary South Australian Government Storage
SA Libs promise $100m for home battery subsidy scheme
South Australia opposition promises $100m in grants to help homes to buy and install battery storage in lead-up to state election.
