The founder of an initiative in Victoria to take a town to 100 per cent renewable energy has been named as a nominee for the 2021 Australian of the Year Awards. [Read more…]
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Renewable Newstead Solar Farm Project Update
The town of Newstead in Central Victoria is another step close to achieving its ambitious solar energy goals. [Read more…]
Indigo Council Declares Climate Emergency, Aims For 100% Renewables
Victoria’s Indigo Shire Council voted to declare a climate emergency last week and join dozens of councils looking to slash emissions and energy costs with a renewables PPA. [Read more…]
Victorian Budget Funds For Renewable Newstead Solar Farm Project
Monday’s budget held good news for solar buyers throughout Victoria, but the town of Newstead had an additional reason to celebrate with the honouring of an election commitment. [Read more…]
Funding For Third Microgrid In Yackandandah
Victoria’s Andrews Labor Government has announced funding to go towards a microgrid project in Yackandandah, the third for the town. [Read more…]
More Steps Towards 100% Renewables In Yackandandah
Excitement is building in the small town of Yackandandah in northeast Victoria as it moves towards a fossil fuel-free energy future.
Solar + Battery Powered Heat Refuge For Avenel
The tiny Victorian town of Avenel now has a place for residents to find relief from summer heat during a blackout event. [Read more…]
Big Community Battery Proposed For Phillip Island
A proposed community battery energy storage system for Victoria’s Phillip Island has been announced by AusNet Services and Mondo. [Read more…]
More Victorian Community Power Hubs Energised
16 solar energy projects will be delivered before the end of this year by Community Power Hubs supported by the Victorian Government. [Read more…]
CitiPower Considering Community “Solar Sponge” Battery Rollout
Victoria’s CitiPower and the Yarra Energy Foundation have partnered up for a potential community battery storage project in Melbourne’s inner suburbs. [Read more…]
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