Buzz about batteries was again stirred up over the weekend by Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen. Here’s what’s happening. [Read more…]
A Big Solar Finish In 2022 For Frankston City Council
A rooftop solar power system installed atop an aquatic center in the Melbourne suburb of Frankston has given the local council’s total PV capacity a mighty boost. [Read more…]
Work On New Zealand’s First Big Battery Starts Soon
New Zealand’s Meridian Energy announced yesterday it will kick off construction of its 100MW / 200MWh Ruakākā Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in the first quarter of next year. [Read more…]
Demand Response: SA Air Conditioner Regulation Change
From July next year, certain air-conditioner types newly installed or connected in South Australia will need to meet demand response capability requirements. [Read more…]
Tasmania’s Central Coast Council Brings Forward Net Zero Goal
A green light was lit on Monday night for Tasmania’s Central Coast Council to bring forward its net zero emissions target by a decade and adopt a related plan. [Read more…]
Big Iron Flow Battery Arrives At Queensland Testing Centre
Queensland’s National Battery Testing Centre (NBTC) has a new energy storage system to tinker with – what’s said to be Australia’s first large-scale iron flow battery. [Read more…]
Victorian Solar Installers Struggling With Rebate Application Delays
Some solar installers in Victoria are very frustrated with delays in application processing for the state’s rebate. It’s costing them time and money, and it’s not a great situation for their customers either. [Read more…]
City Of Greater Geelong Celebrates Year Of 100% Renewables
City of Greater Geelong is reaping the benefits of switching to 100% renewables-based electricity for all its operations. [Read more…]
What’s Up With Watta Wella Renewable Energy Project?
There’s been a recent update in relation to a proposed huge clean power project for north-west Victoria. [Read more…]
ACCC Looking Into Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is encouraging feedback on ways to reduce fire and safety risks relating to lithium-ion batteries; including those used in solar energy storage applications. [Read more…]
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