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University Of Hawai’i Rolling Out More Solar Power And Battery Storage

University Of Hawai'i solar + storage

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The University of Hawai’i  says its Maui College campus will be among the first in the USA to source 100 percent of its energy from on-site solar power systems paired with battery storage – with other UH campuses to follow. [Read more…]

Community Energy Storage Trial For Western Australia

Community energy storage

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WA’s Western Power will soon give owners of solar panels in the suburb of Meadow Springs a way to “bank” their solar electricity. [Read more…]

A Sting In The Tail Of QLD’s No-Interest Solar And Battery Loans Program

The upcoming Queensland Government’s “no-interest” solar and battery loans program holds an unpleasant surprise for some installers looking forward to a bit of extra work – and it will limit consumer choice. [Read more…]

International Battery Storage Standard Adopted In Australia

Australian battery storage standard

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Standards Australia announced the adoption of an international battery standard last week, part of a larger plan to help ensure Australian consumers are protected as the home energy storage market grows. [Read more…]

SA’s Resilient Hills & Coasts Community Energy Program RFP Announced

Community Energy Program - South Australia

Six South Australian councils have banded together in an effort to empower local households and businesses to slash their electricity bills and carbon emissions through the use of renewables and energy storage. [Read more…]

U.S. 300MW Battery Storage Project Looks Set To Proceed

AES 300MW battery storage project

The company that held the title of the world’s largest installed lithium-ion battery system earlier this year has cleared a hurdle for a far larger energy storage project.

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Battery Storage Switched On At The Art Gallery Of South Australia

Energy storage at the Art Gallery of South Australia

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The Art Gallery of South Australia has been fitted with 64kWh of battery storage, a demonstration system to help manage the gallery’s electricity demand.

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Solar + Battery Storage For The Home Depot

Solar + Tesla Powerpack project - Home Depot

The world’s largest  home improvements retailer is installing solar panels on 50 more of its stores, along with Tesla Powerpack battery storage at some outlets.

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Community Solar Power Funding Opportunity In WA’s Avon River Basin

Grants for solar power in Western Australia's wheatbelt

Sustainable Community Grants – Avon River Basin

Grants that can be used towards community solar energy projects are up for grabs in the Avon River Basin region of Western Australia.

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Third Phase Of Townsville Solar + Battery Trial

Solar and battery trial in Townsville

It’s a scientific fact – free batteries make people smile – Image: Ergon Energy

A new phase of an Ergon project in Townsville is trialing new home energy management systems (HEMS) and battery storage, solar panels – and a residential demand tariff.

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