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CEC Calls For Statewide Microgrid Rollout For Western Australia

Solar energy and microgrids in Western Australia

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It’s time to get cracking on microgrids in fringe-of-grid locations across Western Australia says the Clean Energy Council. [Read more…]

New Stand-Alone Power System Trial In Western Australia

Stand alone solar hybrid systems

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WA’s Energy Minister has given the go-ahead for Western Power to proceed with a demonstration project to install stand-alone power systems at up to 60 sites across the state. [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…]

Western Australia’s Emu Downs Solar Farm Completed

Emu Downs Solar Farm

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced on Friday completion of Emu Downs Solar Farm, which is located approximately 200 kilometres north of Perth and 30 kilometres east of Cervantes. [Read more…]

6GW Wind And Solar Power Facility For Western Australia’s Pilbara

Asian Renewable Energy Hub (AREH)

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A consortium has announced a proposed wind and solar power plant of up to 6 gigawatts capacity in Western Australia’s East Pilbara region that will export electricity to Indonesia. [Read more…]

Western Australian Solar Installer Donates System To Local Charity

It’s always great to see Australian solar installation companies supporting the communities that help support them. [Read more…]

Western Australian Museum Construction About To Get Under Way

Western Australian Museum - Solar Power

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The first sod of soil was turned at the site of the new Western Australian Museum yesterday, a huge project that will also incorporate a solar power aspect.

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Frack Off: Australians Favour Renewables Over More Gas Power

A fracking rig

A recent survey indicates strong opposition in Australia to gas fracking, and majority support for expanding renewable energy with battery storage over expanding gas-fired power generation generally. [Read more…]

Australian Home Battery Uptake Accelerates

Home solar battery statistics - Australia

Installations of home battery systems jumped 55% in the second half of last year, and 28.4% of solar installations were accompanied by storage, states a new report. [Read more…]

More Power Price Pain Ahead For Many Australians

Electricity pricing in Australia

Draft determinations for default electricity offer pricing for 2025/26 have been announced for South East Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria for 2025/26. Here’s what’s on the cards. [Read more…]

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