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Tesla’s South Australian Big Battery Project “Extraordinary”

Tesla Powerpack Big Battery Project

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The official opening of Tesla’s Powerpack battery project in South Australia demonstrates how rapidly large-scale energy storage can be rolled out says the Clean Energy Council. [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…]

Big Solar And Agriculture Collide In Shepparton

The interest in large-scale solar development in Victoria’s Shepparton region is such that Greater Shepparton City Council wants to refer applications to the State Government. [Read more…]

National Energy Guarantee Implementation “Years Away”, If Ever

COAG Energy Council

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The Federal Government may have been granted a go-ahead on Friday by the states to further develop the NEG, but it’s by no means a free pass. [Read more…]

Australia’s Largest Single Site Rooftop Solar Panel Installation Complete

Charles Sturt University solar power system installation

A 1.77-megawatt solar power installation at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, was officially opened on Monday. [Read more…]

The National Energy Guarantee’s NEGative Impact On Jobs And Health

Loss of solar jobs under the National Energy Guarantee

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New economic modelling from Ernst and Young (EY) indicates 20,000 potential jobs could be forfeited under the proposed National Energy Guarantee (NEG), while Doctors for the Environment Australia has warned about potential health implications. [Read more…]

Victoria’s Black Rock Solar Project Under Way

Black Rock solar project

Construction has commenced on the Black Rock Solar Project, the first of six PV projects for Victoria’s Barwon Water. [Read more…]

Energy Storage Safety A Major Concern For Australians

Battery system safety concerns in Australia

A report published today states Australia has the potential to lead the world in large-scale and home energy storage systems if public uncertainty can be addressed. [Read more…]

Construction Starts On Lismore’s Floating Solar Farm

Lismore City Council floating solar farm

A 99kW floating solar array at the East Lismore Sewage Treatment Plant in New South Wales will provide 12% of the facility’s energy requirements. [Read more…]

CEC Recommends Home Battery Storage Grants For Queensland

Battery system grants - Queensland

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Among its policy priority recommendations ahead of Queensland’s election, the Clean Energy Council has suggested a small battery grants scheme and other actions to support energy storage be implemented in the state. [Read more…]

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