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Powering research with community batteries

15 April, 2025

A NSW university will soon receive 10 community batteries, thanks to a project run by Hydro Tasmania's energy retailer Momentum Energy.


Praise for Senate committee report into electrification

03 April, 2025

Rewiring Australia has welcomed a report into residential electrification carried out by a Coalition-led Senate committee.


Endeavour Energy launches new community battery program

02 April, 2025

76 new batteries will be delivered across the Illawarra, South Coast, Greater Western Sydney, Blue Mountains and Southern Highlands regions.


AEMO advances Narrabri's Stoney Creek BESS

26 March, 2025

Developed by Energy Vault and Enervest, the impending Stoney Creek BESS is set to be one of the largest eight-hour long-duration battery systems in Australia.


2024 Solar Installation Report Reveals Technical Trends and Installer Rankings Across Australia

18 March, 2025

Leading installer Sunboost captured 3.09% of Australia's solar market in 2024, installing 99,415 kilowatts across 10,432 systems, according to new findings.


New project to connect Aust batteries to Tas VPP

17 March, 2025

An ARENA-funded initiative will see 39 Australian batteries connected to the Hydro Tasmania Virtual Power Plant.


Construction begins on Latrobe Valley's new big battery

05 March, 2025

EnergyAustralia's 350 MW Wooreen Energy Storage System will be one of the largest energy storage systems in Australia.


ARENA launches Round 2 of community battery grants

04 March, 2025

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has announced $46.3 million in funding for the second round of its Community Batteries Funding Program.


Why engineering is critical to meeting Australia's climate targets

14 February, 2025 by Paul Carmignani, Managing Director, Powertech

Solar, wind and battery storage capacity form the foundation of Australia's energy transition, yet challenges remain in scaling both grid-connected and off-grid solutions quickly enough.


RACV virtual power plant

22 January, 2025

RACV is offering virtual power plants (VPPs) for business customers following the successful installation of VPPs at RACV's Torquay and Inverloch resorts.


New solar and battery project to support SA grid

10 December, 2024

The Monarto Energy Project is the first of four nearly identical projects that Flow Power plans to construct in the region over the next year.


Hospitality precinct opts for large-scale solar

03 December, 2024

Brisbane's Howard Smith Wharves has installed a 179 kW rooftop solar array as part of achieving its ambitious sustainability goals.


Mt Piper BESS approved for development

27 November, 2024

EnergyAustralia's proposal for a new battery energy storage system has received development approval from the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.


WA trials long-duration storage for remote communities

26 November, 2024

Battery storage already plays an important role in WA's energy mix, with large-scale batteries operating in Kwinana and Collie.


CICCADA project to analyse Australia's consumer energy

19 November, 2024

The $4.3m initiative will examine the use of consumer energy resources in order to understand how these can be better integrated into the grid.


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