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Whilst the term virtual power plant (VPP) has been around for awhile now, what does it actually mean and how will they play an important part in our future energy systems? Let’s start with a typical household. If no one is home,...

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Women in Renewables

Main image: Emily Driscoll I’ll begin this article by explaining why I was motivated to write it, and what prompted me to think about my place as a female in the renewable energy industry. I am a member of a number of renewable energy industry forums, and...

Off grid storage, on grid storage and battery back up- What’s the difference?

When many people think of the terms ‘off-grid storage’, ‘on-grid storage’ and ‘battery backup’ they often don’t realise that each of these have important differences that set them apart from each other. So how do they differ? Off-Grid Storage – refers to a...

SA Home Battery Scheme opens up to wider product range

Under the Home Battery Scheme (HBS), the SA Gov will provide 40,000 South Australian homes with subsidies up to $6,000 each for installing battery storage on their homes. The Home Battery Scheme subsidy for Energy Concession Holders is $600 per kWh of battery storage...

Off-Grid Energy, we’re it all began…

With the the New Year having just gone, for many it’s a time to reflect on the year gone by and move forward into the future. As such, we thought we’d kick off 2019 reminiscing with you about where we’ve come from,...

Stand-alone power systems: AMEC is seeking your feedback

The Australian Energy Market Commission wants input from people who have experience with, or are considering, moving off-grid. The AEMC is the rule maker for Australian electricity and gas markets. They are undertaking a review looking at how to maintain appropriate consumer protections and...

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What is a virtual power plant?

Women in Renewables

Off grid storage, on grid storage and battery back up- What’s the difference?

SA Home Battery Scheme opens up to wider product range

Off-Grid Energy, we’re it all began…

Stand-alone power systems: AMEC is seeking your feedback

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