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Energy sector set to discuss how National Grid can meet AI demand
Artificial Intelligence · United Kingdom

Energy sector set to discuss how National Grid can meet AI demand

50% Left coverage: 6 sources
The group is made up of energy providers, tech companies, energy regulator Ofgem, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and Tech Secretary Peter Kyle.See the Story
Australia’s New Home Battery Plan And The Race for Net Zero
Solar Power · Australia

Australia’s New Home Battery Plan And The Race for Net Zero

Coverage: 2 sources
On this week’s Australia Podcast: Rebecca Jones speaks to Keira Wright about why Australia’s pushing for more people to install home batteries to store solar power.See the Story
Microgrids a Step Closer to Reality for Oregon Communities
Victoria, Australia · Victoria

Microgrids a Step Closer to Reality for Oregon Communities

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Communities across Oregon are a step closer to being allowed to generate, distribute and own their own energy sources, after two bills aimed at creating a framework for community-owned microgrids were approved by lawmakers.Microgrids are small, self-contained energy networks, usually powered by wind and solar technology, that produce, distribute and store power locally. Microgrids are usually connected to a utility, but can disconnect and functi…See the Story

“Interest has been record-breaking:" Ikea launches its own balcony solar kit - One Step Off The Grid

Iconic Swedish furniture retailer Ikea has jumped aboard the balcony solar craze, launching its own range of balkonkraftwerk panel and battery kits for the booming German market. Ikea Germany and Swedish solar company Svea Solar launched the new balcony solar kits last week, building on a partnership between the two companies which dates back to 2019. Svea Solar and Ikea Germany have been slowly building up a diverse range of clean energy techno…Ikea · GermanySee the Story

Local power: How councils turn conversations into energy upgrades - One Step Off The Grid

When it comes to cutting emissions and lowering power bills, many Australian households won’t be swayed by glossy ads, government policies, or even rebates. What often gets people to take action is a conversation – with a friend, a neighbour, or someone they trust. With more than 11 million homes across Australia needing some kind of energy upgrade — from insulation and solar to efficient hot water or heating systems — the challenge isn’t just a…Victoria, Australia · VictoriaRead Article

"This is not what I was sold:" VPPs have a trust problem. Can industry fix it? - One Step Off The Grid

Virtual power plants are still dogged by major trust issues, industry experts say, as high up-front costs and complex offers leave customers reluctant to hand over control of their solar and battery assets. Representatives from some of the leading players in the nascent virtual power plant (VPP) sector discussed both the huge potential for consumer resource aggregation, and the significant barriers to uptake, at Australian Energy Week last Thurs…Western Australia · Western AustraliaRead Article

How big home batteries can be cheaper than small under the federal rebate - One Step Off The Grid

The government has announced a federal battery rebate that comes into effect on the 1st of July, although many eligible installations have already taken place. The battery rebate offers customers as discount based on the usable kWh capacity of the battery that is installed and equates to around $335 per kWh assuming a STC price of $36. The government has been describing it as a 30% discount, which in the past has been roughly correct for a typic…Australia · AustraliaRead Article

Unaccredited solar installer convicted of 11 separate offences - One Step Off The Grid

Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has convicted a New South Wales man of multiple offences relating to fraudulent claims under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme.  The CER announced on Wednesday that Craig Burmeister, an electrician, had pleaded guilty before the Wagga Wagga Local Court and been convicted of 11 separate offences regarding the design and installation of solar systems.  Burmeister was convicted of two offences of givin…Wagga Wagga · Wagga WaggaRead Article

China solar giant unveils "most efficient industrial photovoltaic product in the world" - One Step Off The Grid

Chinese solar manufacturing giant Longi has unveiled a new hybrid interdigitated back-contact (HIBC) solar module that it says boasts a power of over 700W and production efficiency of nearly 26 per cent.  Longi unveiled its new solar module at this year’s International Solar Photovoltaic Exhibition (SNEC) in Shanghai, China, alongside Australia’s Professor Martin Green of the University of New South Wales, widely known as the “Father of Solar En…Shanghai, China · ShanghaiRead Article

Energy retailer offers cash-back deal to customers who add solar, batteries - One Step Off The Grid

Australian electricity and gas retailer Momentum Energy will offer customers a cash-back reward for investing in solar and/or battery solutions, through a new partnership with leading national PV provider, Solargain. Momentum Energy, the mainland-based retail arm of state-owned generator Hydro Tasmania, said on Tuesday that its partnership with Solargain was designed to make it easier for homeowners and small- and medium-sized businesses to gene…South Australia · South AustraliaRead Article

Rooftop solar slump continues as consumers hold out for cheaper batteries - One Step Off The Grid

Australia’s rooftop solar slump has continued into its fifth month, as the wait for the launch of federal home battery rebate in July keeps a dampener on investment in new home PV systems around the country. New numbers from Australian solar consultancy SunWiz have revealed that households and businesses added around 235MW of new rooftop solar in May, a slight increase from the previous month, but still well down on what would normally be expect…Australia · AustraliaRead Article

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