Rising power bills signal the end of an era for Australia’s electricity grid
15 December, 2016
Electricity bills are set to rise further for households, according to a report from the Australian Energy Markets Commission (AEMC).
Wine Industry Leads Way on Solar Uptake in Australia
14 December, 2016
Dozens of wineries in Australia’s premier wine state are harnessing the sun’s power for purposes beyond growing grapes.
World’s largest virtual power plant trial a big hit with SA consumers
14 December, 2016
AGL Energy’s delivery of what would be the world’s largest virtual power plant – in South Australia – looks set to come in “well ahead of schedule,” after the utility announced on Thursday that it had already sold out its first round of 150 connected battery storage systems, with 350 second-phase battery systems now up for grabs.
Bill Gates Launches $1 Billion Breakthrough Energy Investment Fund
14 December, 2016
Billionaire philanthropist and investor Bill Gates is launching a $1 billion fund, called Breakthrough Energy Ventures, to invest in new forms of clean energy.