The second phase of Tesla’s virtual power plant (VPP) initiative in South Australia will connect another 1,000 low-income homes. While innovative, the program is simply the latest in a long line of clean energy projects in Australia.
The South Australian government has added Enphase batteries to its Home Battery Scheme’s list of eligible batteries. Previously, the scheme had only included battery systems manufactured or assembled in South Australia.
Australians have so far enjoyed good news on the energy front to kick off the new year. Country-wide, the Federal Government announced a win for families and small businesses with reduced energy prices. Thousands of families are set to save up to 15 per cent on reducing power bills thanks to government pressure.
With 2019 now underway, it is worth reflecting on another extraordinary year for the Australian renewable energy industry. The industry experienced another record-breaking year in 2018, with $20 billion invested in large-scale renewable projects and close to 1.5 GW of rooftop solar installed, taking Australia past the magic milestone of 2 million homes with rooftop solar.