Articles Tagged with: Community Batteries

You don’t need a PhD in energy policy to see the crunch coming. Australia’s plugging in everything — EVs, heat pumps, home batteries; full electrification is coming — while coal plants cough their last and politicians chase emissions targets like it’s a race for Olympic gold. On paper, we’re on track for 82% renewables by 2030. Out in the paddocks, where those turbines and panels actually land, it’s another story.

As Australia accelerates its transition to renewable energy, finding efficient ways to store electricity has become paramount. With the rapid expansion of solar and wind power, innovative technologies like flow batteries are set to play a pivotal role in securing a sustainable energy future.

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has launched an ambitious $3.6 million initiative, "Solar for Apartments," that targets one of the more challenging sectors of the housing market in terms of renewable energy adoption—apartment complexes. This initiative represents a strategic collaboration between the Australian and ACT governments, marking a significant step towards sustainable urban living.

In a remarkable development for Australia's renewable energy sector, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has witnessed a surge in interest in community battery projects. This enthusiasm was evident in the first round of the Community Batteries Funding Program, which saw an extraordinary level of participation from across the nation.

To power Australia without fossil fuels will mean using batteries to store power from solar and wind. We often think this means home batteries – or large grid-scale installations.