Articles Tagged with: Community Batteries

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.

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.

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.