It will consist of Tesla Powerwalls to store surplus electricity. An interesting project has emerged in solar-friendly Australia, where a group of companies will build in Queensland the first neighborhood 100% equipped with solar and battery energy storage. The plan is to install 6.2 kW solar system (17x 365 W PV modules) and 13.5 kWh […]
Port Gregory wind, solar and battery hybrid plant to power mine
Second-hand wind turbines, solar and a battery will combine to power a remote mine in Western Australia, in a first-of-its kind project supported by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). On behalf of the Australian Government, ARENA is providing $3 million funding to Port Gregory Wind Farm (PGWF) Pty Ltd to build grid-connected wind, solar […]
Gold Fields gold mine to be powered with wind, solar and battery
A Western Australian gold mine will be the first Australian mine to be powered by a wind, solar, battery and gas microgrid now under construction. On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $13.5 million in funding to Agnew Gold Mining Company Pty Ltd, part of the Gold […]