<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/solar-and-battery-energy-hubs-provide-resilience-as-storms-and-fires-cause-havoc-on-grid/>
"Only days after strong winds and lightning strikes caused thousands of power
outages across Victoria, the state is celebrating the completion of its $7.5
million Energy Resilience Solutions (ERS) program, which has rolled out 24
community energy resilience hubs around the state.
Victoria’s minister for energy and resources Lily D’Ambrosio announced the
completion of the ERS program this week with a visit to the recently completed
energy resilience hub in the town of Cockatoo, east of Melbourne.
The Cockatoo energy resilience hub consists of a 13.6kW solar array, a 52kWh
battery, as well as a backup generator, supplying power to three buildings
which will offer local residents a safe place to shelter.
Each hub is equipped with solar panels, batteries, and generators, which are
capable of providing backup power during a severe storm event to ensure
essential services keep running during prolonged power outages.
The aim of these hubs is to ensure residents still have a way to access
essential services such as cook meals, access hot water, charge electronic
devices, and access important information.
It is also hoped that the hubs will help to reduce reliance on diesel
generators as a primary backup tool, lowering energy costs and emissions for
local councils.
The energy resilience hubs have been rolled out in areas at particularly high
risk of severe weather events, like the Yarra Ranges, Gippsland, Dandenong
Ranges, and along the Great Ocean Road."
Note: Our new home is now located in the aforementioned Yarra Ranges.
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
--
mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
