To be part of the solution of transitioning the energy economy to full reliance on renewables
As a volunteer community energy organisation, we are reliant on grant funding, donations, philanthropic assistance, pro bono services, and government support.
To act as an aggregator of rooftop solar generation and engage in residential energy sharing in our local community.
To reduce electricity costs and increase the value of solar feed-in by establishing a large community battery. To encourage the uptake of solar energy.
Based in postcode 2251 in NSW.
We have chosen a Flow Battery developed by an Australian company that uses a liquid electrolyte. This type of battery has a lower fire risk when constantly charging and discharging. It also has a lower resource footprint at manufacture.
If successful our energy model could be expanded or duplicated to benefit other communities
Everyone. This is a For Purpose Community Based local energy scheme that aims to benefit those with or without rooftop solar. Initially, this will only cater for residential scheme members of 2251.
No. One of our aims is to share abundant locally produced excess solar energy with all members of the community.
When up and running this will be a simple process of clicking on the JOIN NOW button.
As a community group we are not allowed to trade in electricity directly. We will be entering into a partnership with a community aligned Electrical Retailer to provide the full range of customer services.
No. As with any other Electrical Retailer you are free to change at any time.
No. Any kind of metering device can be accomodated in our scheme.
The operation of the battery will allow us to store daytime solar energy for later use in the evening peak. The battery will also give us the ability to capitalise on network concessions provided by grid operators, and benefit from cheap off-peak rates at night.
Community PowerShare, a For Purpose Community Based Organisation will own the battery asset.
We hope to locate the battery on land belonging to Central Coast Council as part of a partnering arrangement. We have identified a highly suited location at the former landfill site at Kincumber.
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