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The Road to Prosperity Lies in Collective Action
Ana Spataru addresses the challenge of Australia’s ageing coal plants and rising energy costs. This transition to reliable, affordable renewables is as much social as technical, requiring unity and investment in large- and small-scale solutions for long-term prosperity.
President’s Report: Aug 2025
If a week is a long time in politics then a month could be an eternity in the world of community batteries. And there has been a lot of progress for Village Power since we were in touch in July . . .
President’s Report: July 2025
Welcome to the July issue of the Village Power newsletter! This month, Graeme is travelling. In his absence, David Craven has taken on the role of Acting President. Read his report here.
Podcast: Graeme Martin interviewed by ModoEnergy
In this podcast, Wendall from Modo Energy interviews Graeme Martin, founder of Village Power, on community batteries and distributed energy in Australia.
Craig Burton details Village Power's 7 year journey
In this month's edition of 'The Energy' Village Power Board Member, Craig Burton, explains the 7 year journey and the many obstacles facing community groups who want to install community batteries. This is a useful update on the Village Power project.
Common myths about EVs
In this article, Paul Gale-Baker highlights some common myths about electric vehicles (EV’s) from his experience as an owner of an EV and someone who has pushed the range through long trips.
President’s Report - June 2025
Our shift away from implementation of the battery-as-a-service subscription service to the 100% Local Renewable Energy (LRE) program is being considered by Government officers administering the Neighbourhood Battery Initiative funding program. At this stage, I cannot tell you or indicate the likely decision on whether Village Power will continue to receive funding for our project. I can tell you that it is down to the wire.
Electrifying my home with Goodbye Gas
It’s been an interesting journey to make my 25-year-old home more sustainable. Originally, I installed a 1 kW solar system, and solar boost for my original gas hot water system. I added a thermal assessment of my home, draught proofing, and extra insulation.
Village Power members' meeting - June 3
Learn about Village Power's Local Energy (LRE) project and how you and the community can benefit.
Introducing 100% Local Renewable Energy
Graeme Martin introduces the 100% Local Renewable Energy (100% LRE) program supporting households to shift their energy use to locally generated and stored renewable energy.
Launch of the Banyule Community Battery
Village Power congratulates our neighbour, Banyule, on the recent launch of the Banyule Community Battery . . .
Why energy storage matters for Australia's renewable future
Australia is rapidly shifting towards renewable energy, and energy storage is becoming a key blocker . . .
Challenging for community groups to install community-scale batteries
Graeme Martin was invited to join a discussion panel at the recent Energy Storage Summit 2025 in Sydney . . .
The 2025 Village Power board
At the AGM on 31 March 2025, the following people were elected to the board unopposed . . .