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**Author:** [@EnergyTogether](https://community-energy.discourse.group/u/EnergyTogether)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 October 2024 03:25 UTC](https://community-energy.discourse.group/t/about-the-resources-category/43 "2024-10-04T03:25:10Z")
Please post anything here that you think community energy groups might find useful. Please use tags and categories to identify the use case. In the first instance we have set up sub-categories for New Technology, Local … --- ## [Home Electrification Resources and Tools](https://community-energy.discourse.group/t/home-electrification-resources-and-tools/71)
**Author:** [@HeatherSmith](https://community-energy.discourse.group/u/HeatherSmith)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [15 July 2026 00:42 UTC](https://community-energy.discourse.group/t/home-electrification-resources-and-tools/71 "2026-07-15T00:42:24Z")
Electrify Wangaratta’s great sign up to get off gas tool NB Victorians can also use the Electric Home planner And if you are really keen try the ACT Next Choice Electric Tool But for a more comprehensive audit, you can’… --- ## [Emerging battery technologies](https://community-energy.discourse.group/t/emerging-battery-technologies/74)
**Author:** [@HeatherSmith](https://community-energy.discourse.group/u/HeatherSmith)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [10 July 2026 02:20 UTC](https://community-energy.discourse.group/t/emerging-battery-technologies/74 "2026-07-10T02:20:57Z")
--- ## [Modelling the virtual storage 'Ponzi scheme'](https://community-energy.discourse.group/t/modelling-the-virtual-storage-ponzi-scheme/69)
**Author:** [@nickMasonSmith](https://community-energy.discourse.group/u/nickMasonSmith)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [11 November 2024 11:02 UTC](https://community-energy.discourse.group/t/modelling-the-virtual-storage-ponzi-scheme/69 "2024-11-11T11:02:29Z")
Tristan Edis wrote an article in the Financial Review describing community batteries as a ‘Ponzi scheme’. More specifically, his argument is built around the idea of ‘virtual storage’ whereby customer exports are virtual… --- ## [Not permanent Solar installs](https://community-energy.discourse.group/t/not-permanent-solar-installs/57)
**Author:** [@HeatherSmith](https://community-energy.discourse.group/u/HeatherSmith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [5 November 2024 01:53 UTC](https://community-energy.discourse.group/t/not-permanent-solar-installs/57 "2024-11-05T01:53:20Z")
https://www.powerfieldenergy.com/ In America at the moment but may be a promising technology for awkward solar installations --- ## [Matching surplus solar to hot water or other loads](https://community-energy.discourse.group/t/matching-surplus-solar-to-hot-water-or-other-loads/58)
**Author:** [@HeatherSmith](https://community-energy.discourse.group/u/HeatherSmith)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [17 October 2024 06:08 UTC](https://community-energy.discourse.group/t/matching-surplus-solar-to-hot-water-or-other-loads/58 "2024-10-17T06:08:28Z")
what technologies have you come across that can help households use their surplus solar? Here’s one to get us started: https://www.catchpower.com.au/ --- ## [Analyse your relationships for better collaboration](https://community-energy.discourse.group/t/analyse-your-relationships-for-better-collaboration/62)
**Author:** [@HeatherSmith](https://community-energy.discourse.group/u/HeatherSmith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 October 2024 13:08 UTC](https://community-energy.discourse.group/t/analyse-your-relationships-for-better-collaboration/62 "2024-10-11T13:08:07Z")
--- ## [C4CE photo and video resources](https://community-energy.discourse.group/t/c4ce-photo-and-video-resources/61)
**Author:** [@HeatherSmith](https://community-energy.discourse.group/u/HeatherSmith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [11 October 2024 12:25 UTC](https://community-energy.discourse.group/t/c4ce-photo-and-video-resources/61 "2024-10-11T12:25:46Z")
Our Flikr accounts (NB we can also provide access to the google drive with these photos) 2017 and before: CORE Photo Library’s albums | Flickr 2024 Congress: https://www.flickr.com/photos/c4ce/ YouTube channel: https:… --- ## [Does a solar fence make sense?](https://community-energy.discourse.group/t/does-a-solar-fence-make-sense/54)
**Author:** [@HeatherSmith](https://community-energy.discourse.group/u/HeatherSmith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 October 2024 07:38 UTC](https://community-energy.discourse.group/t/does-a-solar-fence-make-sense/54 "2024-10-04T07:38:31Z")
The idea of solar fences has emerged in places like Europe with a high price of land. Grid cognition ran some numbers and showed that you can produce more if the fence is two sided and it can be more valuable because an… --- ## [Why can't we just re-use solar panels?](https://community-energy.discourse.group/t/why-cant-we-just-re-use-solar-panels/53)
**Author:** [@HeatherSmith](https://community-energy.discourse.group/u/HeatherSmith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 October 2024 07:10 UTC](https://community-energy.discourse.group/t/why-cant-we-just-re-use-solar-panels/53 "2024-10-04T07:10:17Z")
It’s complicated and the resources in this category dive into a lot more detail but in summary: faulty and non-compliant components need to be identified and removed used solar panels have already collected Renewable e… --- ## [People and organisations in the solar recycling space](https://community-energy.discourse.group/t/people-and-organisations-in-the-solar-recycling-space/52)
**Author:** [@HeatherSmith](https://community-energy.discourse.group/u/HeatherSmith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 October 2024 07:03 UTC](https://community-energy.discourse.group/t/people-and-organisations-in-the-solar-recycling-space/52 "2024-10-04T07:03:13Z")
https://www.circularpv.com.au/ This alliance is a great start. https://secondlifesolar.com.au/circular-economy-solutions-for-solar-energy-projects/ a whole lot of news at this link that gets you in the know with differe… --- ## [Circular PV report](https://community-energy.discourse.group/t/circular-pv-report/51)
**Author:** [@HeatherSmith](https://community-energy.discourse.group/u/HeatherSmith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 October 2024 06:59 UTC](https://community-energy.discourse.group/t/circular-pv-report/51 "2024-10-04T06:59:08Z")
Reuse in Australia is really, really nascent. More happening overseas in this space. This report is what the fabulous Laura Jones knew at the start of 2024 --- ## [Oct 24 - circular economy conference for solar](https://community-energy.discourse.group/t/oct-24-circular-economy-conference-for-solar/50)
**Author:** [@HeatherSmith](https://community-energy.discourse.group/u/HeatherSmith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 October 2024 06:56 UTC](https://community-energy.discourse.group/t/oct-24-circular-economy-conference-for-solar/50 "2024-10-04T06:56:32Z")
Summary: The “Solar Panels and the Circular Economy” conference will explore sustainable practices for solar panel lifecycle management, focusing on recycling and circular economy models. Date: October 24, 2024 Time: 9… --- ## [Energy Models for local councils - central Vic](https://community-energy.discourse.group/t/energy-models-for-local-councils-central-vic/49)
**Author:** [@HeatherSmith](https://community-energy.discourse.group/u/HeatherSmith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 October 2024 03:51 UTC](https://community-energy.discourse.group/t/energy-models-for-local-councils-central-vic/49 "2024-10-04T03:51:53Z")
: CVGA Energy Models for Local Councils - a decision makers guide | Coalition 4 Community Energy --- ## [Community Energy program proposal for 6 Councils on SA's Fleurieu Peninsula](https://community-energy.discourse.group/t/community-energy-program-proposal-for-6-councils-on-sas-fleurieu-peninsula/48)
**Author:** [@HeatherSmith](https://community-energy.discourse.group/u/HeatherSmith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [4 October 2024 03:49 UTC](https://community-energy.discourse.group/t/community-energy-program-proposal-for-6-councils-on-sas-fleurieu-peninsula/48 "2024-10-04T03:49:35Z")
--- ## [South Australia's LGA legal advice on community energy foundations](https://community-energy.discourse.group/t/south-australias-lga-legal-advice-on-community-energy-foundations/47)
**Author:** [@HeatherSmith](https://community-energy.discourse.group/u/HeatherSmith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 October 2024 03:43 UTC](https://community-energy.discourse.group/t/south-australias-lga-legal-advice-on-community-energy-foundations/47 "2024-10-04T03:43:47Z")
The toolkit for community energy projects under the Southern and Hills Local Government Association (LGA) focuses on legal and governance aspects vital for establishing community energy initiatives. Below is a summary of…