CORENA - Citizens' Own Renewable Energy Network Australia
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Climate action requires the efforts of individuals, organisations, and governments if the world is to achieve its collective goal of net-zero carbon emissions. Fortunately, some communities are literally taking the power into their own hands and are banding together to create community renewable energy projects. These innovative community projects not only produce economies of scale …
Updated: 9/5/2025 Solar batteries store the excess energy that solar panels produce so that it can be used when the sun isn’t shining, be it at night or during inclement weather. If you already have a solar power system, or your organisation is considering investing in one, a solar battery as part of the installation …
Mansfield Autism Statewide Services are an independent, not-for-profit organisation who have supported young people and their families living with autism in Victoria for over 50 years. This project will involve installing a 99.8kW solar system on their new equine therapy arena. Find out more and donate here.
In a world facing a climate emergency, it is more important than ever to educate those around us of the importance of climate action. Whether in your community, workplace, or socially, communicating and emphasising the importance of taking positive actions such as embracing energy efficiency, getting off gas, transitioning to renewable energy sources and switching …
Thanks to your donations and the CORENA revolving fund, Capri Theatre can now go solar! With this, Projects 52 and 53 are now fully funded, raising over $180,000 in total. We thank everybody who chipped in and supported the projects!
With the world progressing ever more decisively towards decarbonisation, thankfully, within the transportation industry, many automotive manufacturers have committed to transitioning their vehicle offerings to electric rather than internal combustion-based vehicles, paving the way for a greener future. As such, a new variety of commercial electric vehicles have been developed and are coming to market. …
CORENA is pleased to announce Future Materials as the winner of their inaugural Innovation Award, and to celebrate all seven award nominees for their unique initiatives to reduce carbon emissions. The award recognises the most innovative and creative emission reduction project or initiative, as assessed by the CORENA Committee. Future Materials, currently under development, will …
We are delighted to have received a very generous offer to match our project donations dollar-for-dollar, up to a maximum of $10,000. Can you help? These funds will be used to meet our fundraising goals for Project 52. Capri Theatre and anything left over will be used for subsequent projects in the pipeline. Your donation …
It has been a big year for CORENA. Find out all about it in our 2022-23 annual report. Even better come along to our AGM which will be held on the 19th of October. Find about more and register to attend here.
No matter whether your office is commercial or not-for-profit, there are certain appliances, devices, and other power guzzlers that routinely use a significant amount of energy. By being more conscious of where your biggest energy consumption is coming from, you can take positive actions to not only reduce carbon emissions, but also save on your …
