Allume Rooftop Solar Salvation Army Pilot Demonstration
- $220k Funded by ARENA
- $1.03m Total project cost
Summary
Allume Energy will further develop the ‘SolShare’ to enable The Salvation Army (TSA) to on-sell excess solar energy to other, separately metered tenancies in their building.
Need
Allume Energy has developed the SolShare, a behind-the-meter solar sharing solution that can distribute solar energy generated from a single system to multiple, separately metered units. A power purchase agreement (PPA) will pay for the system and then charge the tenants (TSA) for their solar energy usage. Any excess energy supplied would be sent to the electricity grid.
Action
Allume Energy will develop the SolShare algorithms to prioritise solar energy delivery to TSA’s unit in the building. Additional solar energy will be distributed to the other tenants in the building generating a return for TSA. Improv Billing will calculate the bill.
Learn more
Report: Allume Rooftop Solar Salvation Army Pilot Demonstration
This report presents the challenges in implementing the Allume Solar Rooftop Project that resulted in mutual termination of the project.
Video: Unlocking Rooftop Solar for Apartments and Multi-Tenanted Buildings
Melbourne’s Allume Energy has invented the SolShare – the world’s first behind-the-meter solar sharing device.
Media Release: New SolShare Technology Breaking Down Solar Barriers
An innovative new technology created by Australian startup Allume Energy is set to revolutionise the way multi-tenanted buildings can access and benefit from rooftop solar.
Outcome
The Allume Rooftop Solar project outcomes include:
- Provide an opportunity to increase renewable energy use in buildings
- Reduce the financial barriers to accessing renewable energy for both building owners and tenants
- Provide new revenue streams for TSA from on-selling solar energy
- Reduce electricity bills for tenants in buildings by providing opportunities to buy cheaper solar energy.
Additional impact
If the Allume Rooftop Solar project is successful, this technology solution could be replicated across not-for-profit organisations throughout Australia.
ARENAWIRE Blogs
SolShare technology invention smashes barriers to solar apartments
An Australian startup is making solar available to more people than ever before with the world’s first behind-the-meter solar sharing device.
