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In the Press
Australian energy software start-up lands ARENA grant for EV charger rollout
Australian clean energy software provider Orkestra says it has secured $2.77 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to advance the deployment of commercial electric vehicle (EV) chargers across Australia.
In the Press
ARENA powers up clean tech startup Orkestra with $2.77 million for EV charger plans
Federal government-backed Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has awarded software startup Orkestra $2.77 million in co-funding to help fast-track the rollout of commercial electric vehicle chargers.
Company News
ARENA funds Orkestra $2.77M to Accelerate Commercial EV Charger Deployment
Orkestra is pleased to announce $2.77 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to advance the deployment of commercial electric vehicle (EV) chargers across Australia. 
Product Features
Is this the world's most advanced business model design tool for energy projects?
Business model builder is an exciting feature that will blow the doors off...
Company News
Orkestra selected for Energy Lab Climate Solutions Accelerator 2023
Orkestra are pleased to announce our selection for Energy Lab's 2023 Climate Solutions Accelerator program.
Industry Insights
Has Covid-19 crippled big-battery and virtual power plant economics
We explore how COVID-19 has affected wholesale market arbitrage opportunities across the NEM.
Industry Insights
How to Unlock and Rapidly Scale the C&I Solar and Battery Market
Watch James Allston's presentation from All Energy 2023 on why solar and energy companies need to unlock the C&I market, utilising Orkestra as a critical enabler.
In the Press
Orkestra Selected for Climate Salad Global Growth Program
Orkestra are pleased to announce we have been selected to take part in the first ever Climate Salad Global Growth Program.
In the Press
Orkestra, the driving force behind clean energy decision-making
Orkestra has secured Seed funding from lead investor Tidal Ventures to revolutionise the energy industry with their game-changing platform that enables critical decision-making throughout the lifecycle of renewable energy projects.
Sales Insights
Feasibility first value selling - a turbocharger for solar and battery installer productivity and growth
Explore the concept of Feasibility First Value Selling utilising Orkestra to help you tap into the C&I solar segment.
Sales Insights
ARENA Community Battery program: How to use Orkestra to prepare funding applications.
Explore how Orkestra can assist you prepare and optimise your grant funding application for ARENA's $120 million community battery program.
Industry Insights
Webinar | Commercial Energy Storage Opportunities with Supply Partners
James Allston joins Supply Partners for a webinar exploring batteries and commercial energy storage opportunities.
Industry Insights
C&I Battery Developer’s guide to the 2022 NEM
The electricity market in the calendar year 2022 was one for the history books - but what does it mean for batteries, now and going forward?
Industry Insights
Community batteries: feel good solution or financial folly?
Orkestra was asked by the Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance (CVGA) to assess the viability of community batteries connected to the local distribution network. Chris Cooper explains what we found.
Industry Insights
5 reasons for caution on community batteries
Explore the results from our comprehensive study into community batteries on behalf of the Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance (CVGA).
In the Press
Start-up gets $1.1m energy boost
Orkestra are pleased to announce our pre-seed funding raise of $1.1m from investors Tidal Ventures.
Industry Insights
Memo to solar installers: get diversifying - the Australian solar market is predicted to contract
If you plan to grow a solar business in Australia, you must have a solution for batteries, EVs and other new energy technology. Why? Because it is going to start contracting.
In the Press
James Allston's all electric home
Our very own James Allston was asked by Nat from Nats What I Reckon and The New Joneses to go through his all electric home and discuss renewable energy.
Industry Insights
5 reasons why C&I virtual power plants will ultimately do better than residential ones
The top 5 reasons why we think that C&I VPPs will ultimately outperform residential VPPs by being bigger and more valuable.
Industry Insights
The 'ISP 2020' - Top 5 highlights for batteries and VPPs
Our top 5 takeaways from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) Integrated System Plan (ISP) for 2020.
Industry Insights
Building all electric homes – and why ditching gas isn’t as easy as it should be
Deep dive with James Allston into the regulations that are currently holding back the transition from gas to all electric houses in Victoria.
Industry Insights
C&I batteries | Don't make these 3 common mistakes
We've outlined the 3 most common mistakes we see people make when it comes to choosing C&I batteries. Read this so you don't have to make them!
Industry Insights
What is the right price for a C&I battery in 2020?
Battery costs have been coming down dramatically in recent years with many people waiting for the “right price”.. but what does that mean?
Product Features
Exploring Energy Business Models
Join us for our webinar series 'Exploring Energy Business Models in Orkestra' looking at practical examples in the Business Model Builder.
Industry Insights
Passed: The Most Impactful Legislation on Climate in a Decade (that no one has even heard of)
The Treasury Laws Amendment Bill 2024:What you need to know, how businesses must prepare and how the commercial solar and battery industry can benefit.
Industry Insights
Leveraging VPP Value for Commercial Batteries
Curious about how Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) can unlock new revenue for your commercial solar and battery systems? Watch our latest webinar with special guests VPP Partners and Cornwall Insight.
Product Features
Successfully Selling Commercial Solar and Batteries
Access our free online course exploring selling commercial solar and batteries.
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