One step closer to aluminium-ion batteries
05 December, 2018Scientists have demonstrated a strategy for designing active materials for rechargeable aluminium-ion batteries that could be used in future for renewable energy storage.
Microgrid project to power US Air National Guard base
30 October, 2018Energy storage company Ecoult is supplying its technology for use in a new microgrid project, where it will help power the Otis Air National Guard Base on Cape Cod.
Grid-scale battery reaches completion in Ballarat
29 October, 2018The 30 MW/30 MWh Ballarat Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is now in the final testing phase before being connected to the grid in time for the approaching summer.
Microgrid trial to help university transition to renewables
16 October, 2018The Monash Smart Energy City project will trial a microgrid at its Clayton campus to demonstrate how it can be reliably powered by 100% renewable energy.
Preparing for the Energy IoT Economy
25 September, 2018 by Giovanni Polizzi, Energy Solutions Manager at Indra AustraliaBy combining Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, renewable energy is becoming a more manageable and economically feasible input for the energy industry.
Grid-scale battery storage facility launches in NZ
24 August, 2018Tesla's Powerpack battery is part of an ambitious project to test the direct integration of battery energy storage with New Zealand's electricity grid.
AUMA SAC actuator
02 August, 2018AUMA is now producing the SAC actuator in a variable speed version with an onboard inverter. This inverter allows starting and speed regulation of the actuator without the problem of 'locked rotor current', which is fundamental for direct on line motors.
AUMA actuators with Elektro Zylinders
02 August, 2018AUMA actuators may now be supplied with Elektro Zylinders to replace hydraulic oil cylinders, with a conventional AUMA SAC or variable speed actuator coupled to a replacement of a hydraulic cylinder.
BMS maintenance that targets energy efficiency
30 July, 2018A traditional vs data-driven maintenance approach to HVAC is compared.
Keller pressure sensors from Bestech Australia
26 July, 2018The importance of the pressure sensors and the Internet of Things.
Atlas Copco ZE 3 low-pressure oil-free rotary screw compressor
25 July, 2018The Atlas Copco ZE 3 low-pressure oil-free rotary screw compressor is suitable for the harshest industrial environments.
How the blockchain can create an energy revolution
24 July, 2018 by Constantyn Van Kemenade, Director of Public Policy at LO3 EnergyConstantyn Van Kemenade from LO3 Energy will be speaking about this revoluation at Siemens' annual digitalization conference, Digitalize 2018.
Big River Group MaxiFloor autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) flooring product
22 June, 2018Big River Group has expanded its selection of environmentally conscious building materials with the launch of MaxiFloor — a sustainable autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) flooring product with good structural, soundproofing and fire-resistant properties.
ABB to install multipurpose microgrid in South Australia
15 June, 2018The microgrid solution will connect an ABB Ability PowerStore 30 MW battery energy storage solution to South Australia's Electranet transmission system.
Volvo FE Electric refuse truck
16 May, 2018The Volvo Trucks Volvo FE Electric is designed for heavier city distribution and refuse transport operations with gross weights of up to 27 tonnes.