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.
Compressed air audit reveals potential savings in excess of $300,000
16 May, 2018Southern Cross Compressors (Australia) was commissioned to undertake a comprehensive audit of the compressed air systems within its Victorian manufacturing plants.
Innovative energy storage technologies on show
15 May, 2018More than 60 companies in the Australian and global energy storage industry will come together at the Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition.
Could compressed air energy storage overtake batteries?
03 May, 2018Australia is ahead of the curve when it comes to implementing new energy storage solutions, according to Hydrostor President and COO Jon Norman.
Victorian dairy farms could soon trade on a local renewable energy market
27 April, 2018ARENA has announced $370,000 in funding for a feasibility study into a 'virtual microgrid' for farmers in the Latrobe Valley.
Mixed response to technology-neutral energy policy
24 April, 2018 by Carolyn JacksonThere has been a mixed reaction to the decision by COAG Energy Council to progress to the final design stage for the National Energy Guarantee (NEG).
Microgrid to help run mining operations in Pilbara
20 April, 2018ABB has supplied a 30 MW battery energy storage system to enable uninterrupted power supply from Alinta Energy's Newman Power Station.
Partnership to develop carbon-based battery technology
19 April, 2018Archer Exploration and UNSW have partnered to develop graphite and graphene materials for use in energy storage system applications.
Silicon thermal storage supporting renewables in the grid
16 April, 2018The benefits of storage in relation to providing efficiency in a grid that includes a growing presence of renewables.
Vertiv Liebert ITA2 uninterruptible power supply
09 April, 2018Vertiv has introduced the Liebert ITA2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS), a robust, efficient solution for various IT and non-IT applications. The product comes in 5–10 and 16–20 kVA capacities and provides comprehensive power protection.
Taking renewables to the next level for industry
05 April, 2018 by Carolyn JacksonDemand-side management together with digital technology could help industry further capitalise on renewables.
ABB to upgrade two critical Australian HVDC links
28 March, 2018ABB has won a $30m order to replace the control and protection systems for two vital high-voltage transmission links that were initially installed nearly two decades ago.
Large-scale batteries to be connected to the Victorian grid
23 March, 2018Together, the two lithium-ion batteries will deliver 55 MW of power and provide approximately 80 MWh of energy storage capacity.
