Standards Australia speaks on draft battery storage standard
18 August, 2017Standards Australia has concluded public consultation on the draft battery storage standard — a standard that has been in development for some time.
Digitalisation at the heart of energy's "grand transition"
15 August, 2017At Digitalize 2017 later this month, Siemens will be discussing how the global energy industry is undergoing a major period of transformation — with digitalisation at its heart.
ABB to support integration of renewables in Germany
10 August, 2017ABB has received an order of around $30 million from Dutch-German transmission system operator TenneT to supply a stabilisation solution that is intended to enhance the reliability and quality of power as the German grid absorbs more renewable energy.
Phoenix Contact PT-TWIN push-in contact inserts
07 August, 2017Phoenix Contact has released the PT-TWIN push-in contact inserts for heavy-duty connectors. In addition to offering push-in connection technology, the devices come with a double conductor connection.
Reinventing renewables
20 July, 2017While traditional forms of solar and wind technology currently dominate the renewables market, the technologies continue to be reinvented.
Energy- and emission-saving vision for the construction industry
12 July, 2017ASBEC and ClimateWorks Australia have partnered on a project to develop an industry-led, evidence-based pathway for the adoption of ambitious long-term targets for the energy performance requirements in the National Construction Code.
World's largest Li-ion battery a win for Hornsdale Wind Farm
10 July, 2017 by Lauren DavisThe world's largest lithium-ion battery will be hosted at the Hornsdale Wind Farm near Jamestown, SA, where it will provide stability services for renewable energy and emergency back-up power if a shortfall in energy is predicted.
Virtual Power Plant trial in Wellington
05 July, 2017Redback Technologies has been selected by Contact Energy to participate in a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) trial in Wellington.
Screen-printed batteries on the way
29 June, 2017Ultrathin, flexible screen-printed batteries for cheap portable devices and intermittent renewable energy are now closer to reality than ever, thanks to a project to further develop technology by battery energy storage firm Printed Energy and bring it to market.
Vector contracted to supply NT battery storage system
26 June, 2017Auckland-based energy distribution company Vector has won a contract to supply the Territory Generation Alice Springs Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project.
VELCRO Brand LOGISTRAP re-usable straps
20 June, 2017VELCRO Brand LOGISTRAP straps enable quick and easy palletising of cartons to replace shrinkwrap and banding methods.
Ultrathin material for splitting water could make hydrogen production cheaper
13 June, 2017 by Sue Min Liu and Deborah SmithUNSW chemists have invented a catalyst for splitting water with an electrical current to produce clean hydrogen fuel.
CCS funding may get the nod
31 May, 2017Legislation will be introduced into parliament today regarding proposed changes to the CEFC Act to remove the prohibition on the CEFC investing in carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies.
The rise of rooftop solar in our carbon-free energy future
29 May, 2017 by John Bradley*, CEO, Energy Networks AustraliaCustomers will drive the transformation of Australia's electricity sector as world-leading adopters of renewable energy resources.
More competition for transmission connections
24 May, 2017The Australian Energy Market Commission has released a new rule that enables more competition in the provision of transmission connections, while maintaining clear accountability for the safety, security and reliability of the transmission network.
