Power-One Renewable Energy to transition to ABB brand
06 May, 2014Power and automation technology group ABB has announced that the Power-One Renewable Energy business will transition to the ABB brand this month as part of the planned integration of the company.
Enphase Energy appoints managing director for Asia-Pacific
15 April, 2014Microinverter provider Enphase Energy has appointed Nathan Dunn as its new managing director for APAC. His previous roles include managing director of GE Lighting Australia and general manager, Mobile Communications, for LG Electronics in Australia and New Zealand.
ABB supports solar-powered aeroplane
11 April, 2014Power and automation company ABB has announced that it will support Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg in their attempt to fly around the world in a solar-powered aeroplane.
Watershed winery installs SunPower solar system
09 April, 2014Watershed Premium Wines, located in Margaret River, Western Australia, has installed a 149 kW solar power system on a roof shared by the company's barrel store and wine warehouse.
A silver lining remains for Australia's solar industry
02 April, 2014 by Derek Durham*While the federal government's recent plans to review the Renewable Energy Target (RET) are steeped in controversy, the reduction or complete removal of the RET will not spell the end of Australia's clean energy sector. Despite the negativity and doubt that surround Australia's renewables industry, the reality is this country has all the ingredients it needs to foster the development of a strong renewable energy sector.
The hot sun keeps food cool for Complete Food Services
02 April, 2014Complete Food Services is a wholesaler of quality food products to Melbourne's cafes, restaurants, hotels and retail food outlets. The company has been supplied with a 200 kWp solar PV system by Yingli Green Energy Australia, known as Yingli Solar, through its distribution partner EnviroGroup.
What's in store for solar?
02 April, 2014A major review of the Renewable Energy Target (RET) is currently underway by the federal government. It is feared by some that any changes in the RET could have a devastating effect on the industry, so what can be done?
Photovoltaics presentations at energy and electronics event
01 April, 2014IDTechEx's Energy Harvesting & Storage and Printed Electronics Europe will this year be co-located in Berlin from 1-2 April. The joint event will feature several presentations on the topic of photovoltaics.
Solar-electric hybrid sports car for Australia
17 March, 2014A collaboration between Swinburne University, Aurora Vehicle Association and SolarX Corporation has set out to create Australia's first road legal solar-electric hybrid sports car.
US solar investments doubled in 2013
26 February, 2014Mercatus has released its year-end analysis of commercial solar project investment and development trends for 2013. The report found that investor interest in commercial solar projects has more than doubled in the last 12 months.
Nyngan RSL installs 50 kW solar power solution
19 February, 2014Energy Action, a provider of energy procurement, contract management, energy reporting and sustainability solutions for Australian businesses, has engineered a 50 kW solar power solution for Nyngan RSL Club in western NSW. The system will cut the club's operating costs and reduce its carbon footprint.
Kangaroo Island Visible Solar Project bounds into action
14 February, 2014The $500,000 Kangaroo Island Visible Solar Project has been officially opened. Funded by the state government's RenewablesSA program, the project boasts the first dual-axis solar trackers in Australia to power electric vehicles.
Solar station to power desalination in Vanuatu
12 February, 2014A containerised solar power system, dubbed the 'Solar Station', has arrived in Vanuatu as the first of a series designed to power fresh water production for 11,000 people on the islands.
Energy Matters enters distribution deal with Yingli Solar
12 February, 2014Yingli Green Energy Australia has entered into a distribution agreement with Energy Matters, an Australia solar supply and installation company.
VoltLogic awarded Australian certification
10 February, 2014The VoltLogic energy management device, from Renewable Energy Solutions Australia (RESA), has been awarded AS4777 certification - the Australian standard for grid-connected inverters.
