Curtin researchers create extreme rechargeable batteries
17 February, 2014Chemical engineers at Curtin University have discovered a way to make rechargeable batteries - such as those found in laptops - with extreme capacity, potentially powering electrical cars to run more than 300 km before needing a recharge.
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.
Aged care facility inspired by SolarMax
10 February, 2014SolarMax has announced the installation of its grid-connected solar inverters at Yass Valley Aged Care (YVAC), a regional NSW aged care facility, through its installation partner, Ygrene Energy.
AE Smith partners with BuildingIQ
10 February, 2014Mechanical services contractor AE Smith has become a key Australian strategic partner of BuildingIQ - energy management software that actively predicts and manages HVAC loads in commercial buildings.
Dehn opens second site
03 February, 2014Surge protection, lightning protection and safety equipment company Dehn has officially opened its new site in Mühlhausen, Germany.
Schneider Electric Predictive Optimisation software
30 January, 2014 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric EnergySchneider Electric has launched Predictive Optimisation, a system that helps building owners and facility managers reduce HVAC energy use up to 25%, which typically equates to 6 to 10% of total building energy use. The software continuously monitors real-time weather forecasts, energy prices, tariffs and demand response (DR) signals, then makes small automatic changes in HVAC operations.
Powering batteries with protons and hydrogen
29 January, 2014Researchers at RMIT University have developed a concept battery based on storing protons produced by splitting water, thus advancing the potential for hydrogen to replace lithium as an energy source in battery-powered devices.
First Solar begins building 250 ha solar plant
28 January, 2014First Solar has commenced construction on a 250 ha solar plant in Nyngan, NSW - the largest utility-scale solar project in Australia. The company will install approximately 1,350,000 thin-film photovoltaic (PV) modules for the project, which will generate clean, renewable energy with no emissions, waste or water consumption during operation.
Building energy intelligence in Las Vegas
24 January, 2014 | Supplied by: BuildingIQThe City of Las Vegas, already one of the most water-smart cities in the nation, was also searching for ways to become one of the most energy efficient. Advanced building intelligence software offered new and exciting potential to reduce energy costs, meet sustainability objectives and ensure continued high reliability of the power grid.
EDVs have little impact on emissions, says study
24 January, 2014North Carolina State University researchers have conducted a study into hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles (electric drive vehicles, or EDVs) in order to predict their potential impact on emissions.
Coca-Cola installs millionth HFC-free cooler
23 January, 2014The Coca-Cola Company has installed its millionth hydrofluorocarbon (HFC)-free cooler using natural refrigerant in the marketplace. The milestone marks significant progress in the company's effort to phase out the use of HFC refrigerant in Coca-Cola dispensers, vending machines and coolers.
Updated database shows where and how New Zealanders use energy
22 January, 2014New Zealand's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) has updated the Energy End Use Database, providing users with estimates of energy use across the country in categories such as sector, technology, end use and fuel type.
