Victorian water industry commits to renewable future
09 April, 2019 | Supplied by: Barwon WaterBarwon Water is cementing its commitment to renewable energy via two major solar projects at its Black Rock Water Reclamation Plant and Wurdee Boluc Water Treatment Plant in Victoria.
$1.2m for short-term solar forecasting
09 April, 2019A $1.2 million project is underway to increase the accuracy of short-term weather forecasting to better predict solar and wind power generation.
Microgrid solution for the utilities sector
08 April, 2019 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB and Rolls-Royce have partnered to offer an energy-efficient microgrid solution for the utility, commercial and industrial sectors.
Budget 2019 — focus on emission reduction
03 April, 2019The Morrison Government has delivered a pre-election 2019–20 federal Budget designed to put money in the hands of many voters but how do the sustainability initiatives stack up?
$220m funding helps farmers embrace renewable energy
01 April, 2019 | Supplied by: Queensland Farmers' FederationQueensland's farmers are keen to adopt renewable energy practices to combat unsustainable electricity price increases.
Can our solar farms weather the storm?
22 March, 2019 | Supplied by: FM GlobalAssessing damage risk to solar panels in extreme weather conditions, such as high winds and tropical cyclones, is vital to protecting the nation's investment in renewable energy.
Sugarcoating renewable energy
21 March, 2019Gene-editing sugarcane for use in renewable energy and bioplastics could help secure the industry's future.
Ultrathin graphene film offers new concept for solar energy
21 March, 2019A collaborative team of researchers has developed a solar-absorbing ultrathin film that has potential in solar-thermal energy harvesting.
Businesses unlock $14m windfall from corporate renewable PPAs
21 March, 2019 | Supplied by: Flow PowerAnalysis from Flow Power reveals that companies signed onto corporate renewable PPAs saved up to $14 million.
HRS Heat Exchangers Biogas Dehumidification System
19 March, 2019 | Supplied by: HRS Heat Exchangers Pty LtdThe Biogas Dehumidification System (BDS) from HRS Heat Exchangers removes water from biogas, protecting combined heat and power (CHP) engines from corrosion and cavitation.
Solar and wind farms get funding for forecasting
18 March, 2019Solar and wind farms will trial providing their own short-term generation forecasts under a new funding initiative.
Coal-fired power stations affect rainfall patterns, says global study
13 March, 2019An international study has revealed that modern coal-fired power stations produce more ultrafine particles (UFPs) than road traffic and can modify and redistribute rainfall patterns.
Five gifs that explain how pumped hydro actually works
08 March, 2019 by Roger Dargaville, Monash UniversityToday, pumped hydro is the most common form of grid-connected energy storage in the world.
Shift to clean energy will support low-income households
07 March, 2019The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) has urged the federal government to invest in energy efficiency for the sake of those on low incomes.
Minetek High-Output Axial Fan System
05 March, 2019 | Supplied by: MinetekThe Minetek secondary mine ventilation system features underground fans that are designed to optimise airflow and reduce wasted power.
