Pathways to decarbonisation in the water sector
10 April, 2018 by Brendan Tapley, Associate Director – Sustainability | Supplied by: WSP Australia Pty LimitedThere are a variety of challenges facing the water sector, not least of which is dealing with climate change.
Vertiv Liebert ITA2 uninterruptible power supply
09 April, 2018 | Supplied by: Vertiv Australia Pty LtdVertiv 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.
Hotel car charging station fuelled by solar power
06 April, 2018The Schwartz Hotel Group has transformed the rooftop of the Mercure Sydney into a major solar energy receptor, which will help power its electric car charging station.
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.
Waste Management workshop converting diesel trucks into EVs
03 April, 2018Waste Management NZ has opened New Zealand's first workshop dedicated to converting diesel trucks into electric vehicles.
Want to improve short-term forecasting for wind and solar?
29 March, 2018ARENA is seeking proposals for projects that will deliver '5-minute ahead' forecasts for large-scale wind and solar farms across Australia.
Second virtual power plant coming to Adelaide
28 March, 2018ARENA has announced its support for an Adelaide-based virtual power plant — a network of battery systems installed behind the meter that can be collectively controlled.
ABB to upgrade two critical Australian HVDC links
28 March, 2018 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB 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.
Bendigo mineshafts could store renewable energy, says study
21 March, 2018A pre-feasibility study has proven it is technically feasible and economically viable to store renewable energy using Bendigo's empty mineshafts.
Solar power successfully shared in mini grid trial
13 March, 2018A mini grid trial in Victoria has passed a new milestone, demonstrating that batteries and solar shared on the network can be orchestrated to nearby homes during power outages.
How to retrofit your home for energy efficiency
12 March, 2018 | Supplied by: University of MelbourneMelbourne researchers have discovered how to retrofit homes to be more energy efficient, thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions and cutting electricity bills.
Crowdfunded energy retailer set to launch in Australia
09 March, 2018DC Power Co, which aims to be the world's first crowdfunded energy retailer for solar households, has opened pre-registration for those interested in investing.
Newcastle City Council secures solar farm funding
07 March, 2018 | Supplied by: Clean Energy Finance CorporationNewcastle City Council has secured a $6.5 million loan from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation to help build what will be the region's biggest solar farm.
Through the roof: 2017 a record year for small-scale solar
07 March, 2018Australian homes and businesses installed more renewable energy capacity in 2017 than ever before, according to newly released data from the Clean Energy Regulator.
