Energy

Second virtual power plant coming to Adelaide

28 March, 2018

ARENA 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.


Large-scale batteries to be connected to the Victorian grid

23 March, 2018

Together, 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, 2018

A 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, 2018

A 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 Melbourne

Melbourne 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, 2018

DC 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.


Through the roof: 2017 a record year for small-scale solar

07 March, 2018

Australian homes and businesses installed more renewable energy capacity in 2017 than ever before, according to newly released data from the Clean Energy Regulator.


Newcastle City Council secures solar farm funding

07 March, 2018 | Supplied by: Clean Energy Finance Corporation

Newcastle 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.


Waste-to-chemistry project kicks off in Rotterdam

06 March, 2018

The new waste-to-chemistry facility will convert up to 360,000 tonnes of waste into 270 million litres of 'green' methanol for use in the chemical industry and transportation sector.


Kaeser Mobilair 17 compact compressor

06 March, 2018 | Supplied by: Kaeser Compressors Australia

The Mobilair 17 from Kaeser is suitable wherever a compact portable powerhouse is required, with features including high power, efficiency, manoeuvrability, high power and quiet operation.


Water bottler successfully upgrades compressed air system

05 March, 2018 | Supplied by: Kaeser Compressors Australia

Growing product demand recently led alkaline water bottler E'stel Water to invest in a tailored compressed air system.


Kaeser Compressors CBS series rotary screw blowers

02 March, 2018 | Supplied by: Kaeser Compressors Australia

Kaeser Compressors' CBS series of rotary screw blowers brings the advantages of screw blower technology to lower flow rate applications such as those found in the wastewater treatment sector.


SA under the spotlight at energy storage conference

01 March, 2018

The Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition 2018 will explore how major projects, such as those currently being undertaken in South Australia, are impacting the sector.


Natural Solar predicts SA battery boom of 300%

22 February, 2018

The South Australian residential battery power rebate will see the state's battery market boom exponentially, according to Natural Solar.


Large-scale solar and storage project provides power to Cape York

21 February, 2018

The first large-scale solar and battery storage to be connected to the grid has started providing power to Far North Queensland homes and businesses.


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