Solar Analytics awarded $1.9m for smart home energy management system
14 December, 2017 | Supplied by: Solar Analytics Pty LtdSolar energy software provider Solar Analytics has received a $1.9 million grant from the CRC Projects (CRC-P) Program to develop a holistic smart home energy management system.
Ready, set, GO — graphene oxide batteries are a cleaner alternative to lithium ion
12 December, 2017 | Supplied by: Flinders UniversityUnder a $3.45 million Cooperative Research Centre Project (CRC-P) grant, Australian researchers will partner with industry to commercialise batteries based on graphene oxide (GO).
World's largest Li-ion battery marks one week of operation
08 December, 2017 by Lauren DavisFor the first time in South Australia's history, clean and affordable wind energy can be dispatched to the grid 24 hours a day, seven days a week — whether the wind is blowing or not.
Energy management system slashes summer power bills
07 December, 2017 | Supplied by: Zen EcosystemsAn Australian invention is set to save businesses hundreds of thousands of dollars in energy bills with the touch of a button.
Simply Energy delivers plug-in power for Auckland airlines
06 December, 2017Simply Energy has implemented a solution to provide the power required for the aircraft directly from the New Zealand wholesale electricity market, which in recent years has consisted of 85% renewable electricity. Airlines can now switch off their auxiliary power units shortly after landing and plug the aircraft directly into an electrical power source at the gate.
Why building an 'active grid' is the key to renewable energy management
06 December, 2017 by Giovanni Polizzi, Energy Solutions Manager, and Juan Prieto Vivanco, Senior Manager – Energy Modelling and Control Systems, Indra | Supplied by: IndraIndra representatives' opinions about how 'active grid' infrastructure can help Australia cope with the rapid transformation of the national electricity distribution networks.
Reaping rewards from agricultural waste
05 December, 2017A 'second generation' technology is set to eliminate the food versus fuel tension in the agricultural industry by making fuel from the waste streams left behind once the food portion has been harvested from crops.
Wellington City Council selects Telensa for smart street lighting system
05 December, 2017Telensa, a provider of smart city control systems, has been selected to deploy its PLANet intelligent street lighting system in Wellington, New Zealand.
Stepping stone to future energy in South Australia
04 December, 2017 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric, in partnership with Australian renewable energy engineering company Planet Ark Power, has been awarded a $1.95m grant by the state government to support the delivery of a secure, sustainable and affordable energy supply to South Australia.
Waste-to-energy plant in Queensland
04 December, 2017 | Supplied by: Anergy LtdWaste-to-energy company Anergy has announced the completion of its high-temperature pyrolysis (HTP) plant at Yarwun, near Gladstone, Queensland.
Making the most of car parking spaces
30 November, 2017 | Supplied by: Perdaman Advanced EnergyNortham Boulevard Shopping Centre is about an hour east of Perth, and it was recently upgraded to include a solar-powered car park.
NAB and Origin help home owners save with solar
30 November, 2017Australian home owners are being given the chance to make a positive impact on their finances as well as the environment, thanks to a new solar initiative launched by NAB and Origin.
Fast reponse energy is coming
29 November, 2017A new rule was released today by the Australian Energy Market Commission to fundamentally change the way the electricity system operates.
Bioenergy Australia calls on COAG to consider a bio-powered future
29 November, 2017The Bioenergy 2017 conference saw the release of research indicating that the NSW North Coast has untapped biopower potential through forests and sawmills with enough residue that would power 200,000 homes a year.
Draft energy management standard approved
24 November, 2017The time has come for ISO 50001 to undergo periodic review to ensure that it continues to meet the rapidly changing needs of the energy sector.
