ABB control system to help France's power grid get smarter
10 November, 2017RTE, the electricity transmission system operator of France, has selected an ABB Ability Network Manager control system to help operators monitor and control the grid more efficiently.
Flow Power kWatch Intelligent Controller
06 November, 2017 | Supplied by: Flow PowerFlow Power's kWatch Intelligent Controller is a device that will help businesses save money by knowing when to take advantage of abundant cheap power. The product provides real-time alerts to users advising them when to power down or switch to a generator, eg, during periods of extreme heat when demand is high.
Australian Government commits to HFC phase-down
31 October, 2017 by Lauren DavisAustralia has become one of the first 10 countries to ratify the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, a major international agreement to reduce the global production and use of highly potent synthetic greenhouse gases known as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).
Off-grid power systems delivered for Northern Gas Pipeline
30 October, 2017 | Supplied by: MPowerEngineering company MPower has commenced delivery of the first of several off-grid DC power systems for the Northern Gas Pipeline (NGP), which runs between Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory and Mount Isa in Queensland.
Big River Group MaxiWall sustainable building material
27 October, 2017 | Supplied by: Big River GroupBig River Group's MaxiWall provides Australian home owners with a building material made of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC), which is kind to the environment.
Zener ECODRIVE 8000 solar variable speed drive
25 October, 2017 | Supplied by: Zener Electric Pty LtdThe Zener ECODRIVE 8000 is a solar variable speed drive with a built-in maximum power point tracking (MPPT) controller to achieve maximum power from the solar array under all conditions.
Lithium battery manufacturer targets Australian energy storage market
25 October, 2017 | Supplied by: BYD Company LimitedBYD, a manufacturer of rechargeable lithium batteries, is targeting the Australian energy storage market with its innovative B-Box portfolio of battery storage products.
Phoenix Contact Push-in PTTB 2,5-ILA 100 current indicator terminal block
24 October, 2017 | Supplied by: Phoenix Contact Pty LtdThe Phoenix Contact PTTB 2,5-ILA 100 current indicator terminal block simplifies the connection process with Push-in Connection Technology, which allows direct plug-in capability.
PULS PIC240.241D 24 V, 10 A DIN rail power supply
23 October, 2017 | Supplied by: Control Logic Pty LtdThe compact PIC240.241D power supply, by PULS, is the latest addition to the PIANO series. It has many useful characteristics, including an efficiency level of 94.8% and a lifetime of 74,000 h.
Clean Energy Innovation Fund and Right Click Capital invest in Redback Technologies
18 October, 2017 | Supplied by: Redback Technologies AustraliaRight Click Capital and the Clean Energy Innovation Fund have announced an investment of $8.99 million into renewable energy start-up Redback Technologies, as part of its Series A-2 capital raising round.
Managing energy through measurement
12 October, 2017 by Jonathan Nally | Supplied by: SATEC (Australia) Pty LtdThe old adage that you can't manage what you can't measure is nowhere more apt than in data centre energy consumption.
Cost of battery storage for stationary applications predicted to fall dramatically
10 October, 2017The cost of battery storage for stationary applications could fall by up to 66% by 2030, according to a new report published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Gransolar and ACCIONA partner on Lilyvale Solar Farm
05 October, 2017A joint venture between Gransolar (GRS) and ACCIONA Industrial is set to construct the Lilyvale Solar Farm — expected to be one of Australia's largest photovoltaic plants.
Off-grid solar solution for water disinfection
28 September, 2017Logan City Council has combined emerging solar power and a Tesla Powerpack to deliver a solution for water disinfection in the city's new reservoir.
ARENA supports scale-up of concentrated solar
28 September, 2017 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)ARENA has announced $4.8 million to support solar technology company RayGen with the commercialisation of its PV Ultra solar power system, including construction of a 0.5 MW concentrated solar PV demonstration project.
