Storm stirs renewable energy investment in South Australia
14 September, 2017 by Stephanie RichardsA year on from a storm that blacked out the entire state, South Australia has emerged from the electricity crisis to strengthen its position as a global leader in renewable energy.
ARENA exploring the potential for hydrogen export
14 September, 2017 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)The Australian Renewable Energy Agency is seeking to explore Australia's potential to export renewables such as hydrogen — and is currently inviting researchers and industry participants to help shape its focus for future funding opportunities.
Reaping the rewards of wind energy with Tanya Jackson
12 September, 2017Tanya Jackson — a key coordinator of the recently established Ararat Wind Farm — believes that although Australia lags behind the rest of the world when it comes to utilising renewable energy, our increasing desire to access renewable resources should see Australia become a global leader in the field.
Energy Queensland partners with GreenSync to create 'virtual power plant'
11 September, 2017Energy Queensland's Energy Services division is partnering with GreenSync to create what has been described as Australia's biggest virtual power plant, launched by Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt at the Powering North Queensland Summit in Townsville.
Volkswagen ordered to publish notices about voluntary vehicle recall
11 September, 2017 | Supplied by: Maurice BlackburnVolkswagen has been ordered to publish a nationwide notice about information concerning the class actions related to the emissions scandal that is estimated to have impacted around 100,000 motorists across Australia.
Low-energy cooling system sends heat into space
07 September, 2017US researchers have designed panels with the ability to cool buildings by 3–5°C below ambient air temperature, which could save up to 20% on a commercial building's summer power bill.
EnergyAustralia and Redback launch intelligent energy management system
07 September, 2017EnergyAustralia has announced the launch of the Redback Smart Hybrid System — next-generation technology created to put families and businesses in control of their energy consumption.
Schneider Electric TeSys D Green energy-efficient contactors
06 September, 2017 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider ElectricThe TeSys D Green energy-efficient contactors for control and switching applications are equipped with an electronic coil that requires up to 80% less energy and generates up to 50% less heat inside cabinets compared to electromechanical contactors, according to Schneider Electric.
Methane-oxidising bacteria have a second energy source
05 September, 2017 | Supplied by: Monash UniversityAn international research team has discovered that methane-oxidising bacteria are more flexible and resilient than previously thought, in a breakthrough that could have major implications for greenhouse gas mitigation.
Solar power comes to adventure playground
04 September, 2017 | Supplied by: Enphase EnergyTechnology company Enphase Energy has announced the integration of solar power generation into what is said to be Australia's oldest adventure playground.
CEFC invests in the IoT
25 August, 2017 by Lauren DavisAustralian company Thinxtra has a plan to connect millions of devices around the country to the internet — and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is committing $10 million to help.
Phoenix Contact PV sets with surge protection for MPP tracking
24 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Phoenix Contact Pty LtdPhoenix Contact now offers PV sets that combine two MPP (maximum power point) trackers for surge protection.
Siemens attracts international experts to Digitalize 2017
23 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdSiemens has confirmed a strong roster of thought leaders and industry experts as speakers at its annual digitalisation conference, Digitalize 2017, which will be held in Sydney on 30 August.
Standards Australia speaks on draft battery storage standard
18 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Standards AustraliaStandards Australia has concluded public consultation on the draft battery storage standard — a standard that has been in development for some time.
Solar thermal power planned for Port Augusta
16 August, 2017 by Lauren DavisThe South Australian government has contracted US renewable energy company SolarReserve to build a $650 million solar thermal power plant, planned to be the biggest of its kind in the world.
