Digitalisation at the heart of energy's "grand transition"
15 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdAt Digitalize 2017 later this month, Siemens will be discussing how the global energy industry is undergoing a major period of transformation — with digitalisation at its heart.
Wind power and battery storage for NZ salt plant
10 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Vector LimitedTesla Powerpack with wind generation will soon be switched on at a salt manufacturing factory at Lake Grassmere, at the top of New Zealand's South Island.
ABB to support integration of renewables in Germany
10 August, 2017ABB has received an order of around $30 million from Dutch-German transmission system operator TenneT to supply a stabilisation solution that is intended to enhance the reliability and quality of power as the German grid absorbs more renewable energy.
Remote mine training centre powered by hybrid energy solution
10 August, 2017 | Supplied by: GE Energy ServicesA remote Indigenous-owned mine training centre in North East Arnhem Land, operated by the Gumatj Corporation, will feature the first commercial application of an off-grid hybrid energy solution developed by GE.
Trial to inject hydrogen into Australia's gas grid
09 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has announced an Australian-first trial of an innovative new type of electrolyser that could see excess renewable energy stored in the gas grid and used to decarbonise the country's gas supply.
Pressure sensors for IoT solutions
08 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty LtdThe Internet of Things (IoT) always starts with a sensor. After all, things cannot capture states or carry out actions unless they are fitted with sensors.
Phoenix Contact PT-TWIN push-in contact inserts
07 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Phoenix Contact Pty LtdPhoenix Contact has released the PT-TWIN push-in contact inserts for heavy-duty connectors. In addition to offering push-in connection technology, the devices come with a double conductor connection.
Australia should join UK in petrol vehicle ban, says BZE
28 July, 2017 by Lauren Davis | Supplied by: Beyond Zero EmissionsThe British Government has announced that new diesel and petrol cars and vans will be banned in the UK from 2040 — and energy think tank Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) wants Australia to join them.
BayWa r.e. sells its first Australian solar plant
25 July, 2017BayWa r.e., a global renewable energy developer, has sold the 20 MWp Hughenden solar plant to Australian infrastructure investment specialist Lighthouse Infrastructure.
UTS to fully offset energy use of new buildings
25 July, 2017The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is canvassing proposals to secure enough renewable energy to fully offset the energy use of buildings developed under its $1.3 billion City Campus Master Plan program.
ABB ACS480 all-compatible VSD
21 July, 2017 | Supplied by: Control Logic Pty LtdABB's ACS480 is a compact, all-compatible variable speed drive that has been specifically designed to optimise pump, fan and compressor operations as well as take advantage of energy efficiency.
Reinventing renewables
20 July, 2017While traditional forms of solar and wind technology currently dominate the renewables market, the technologies continue to be reinvented.
SolarEdge Technologies Level 2 EV charger
18 July, 2017 | Supplied by: SolarEdge Technologies (Australia) Pty LtdSolarEdge Technologies is releasing its Level 2 EV charger, an inverter-integrated electric vehicle (EV) charger. By supplementing grid power with PV power, the product offers charging up to six times faster than a standard Level 1 charger with its innovative solar boost mode.
Sustainability industry gets behind fuel emissions standards
14 July, 2017 by Lauren DavisThe Ministerial Forum on Vehicle Emissions is currently considering implementing new standards surrounding fuel, emissions and efficiency for vehicles sold in Australia, with the forum intending to provide a draft implementation plan to the Australian Government later this year.
Three-year project to assess tidal energy in Australia
14 July, 2017ARENA has made available $2.49 million to support a three-year project which will explore the potential of tidal energy in Australia to attract future investment.
