Model performance for sustainable agriculture company
25 September, 2017 by Anthony Kwong | Supplied by: Frazer-Nash Consultancy LtdFrazer-Nash Consultancy's Anthony Kwong describes how modelling and analysis helped sustainable agriculture company Sundrop Farms to justify its investment in energy-storage equipment.
QUT creates lithium-ion batteries
22 September, 2017 | Supplied by: QUTQueensland University of Technology has established a facility capable of manufacturing rechargeable lithium-ion batteries — the first of its kind in Australia at a commercial scale, according to Professor Peter Talbot from the university's Institute for Future Environments.
Want energy storage? Here are 22,000 sites for pumped hydro across Australia
22 September, 2017 by Andrew Blakers, Bin Lu and Matthew Stocks, Australian National UniversityThe race is on for storage solutions that can help provide secure, reliable electricity supply as more renewables enter Australia's electricity grid.
SolarEdge Technologies single- and three-phase inverters for large PV systems
21 September, 2017 | Supplied by: SolarEdge Technologies (Australia) Pty LtdSolarEdge Technologies is expanding its residential offering for large PV systems, announcing higher production from its range of single-phase inverters and a line of three-phase inverters.
We should be converting toilet paper into electricity
20 September, 2017Dutch scientists have published the first techno-economic analysis of converting waste toilet paper into electricity.
Power Ledger and Project Brainstorm partner on renewable energy trading
19 September, 2017Blockchain energy market provider Power Ledger has joined forces with Queensland firm Project Brainstorm, in a move to bring the benefits of renewable energy trading to Queensland residents.
Understanding the hype behind residential energy batteries
19 September, 2017 by Jamie Allen, Business Manager Australia and Pacific at LG Chem | Supplied by: LG Chem Energy Solution CompanyAustralia is at an energy cross roads — thanks to the rising cost of electricity and the inconsistency of grid services, consumer dissatisfaction is at an all-time high.
SolarEdge Technologies commercial power optimisers for PV modules
15 September, 2017 | Supplied by: SolarEdge Technologies (Australia) Pty LtdSolarEdge's commercial power optimisers offer management and monitoring of two modules. They are designed to support two modules per power optimiser, enabling effective commercial installations.
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.
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.
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.
