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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
