Energy- and emission-saving vision for the construction industry
12 July, 2017ASBEC and ClimateWorks Australia have partnered on a project to develop an industry-led, evidence-based pathway for the adoption of ambitious long-term targets for the energy performance requirements in the National Construction Code.
ABB synchronous motor
11 July, 2017 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB's synchronous motor is a special type of alternating current (AC) motor, measuring some 5 x 4 x 4 m in size for an output power of 44 MW.
A simpler way to measure the carbon footprint of buildings
11 July, 2017A newly released ISO standard is expected to make it easier to determine and report the carbon metric associated with the operation of existing buildings.
World's largest Li-ion battery a win for Hornsdale Wind Farm
10 July, 2017 by Lauren DavisThe world's largest lithium-ion battery will be hosted at the Hornsdale Wind Farm near Jamestown, SA, where it will provide stability services for renewable energy and emergency back-up power if a shortfall in energy is predicted.
JinkoSolar and SERIS collaborate on bifacial solar cells
07 July, 2017 | Supplied by: Jinko Solar Australia Holdings Co Pty LtdThe Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS) and the JinkoSolar R&D Center will work together to develop industry-feasible, high-efficiency crystalline silicon solar cells that can generate power from both the front and rear surfaces — so-called 'bifacial' solar cells.
SOLARWATT and Fronius partner to promote international sales
06 July, 2017 | Supplied by: Fronius Australia Pty LtdSOLARWATT and Fronius Solar Energy are set to enter into a partnership. This will include a global distribution agreement, the inclusion of partner products in each company's portfolio, and joint research and development activities.
Virtual Power Plant trial in Wellington
05 July, 2017 | Supplied by: Redback Technologies AustraliaRedback Technologies has been selected by Contact Energy to participate in a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) trial in Wellington.
ABB microgrid to power Aruba
04 July, 2017 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdTechnology company ABB has agreed to provide an advanced microgrid to WEB Aruba, the main power utility serving the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba.
DuPont and Bock partner to distribute biogas enzyme technology
03 July, 2017Bock UK has agreed to demonstrate biogas enzyme technology from DuPont Industrial Biosciences at commercial scale in the UK market.
Schneider Electric PowerTag wireless energy sensor
01 July, 2017 | Supplied by: SchneiderSchneider Electric's PowerTag is a wireless energy sensor designed to enhance the monitoring of electrical assets.
Waste industry calls for more targeted use of landfill levy revenue
29 June, 2017The National Waste and Recycling Industry Council (NWRIC) is calling on governments to support more targeted spending priorities for landfill levy revenue.
Screen-printed batteries on the way
29 June, 2017Ultrathin, flexible screen-printed batteries for cheap portable devices and intermittent renewable energy are now closer to reality than ever, thanks to a project to further develop technology by battery energy storage firm Printed Energy and bring it to market.
ABB UNO-DM-PLUS series single-phase solar inverters
28 June, 2017 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdThe UNO-DM-PLUS series solar inverter is suitable for residential PV installations. Now available in six power ratings, from 1.2 to 5 kW, the inverter has a compact design and delivers high performance with good power density.
Ararat Wind Farm fully switched on
27 June, 2017The Ararat Wind Farm was officially opened today in a special ceremony attended by Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D'Ambrosio.
Hybrid jet planes could be a reality
27 June, 2017Scientists at the Victoria University of Wellington are hoping to use their expertise in the field of superconductivity to help build the world's first hybrid-electric jet plane.
