NHP RG8 and RL8 power factor controllers
07 November, 2016 | Supplied by: NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty LtdFor the automatic switching of capacitor banks to achieve target power factor, NHP has released the RL8 and RG8 power factor controllers.
Kaeser Compressors DBS, EBS and FBS series screw blowers
03 November, 2016 | Supplied by: Kaeser Compressors AustraliaThe DBS, EBS and FBS series screw blowers are said to up to 35% more efficient compared to conventional rotary blowers. The rotors are uncoated so users can be assured that their efficiency remains intact even after years of use.
Kiwi businesses commit to electric vehicles
03 November, 2016Facilities management company OCS will join more than 30 other New Zealand businesses in an effort to convert at least 1450 vehicles on the nation's roads to electric in the next three years.
A PV system for a Spanish cereal producer
01 November, 2016 | Supplied by: Fronius Australia Pty LtdIn order to optimise the cost-effectiveness of its business and ensure a continuous power supply for production operations, cereal producer CETOSA opted for solar power produced by its own photovoltaic (PV) system.
Sydney's energy-sharing project
31 October, 2016The University of Technology Sydney has teamed up with the Central Park urban development project to create what is claimed to be Australia's first district energy-sharing project.
TrinaBEST PowerCube battery storage products
28 October, 2016 | Supplied by: MPowerTrinaBEST has released its lithium iron phosphate PowerCube battery storage products in 9.6, 7.2 and 4.8 kWh configurations, attractively cased and in a variety of colours.
Microgrids and standalone power systems could reduce costs
27 October, 2016Analysis has found that grid companies could save customers over $1.7 billion in costs and provide more reliable service to rural customers if they can make smarter use of off-grid technology.
Trigeneration plant for Sydney Town Hall
27 October, 2016A low-carbon trigeneration plant is now powering, heating and cooling Sydney Town Hall and neighbouring Town Hall House.
Renewables now the largest source of installed power in the world
26 October, 2016Renewables surpassed coal last year to become the largest source of installed power capacity in the world, prompting the International Energy Agency to significantly boost its five-year forecast for renewables growth amid sharp cost reduction and policy support in key countries.
Tesla Powerpack integrated into NZ electricity network
21 October, 2016 | Supplied by: Vector EnergyNew Zealand energy distributor Vector has opened its renovated Glen Innes substation, home to the Asia–Pacific's first grid-scale Tesla Powerpack battery storage system to be integrated into a public electricity network.
ABB plug-and-play modular microgrid
14 October, 2016 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB has announced a modular and scalable plug-and-play microgrid to address the growing demand for flexible technology in the developing market for distributed power generation.
SolarEdge StorEdge energy storage system
12 October, 2016 | Supplied by: SolarEdge Technologies (Australia) Pty LtdSolarEdge Technologies is extending its StorEdge energy storage solution, which supports increased self-consumption and grid independence.
Energy security in Australia to be assessed
07 October, 2016The Energy Networks Association (ENA) welcomes the commitment of the COAG Energy Council to an independent assessment of energy security in Australia.
Crocodile Dundee hotel goes solar
05 October, 2016 | Supplied by: Trina Solar AustraliaWalkabout Creek Hotel has had 24 solar panels installed on its beer garden roof, producing enough energy for the hotel's needs as well as some for the grid.
What happened in South Australia?
30 September, 2016Climate change is driving storms like that in South Australia, says the Climate Council. However, it has been reported that some are suggesting that South Australia's commitment to renewable energy was the cause of Wednesday's statewide blackout.
