Renewable energy mix to power Garden Island
30 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)Carnegie Wave Energy is set to design and build the world's first renewable energy island 'microgrid' that includes wave energy generation as part of the mix.
Bestech Australia WPMZ series digital panel meters
23 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty LtdBestech Australia has introduced a series of digital panel meters with rotation, speed and flow rate measurements. The WPMZ series addresses issues such as complicated operation and displays that are hard to read.
The four disrupters of an electric vehicle future
22 September, 2016 | Supplied by: AdvisianThe speed and extent of the disruption from electric car uptake in Australia will be determined by the answers to four key questions.
ABB Effilight traction transformer
22 September, 2016 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB's Effilight traction transformer is designed to reduce the weight of onboard components and ensure more energy-efficient rail networks. The product can potentially reduce the total weight of a train's traction component by up to 20% — equivalent to the weight of around 20 passengers.
ABB ACSM1 solar-powered variable speed drive
21 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Control Logic Pty LtdThe ACSM1 range of solar pump drives, from ABB, enables the user to reduce their carbon footprint. With a maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithm built in to maximise the power available from PV arrays, it has the ability to be run from either solar or from a back-up AC source via mains or a generator.
Sweet plans for renewable power in Qld
19 September, 2016MSF Sugar is building a $75m green power station at its Tableland Sugar Mill near Mareeba in Far North Queensland. It will use a 100% renewable sugar cane fibre to produce 24 MW of electricity — enough to power every house in the Tableland region.
EV charging station for Blue Mountains resort
14 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric has supplied two 7 kWh EVlink Wallbox charging solutions for the luxury One&Only resort at Wolgan Valley, Blue Mountains, for use with the resort's on-site BMW electric vehicles.
Enphase S-Series Microinverter and AC Battery
13 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Enphase EnergyEnphase Energy's smart grid-ready S-Series Microinverter and AC Battery have been certified as compliant to the AS/NZS 4777.2:2015 grid connection standard.
Kaishan takes the heat off energy wastage
12 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Kaishan Australia Pty LtdWith global requirements for renewable energy sources becoming increasingly significant, it is imperative that Australian industry keeps pace with development in energy-saving technologies.
12 new solar plants supported
09 September, 2016The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has announced that 12 new large-scale solar PV plants will be constructed around Australia, following the completion of its large-scale solar funding round.
CSIRO opens hybrid energy centre
08 September, 2016 | Supplied by: CSIROCSIRO has launched the Centre for Hybrid Energy Systems — a collaborative facility where researchers and industry will identify, improve and tailor renewable and hybrid energy technologies to meet specific requirements.
Trees grown from wastewater to fuel our cars
06 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Queensland Urban UtilitiesAlmost 4000 pongamia trees have been planted at two sewage treatment plants in the towns of Boonah and Toogoolawah, where they will be irrigated by treated wastewater as part of an Australian-first trial to produce biodiesel.
LG Chem Next Gen RESU Series energy storage system
05 September, 2016 | Supplied by: LG Chem Energy Solution CompanyLG Chem's Next Gen RESU Series is a flexible energy storage system that features the JH3 Li-ion battery cell, which has double the capacity compared to the previous battery.
Solar cell captures CO2 and sunlight
05 September, 2016 by Bill BurtonSimulated sunlight powers a solar cell that converts atmospheric carbon dioxide directly into syngas.
Climate Change Authority split on emissions reduction requirements
05 September, 2016 by Lauren DavisThe Climate Change Authority has witnessed a surprising break in the ranks, with two members claiming that the authority's latest report features major flaws.
