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.
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.
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.
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.
The fourth Emissions Reduction Fund auction is coming
30 August, 2016 by Mike Ritchie, Director, MRA Consulting | Supplied by: MRA Consulting GroupThe fourth Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction has recently been announced. This matters immensely for the waste and local government sectors.
Verifying power plant emissions
30 August, 2016 | Supplied by: GNS SciencePower plants that underestimate their greenhouse gas emissions could soon be exposed, thanks to New Zealanders who have found a way to verify power plants' self-reported emissions simply by looking at the grass growing nearby.
Get with the energy-efficient program
29 August, 2016A European research project led by Chalmers University of Technology has launched a set of tools that will make computer systems more energy efficient.
Evergen and CSIRO partner on home energy management system
26 August, 2016Evergen has launched what is said to be Australia's first intelligent home energy management system, with the investment and technical backing of AMP Capital and CSIRO.
Research and development — accelerating large-scale solar growth in Australia
24 August, 2016 by Nick Morley, First Solar Project Engineer for Asia Pacific | Supplied by: First Solar (Australia) Pty LtdAs part of an accelerating trend in sustainable development, the world now adds more renewable energy capacity than fossil fuel generation annually. With solar photovoltaics (PV) solutions leading the charge, the primary drivers of this transformation have been positive policy conditions in key markets and dramatic reductions in the installed cost per unit energy of PV technologies.
Propeller Aero AeroPoints ground control points for drone surveying
24 August, 2016 | Supplied by: Propeller AeroPropeller Aero has announced the launch of AeroPoints — smart ground control points that make it easy for anyone to capture survey-accurate mapping using drones.
Solar and storage in regional Queensland
23 August, 2016Conergy will soon begin construction of an Australian solar and storage project, designed to consistently feed renewable energy into the grid and demonstrate the capability for large-scale solar and storage to provide reliable future power quality and supply at a fringe-of-grid location.