Emerson acquires IntelliSAW
26 October, 2015 | Supplied by: EmersonEmerson has acquired IntelliSAW, a provider of systems that protect electric power transmission and distribution equipment by measuring and monitoring temperature, humidity and partial discharge using advanced sensor and analytic technologies.
Combined wind/solar plant to be built in Queensland
26 October, 2015Windlab and Eurus Energy have announced a 50/50 joint venture to build the Kennedy Energy Park plant — the first large-scale hybrid solar/wind plant to be constructed in Australia.
Solar on a budget for aged care facility
20 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Trina Solar AustraliaWhen Chaffey Aged Care in Merbein was contemplating an upgrade to its energy supply, solar was high on the list.
Ecoult UltraFlex medium-scale lead-acid battery hybrid
15 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Ecoult
Ecoult has released its medium-scale version of UItraBattery, an industrial-strength lead-acid battery hybrid and ultracapacitor housed in a single cell with a common electrolyte.
Gorgeous views from a solar-powered boat
15 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Trina Solar Australia
At the remote eco tourist resort Adels Grove, a solar-powered boat has improved the experience enjoyed by visitors and boosted the bottom line.
Electric cars powered by Yingli Solar
14 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Yingli Green Energy Australia Pty LtdYingli Solar has completed the installation of a residential solar system in the suburb of Blackburn, Melbourne, designed to produce enough solar energy to power two electric cars.
Energy storage report launched
13 October, 2015The Australian Energy Storage Council has formally released the 2015 Global Energy Storage Market Overview & Regional Summary Report.
Final modules installed at Broken Hill Solar Plant
12 October, 2015Representatives from AGL, First Solar and ARENA have gathered at the 140 ha Broken Hill Solar Plant to see the last of 677,760 solar panels installed.
Solar overtakes wind power as Australia's top source of renewable energy
08 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Global DataSolar photovoltaic (PV) has overtaken wind power as Australia's largest source of renewable energy, according to new research.
South Australia to trial residential energy storage systems
08 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Enphase EnergySA Power Networks and Enphase Energy have partnered together to conduct distributed residential energy storage trials in a bid to help develop battery storage usage in Australia.
Solar energy storage from a battery nerd
07 October, 2015As a growing number of Australians leave the electricity grid, many are turning to Melbourne entrepreneur Anthony Violi — a self-confessed 'battery nerd' and managing director of power management company Fusion Power Systems.
Barley straw shows potential as transport biofuel raw material
07 October, 2015The hemicellulose sugars of barley straw can be effectively fermented into biobutanol when starch is added during the pretreatment or fermentation process, according to a study from the University of Eastern Finland.
Planning the production of perovskite solar cells
02 October, 2015 | Supplied by: DyesolWith the aid of $449,000 in funding from ARENA, Dyesol is taking the first steps towards commercialising a potentially cheaper and highly efficient solar cell made from perovskite.
Adelaide's carbon-neutral city plan
29 September, 2015The South Australian Government and Adelaide City Council are developing a plan to make Adelaide the first carbon-neutral city in the world.
Commercial diesel displacement solar plant starts operation
29 September, 2015Australia's first commercial diesel displacement solar plant, the Weipa Solar Plant, has successfully commenced commercial operation at a remote mine.
