Model S on show at Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition
19 May, 2015With two weeks until the Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition - to be held from 3-4 June at Australian Technology Park, Sydney - Tesla Motors has announced that it will be showcasing its Model S electric vehicle at the event.
LEDs to light up Western Sydney streets
19 May, 2015The Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC) is launching the Light Years Ahead project - an initiative to replace approximately 13,000 mercury street lights with energy-efficient LED lights.
How small businesses can walk the sustainability talk
18 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Forum Group
Emissions reduction is very much on the agenda for businesses large and small. The challenge Australian businesses are grappling with is how to reduce their environmental impact without detriment to the bottom line. The perception is that being green can be extremely costly. Well-known practices like solar and hybrid fleet can be expensive to use or require a major capital outlay.
Network modernisation: a requirement for utility companies
18 May, 2015 by John Coffey*, Segment Marketing Manager Utilities, Schneider Electric | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricThe electricity system in Australia is changing at a rapid pace. It is now facing complex external pressures from consumers cutting back on energy usage, excess capacity in the grid, a shift towards other energy options and changes to regulation.
Community-funded solar project at Sydney convention centre
18 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Canadian Solar (Australia) Pty LtdAn innovative sustainability initiative will see the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) become home to the first community-funded solar energy project of its kind in Australia.
Schneider Electric Magelis GTU human-machine interface
18 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric has released Magelis GTU, the latest in the Magelis range of HMI solutions. The product allows users to create a suitable HMI for their application by simply snapping together the panel box and display of their choice.
A solar thermal field for Cyprus
12 May, 2015CSIRO scientists have designed and installed a solar thermal field - a half-acre plot of land consisting of 50 special mirrors called heliostats - for a research institute on the island nation of Cyprus, Europe.
Expressions of interest for electric buses at Sydney Airport
12 May, 2015Sydney Airport has invited expressions of interest from manufacturers in Australia and overseas to take part in an open tender for the supply of electric buses, to be used as part of the airport's parking and ground transport operations.
Solar adoption accelerates across regional Australia
08 May, 2015Regional Australia experienced 453% year-over-year growth in installed solar units in 2014, outpacing metropolitan growth at 440% for the same period.
First panels installed at Broken Hill PV plant
07 May, 2015The first of around 650,000 panels has been installed at AGL Energy's $150 million Broken Hill solar photovoltaic (PV) plant - part of the $440 million AGL Solar Project.
Floating solar technology implemented at wastewater plant
06 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Infratech Industries Pty LtdInfratech Industries has launched a floating solar system that will generate an estimated 57% more power than fixed land-based systems.
ABB supplies EV charger for renewable energy research
05 May, 2015 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
Power and automation company ABB has been awarded a contract for the supply and installation of an electric vehicle (EV) charging solution for the Australian Energy Research Institute.
Award-winning project puts solar energy on the map
05 May, 2015The Australian PV Institute (APVI) has been awarded the National ENERGY GLOBE Award for its development of Australian solar maps and tools.
Energy consumption rises with automated bill payment
04 May, 2015The adage "out of sight, out of mind" applies to electricity use, according to new research from Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy.
Demand implications and storage solutions at upcoming conference and expo
29 April, 2015The Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition will be held from 3-4 June at Australian Technology Park, Sydney. The energy storage event focuses on energy storage solutions for utilities, energy businesses, buildings and the emerging electric vehicle markets.
