UNSW Energy Institute appoints new CEO
27 June, 2019The UNSW Energy Institute has appointed Justine Jarvinen as its CEO, with the key role of facilitating partnerships between industry and government bodies with UNSW's leading energy researchers.
Prepare for an energy revolution, Australia
04 June, 2019Australia's energy mix is expected to undergo radical change. This will be explored at the 2019 Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition.
Danish e-mobility network charges ahead
04 June, 2019Emissions-free transport in Scandinavia has received a boost following the opening of a flagship ultra-fast electric vehicle charging station in Fredericia, Denmark.
Goodbye batteries, hello brick building
13 May, 2019A new technology involving a modified construction crane, an electric motor and 35-tonne bricks is providing long-duration energy storage.
Specialised crane facilitates waste-to-fuel operation
08 May, 2019To improve sustainability and efficiency, Boral Cement has installed a specialised automated handling crane at its Berrima Cement Works facility.
What's stopping integration of renewable storage and the grid?
02 May, 2019Robert Morgan from GE Renewable Energy says that resistance to change is a key obstacle to renewable storage technology integrating with the grid.
Partnership electrifies Australia's vehicle network
29 April, 2019Schneider Electric has partnered with JET Charge to supply Nissan Australia's electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment.
Climate bond opens solar and storage market to investors
27 March, 2019A climate bond, claimed to be an Australian first, is giving investors access to Australia's burgeoning rooftop solar and small-scale energy storage market.
Acrylic Technologies Australia C-Coat liquid thermal insulation
13 March, 2019C-COAT is a liquid waterproofing and thermal insulation coating made from microscopic, ceramic balls and air-filled silicon balls.
Government focuses on buildings to reduce emissions
05 March, 2019The Australian Government will provide additional investment in energy efficiency, with a clear focus on improving the energy and emissions performance of buildings.
Energy efficiency slashes bills, creates jobs: report
08 February, 2019Improving the energy efficiency of Australian homes and businesses would slash $7.7 billion a year off energy bills and create the equivalent of 120,000 full-time jobs.
Renewables offer cheapest new-build power: report
18 January, 2019The GenCost report estimates the cost to generate electricity from new power plants in Australia — with solar and wind technologies found to cost the lowest amount.
CO2 recycling and pressure measurement in space
15 January, 2019The International Space Station moves around the Earth at some 400 km above its surface. As barely any oxygen is present at this altitude, it must either be supplied from the ground or generated on board.
GEMS Act effective at reducing energy use: draft report
14 November, 2018 by Lauren DavisThe GEMS Act regulates the energy efficiency of appliances and equipment by setting minimum energy performance standards and energy rating label requirements.
Climate-controlled classroom powered entirely by renewables
01 November, 2018Built by Hivve Technology, the portable classroom is powered by a combination of rooftop solar and a Tesla Powerwall 2 battery.
