Efficiency and renewables

Schneider Electric 'BESS' battery energy storage system

02 May, 2024 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric

BESS is the foundation for a fully integrated microgrid solution driven by Schneider Electric's controls, optimisation, electrical distribution, and digital and field services.


Virtual power plants installed at regional schools

30 April, 2024

The WA Government's project to install virtual power plants (VPPs) at regional schools has reached the halfway mark.


Shell Cove battery launched on NSW South Coast

24 April, 2024 | Supplied by: Endeavour Energy

The NSW South Coast has gained its first community battery thanks to Endeavour Energy.


EV future for Monash Uni

24 April, 2024

Monash University will soon be the location of a network of EV charging stations, accessible to university staff, students and the general public.


Million-dollar rooftop solar for Kimberley hospital

23 April, 2024

Derby Regional Hospital, in WA's Kimberley region, has gained a large-scale rooftop solar system funded by a $1.4m investment from the state government.


What Australia thinks about the energy transition

16 April, 2024

A CSIRO survey has canvassed more than 6700 people in all states and territories, across capital cities and regional areas.


NZ has reached the 'electrification tipping point' — where to now?

09 April, 2024

New Zealand is one the of the first countries in the world where electric appliances and vehicles are more affordable than their fossil fuel equivalents over the lifetime of the machine.


Heat-resistant batteries trialled in remote WA

03 April, 2024

ARENA will supply $2.85 million in funding to trial two novel long-duration batteries at remote microgrids in Western Australia.


Sydney Zoo makes the switch to solar

03 April, 2024

In partnership with EnergyAustralia, Sydney Zoo has transitioned to solar power for a substantial portion of its energy needs.


Aust solar PV manufacturing gets $1bn boost

02 April, 2024

The Solar Sunshot program aims to grow domestic solar PV manufacturing while providing a pathway for the commercialisation of homegrown solar innovation.


Sail Grand Prix powered by vegetable oil

27 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Aggreko Australia

In a reported first for Australia, Aggreko has powered the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix in Sydney with environmentally friendly hydrotreated vegetable oil.


Bundaberg solar farm acquires extreme weather tracker

20 March, 2024 | Supplied by: PVH Australia

European company PVHardware will be supplying tracking technology to the 100 MW Bundaberg solar farm project.


EVs get a boost from government partnerships

19 March, 2024

Two Australian Government organisations have formed partnerships with business in order to bump up the nation's EV uptake.


WA unveils new EV policy

12 March, 2024

The WA Government has produced a new policy to prepare the state for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, especially in new builds.


Weidmüller AC Smart EV Chargers

01 March, 2024 | Supplied by: APS Industrial

Available in three models — AC Smart ECO, AC Smart VALUE and AC Smart Advanced — these versatile chargers cater to a range of needs.


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