Bundaberg solar farm acquires extreme weather tracker
20 March, 2024European company PVHardware will be supplying tracking technology to the 100 MW Bundaberg solar farm project.
Finding one faulty solar panel in a sea of millions
26 February, 2024Up until now, finding faults in individual panels on a solar farm has been a time-consuming and expensive business.
AEMC recommends mass rollout of smart meters
12 September, 2023Energy Networks Australia has welcomed the recommendation, which it says is key to moving into a net zero future.
Why Australia needs a national approach to home thermal efficiency
11 July, 2023Improving the thermal performance of Australian homes is an urgent priority to ease cost of living pressures, improve wellbeing and reduce energy consumption and emissions, according to a recent report.
Property fire triggers warning about DIY solar
27 June, 2023Following a fire at a home in western Victoria, Energy Safe Victoria is urging property owners to always have solar battery systems installed by a licensed electrician.
Vic agencies issue solar warning
23 May, 2023In 2022, Energy Safe investigated 44 solar PV system fires, most of which occurred in systems that had not been serviced within the previous two years.
AI to boost energy efficiency in Aust homes
26 April, 2023CSIRO is partnering with CoreLogic Australia to trial a new AI system that will estimate energy efficiency for homes across Australia.
Supporting grid resilience in Victoria
26 April, 2023Victoria has secured the help of technology company Reactive in order to ready its grid for the state's energy transition.
How energy upgrades can boost health at home
17 April, 2023New research indicates that adjustments to aging housing stock can lead to better health and quality of life, particularly for vulnerable Australians.
Solar panels could be banned from landfill in Qld
07 March, 2023Queenslanders are invited to comment on a proposal to recycle items like solar panels and repair other e-products instead of sending them to landfill.
How space technologies can help in the race to net zero
09 November, 2022A new report from Inmarsat and Globant has found that existing satellite technologies could save up to 5.5 billion tonnes of CO2 a year.
Using game theory to predict EV charging behaviour
09 November, 2022 by Matt ShipmanResearchers from North Carolina State University have developed a dynamic computational tool to help improve user access to EV charging stations.
Solar savings through bird-inspired algorithm
31 October, 2022Researchers have created a bird-inspired algorithm that could dramatically increase the efficiency of the more than 3 million solar panels on Australian roofs.
Sweeping new building reforms encompass energy efficiency, EVs
07 September, 2022Building ministers have agreed on national reforms to make new homes more accessible and energy efficient, including making it easier for people living in apartments to own an EV.
Sense AI technology real-time energy monitoring for smart meters
15 August, 2022The Sense AI technology — which can be embedded in the smart meter — can provide data that is vital to flexible grid management.