Producing power at night through radiative cooling
26 August, 2020Researchers have found an energy source that could provide lighting power when solar energy is unavailable — including at night-time.
How LED lighting affects the natural environment
21 August, 2020The La Trobe University Net Zero fund will be investigating the impact that LED lighting has on native wildlife.
How solar panel positioning influences energy output
12 August, 2020Changing the positioning of solar panels could increase the amount of energy that they generate, according to new research.
La Trobe installs 7500 solar panels, LED lights
29 July, 2020A new solar panel installation at La Trobe will see the university achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2029.
Increased solar power output after COVID-19 lockdown
29 July, 2020The worldwide shutdown during the COVID-19 pandemic saw a marked increase in solar power output, a new study has found.
Funding to fix unstable energy grids
24 July, 2020A study that will explore how to manage unstable and weak parts of the electricity grid has just received funding from ARENA.
Electrical vehicle-to-grid trial held in ACT
15 July, 2020One of the largest electric vehicle (EV) vehicle-to-grid (V2G) trials in the world is about to be held in Canberra.
Will COVID-19 damage renewable energy investment?
09 July, 2020The economic downturn triggered by the global COVID-19 pandemic could have negative consequences for long-term investment in clean energy.
100% green power for City of Sydney
07 July, 2020The City of Sydney will be 100% powered by renewable energy from July 2020.
Increasing a home's energy rating off the plan
01 July, 2020 by Andrew SpenceSoftware that uses artificial intelligence to analyse building designs to maximise energy efficiency prior to construction is being launched.
Why should you choose a DC grid for your vessel?
30 June, 2020 by Carlo Cecchi, Director, Business Development, Yaskawa Environmental Energy/The SwitchAs the world seeks greener sources of power, around 80% of vessels in the future are expected to be fully electric or powered by hybrid systems.
Improving Australia's energy efficiency
24 June, 2020Australia's untapped energy efficiency potential has been illustrated in a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Which solar panels are the most effective?
11 June, 2020New research suggests that double-sided solar panels that can follow the sun are both the most energy and cost effective.
Smart windows that reduce energy consumption
02 June, 2020Windows that can change colours depending on humidity — and without the need for electricity — are being developed by researchers.
Next-gen solar cells pass international test standards
26 May, 2020A new generation of solar cells that pass international tests for heat and humidity has been developed by Australian researchers.
