Good news for renewables
25 September, 2019 by Dannielle FurnessThe Clean Energy Regulator says Australia will meet its large-scale renewable energy target in 2020.
Lithium tech opens up chemical conversion
13 September, 2019Lithium Australia has developed a technology that produces a range of high-purity lithium battery chemicals from spodumene feeds, without the need for roasting.
Renewables investment slows with lack of policy
12 September, 2019The Clean Energy Council has highlighted that investment in renewable energy projects has plunged to levels not seen since Tony Abbott was Prime Minister.
Vic Solar Homes Program gets rebate boost
28 August, 2019Following discussions with the Smart Energy Council, the Victorian Government has announced an additional 23,000 rebates for this financial year under the Solar Homes Program.
Selectronic SMPC480 SP PRO Series 2i 3.5 kW inverter
27 August, 2019Selectronic has added the SMPC480 3.5 kW model to its SP PRO Series 2i range to cater to the growing demand for smaller scale battery storage systems.
Energy Next to launch in 2020
26 August, 2019A new industry exhibition is launching in 2020, focusing on the latest in renewable energy and energy efficiency technology.
Textiles create solar energy
05 August, 2019Researchers from the Fraunhofer IKTS have developed pliable, textile-based solar cells that could add a new dimension to photovoltaic energy generation.
Vic solar industry urges Premier to remove monthly solar cap
29 July, 2019The Victorian solar industry has called on the Premier to urgently reform the Solar Homes program, saying that the monthly cap is damaging businesses.
When's the right time to invest in battery storage?
25 July, 2019A researcher from the University of South Australia has developed a calculation that determines when it makes economic sense to invest in battery storage.
Merredin Solar Farm construction update
24 July, 2019Construction of the Risen Energy (Australia) Merredin Solar Farm in WA is well underway, with bulk earthworks preparing the site for solar panel installation and substation equipment.
National battery storage standard close to release
09 July, 2019Standards Australia is developing a national installation standard for battery storage devices, producing a draft via the consensus-based standards development process.
MFB four-bay, outdoor shelters
02 July, 2019MFB's four-bay, outdoor shelters allow people in remote regions of Queensland to communicate via the state's trunk two-way radio network.
Producing efficient next-gen solar cells
25 June, 2019Researchers are developing thin phosphorene nanosheets for use in the next generation of perovskite solar cells.
CEFC invests $51 million in Victorian solar farm
19 June, 2019The investment in the 200 MW Kiamal Solar Farm brings the CEFC's investments in Australia's large-scale solar sector to more than $1 billion.
SolarEdge 300 W smart panels
14 June, 2019SolarEdge has introduced 300 W smart panels to the Australian residential market.
