Undoped silicon enables cheaper, more efficient solar cells
01 February, 2016Australian scientists have developed a new silicon solar cell that could lead to cheaper manufacturing processes and better power output.
End of solar feed-in-tariffs
29 January, 2016 by Global Sustainable Energy SolutionsThis year, three states will end part of their feed-in-tariff programs. What's next?
ARENA shortlists 22 solar projects in $100m funding round
15 January, 2016From 77 down to 22, ARENA has announced the solar projects that have been shortlisted to progress to the next stage of its $100 million solar PV funding round.
Wave power electricity to soon feed the grid
22 December, 2015Wave power electricity may soon be feeding the grid with the installation of a 250 kW bioWAVE unit off the coast of Victoria.
Urine-powered wearable energy generator
14 December, 2015Researchers have developed a self-sufficient wireless transmitter powered by a foot-pumped urine operating wearable microbial fuel cell.
Largest renewables-mining project goes solar
08 December, 2015The first of more than 34,000 solar photovoltaic panels have been installed at Australia's largest renewables mining project in central Western Australia.
Fronius Power Package for string inverters
08 December, 2015The Fronius Power Package offers a power solution for Fronius string inverters, suitable for both small- and large-scale PV systems.
Diesel reduction using solar
04 December, 2015The Balladonia Road House in Western Australia uses diesel generators to power the air conditioning in the guest rooms and the cooking appliances in the lunch bar.
Recycled battery storage unit set to connect to the grid
11 November, 20152016 should see the world's largest second-use battery storage unit made from recycled systems of electric vehicles go into operation in Lünen, Germany.
Energy-independent suburbs?
09 November, 2015A new study could lead to a NSW residential development being built off the grid and completely powered by renewable energy.
From bread to bulb?
03 November, 2015US researchers have discovered a way to create LEDs from food and beverage waste.
Green building has a place in thriving property industry: GBCA
20 October, 2015What's Australia's largest industry? (Hint: It's not mining). And the Green Building Council of Australia says we need visionary government leadership to continue its growth.
Broken Hill solar plant to power 17,000 homes
14 October, 2015The final panels on the Broken Hill Solar Plant have been installed, enabling the large-scale project to now be able to generate enough power to supply 17,000 homes.
SunEdison P-Series SE-P265NPB Solar Panel
09 October, 2015SunEdison has added the SE-P265NPB to its P-Series of solar panels. The 60-cell, 265 W panel has a very low temperature coefficient.
Powering a 10-star home
07 October, 2015A new Christchurch home has received New Zealand's first-ever 10-star Homestar rating, an award that recognises its energy-neutral, sustainable footprint. Schneider Electric designed its electrical infrastructure, enabling the home to switch seamlessly between mains and solar power.
