Polyglot turns to solar power
05 February, 2015With six offices in Australia, three in Europe, plus a network of international partners, the Polyglot Group, like any other global business, leaves a trail of carbon footprints all across the globe. The best way to combat its large energy consumption during working hours was to turn to solar.
ARENA funding for energy storage and trading system
17 December, 2014The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $445,000 funding for Reposit Power to trial an on-grid solar photovoltaic (PV) energy storage and trading system.
Grid energy storage market momentum continues
15 December, 2014 by Chris Martell, Principal EngineerThe momentum for grid storage technologies is building. This article discusses technologies under development and attempts to make some predictions about which of these technologies might affect the residential and commercial energy markets in the short term.
The do's and don'ts of selling solar
01 December, 2014The Australian solar industry has transformed from a small collection of highly specialised companies to a booming industry where dedicated 'sales teams' are required to manage the large volume of PV system purchases. A technically proficient sales team that can effectively communicate up-to-date information to customers, designers and installers is essential for the modern solar business.
Australian solar scientist joins Natcore advisory board
26 November, 2014Dr Gavin Conibeer, an internationally known professor at the School of Photovoltaics and Renewable Energy Engineering at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), has joined the science advisory board of Natcore Technology Inc.
Melbourne Showgrounds goes solar
25 November, 2014Yingli Green Energy Australia and Enphase Energy have installed a 100 kW solar system at Melbourne Showgrounds through installation partner EnviroGroup.
CEFC highlights importance of energy efficiency for Australia's economy
11 November, 2014Investment in energy efficiency will boost Australia's productivity and enhance its competitiveness in international markets, according to Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) Chairman Jillian Broadbent AO.
Todae Solar to install rooftop solar for Brisbane Markets
04 November, 2014Brisbane Markets Limited (BML) has selected Todae Solar to install a 1.06 MW rooftop solar system through a winning bid brokered by Solar Choice.
RET should focus on tech incentives
28 October, 2014The RET review needs a greater focus on encouraging technological breakthroughs, said former Liberal senator Professor Robert Hill.
Do solar PV systems export more than they should?
23 September, 2014The National Electricity Market wasn't designed with distributed generation in mind. Indeed, one major design flaw acts to penalise solar power, and does so more in Australia than in practically every other country in the world.
Elecnor to build 72 MW solar PV farm in Moree
22 September, 2014Spanish group Elecnor has set up an office in Australia to develop infrastructure and renewables businesses and projects across Australasia.
Tigers install 100 kW solar system
22 September, 2014Enphase Energy and Yingli Green Energy Australia have installed a 99.77 kW solar system at Richmond Football Club.
What does green retrofitting mean for you?
16 September, 2014The new trend for designing sustainable, energy-efficient buildings has taken a further step: green retrofitting of existing corporate properties.
Collaborate, innovate or die
18 August, 2014Collaborate, innovate or die. That will be one of the key messages delivered to the delegates attending All-Energy Australia.
ABB to supply cable for offshore wind farm extension in the UK
15 August, 2014ABB has won an order worth around $30 million from wind power development company DONG Energy to supply a high-voltage export cable system that will transmit power from the Burbo Bank Extension Offshore Wind Farm in the UK.
