Scientists boost solar energy conversion efficiency
14 December, 2012Scientists at RMIT University are attempting to boost the efficiency of solar energy conversion technology with an improved type of solar cell.
ABB wins solar power orders worth $225 million
07 December, 2012ABB has won orders worth around $225 million to supply two turnkey photovoltaic (PV) power plants that will be built in the northern province of Limpopo in South Africa. The orders were awarded by two special-purpose entities, Core Energy and Erika Energy, whose primary stakeholders include SunEdison, a leading global solar energy services provider.
$24 million for smarter energy use in community facilities
29 November, 2012The Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Mark Dreyfus, and Federal Member for Maribyrnong, Bill Shorten, have announced the opening of the new Local Government Energy Efficiency Program to help local councils install solar or heat pump hot water systems in community facilities.
Siemens seeks to support Australian supplier for wind towers
27 November, 2012Siemens Ltd, the turn-key supplier of TrustPower’s Snowtown II wind project, is working with newly established Australian wind tower supplier E&A Contractors, a wholly owned subsidiary of E&A Limited, to procure a portion of the 90 wind towers for the newly commenced wind farm development.
The first all-carbon solar cell
21 November, 2012 by Mark ShwartzResearchers have developed a solar cell made entirely of carbon, an inexpensive substitute for the pricey materials used in conventional solar panels.
Voltlogic Statcom four-quadrant inverter
19 November, 2012The Voltlogic Statcom is a four-quadrant inverter designed for connection to low-voltage networks, to combat electricity supply quality problems associated with small-scale embedded generation. It provides additional load or embedded generation capacity on existing low-voltage infrastructure, without the need for augmentation.
Solar takes to the high seas
06 November, 2012Many countries are turning to solar technology and renewable energy because of a need for alternative energy sources and environmental concerns. To help meet these needs, DNV has developed SUNdy, a large-scale offshore solar field concept.
Scientists create first all-carbon solar cell
05 November, 2012Scientists at Stanford University have created the world’s first solar cell constructed entirely of carbon, which they say is a promising alternative to the expensive materials currently used in photovoltaic devices.
Sydney Park Pavilion goes solar
30 October, 2012As part of a $4.3 million City of Sydney project, Sydney Park Pavilion will be the first of 30 sites to have solar photovoltaic panels installed. The project will have a total peak electrical capacity of 1.25 MW.
RET has the potential to deliver $18.7 billion more in investment, report shows
29 October, 2012Australia’s 20% Renewable Energy Target has delivered $18.5 billion in investment with the potential for $18.7 billion more, according to an independent report from strategic consultancy SKM MMA.
Mothballed power station is evidence of the RET’s success, CEC claims
19 October, 2012The mothballing of part of the coal-fired Yallourn Power Station is evidence that renewable power sources are replacing high-pollution power generation, the Clean Energy Council claims.
Government claims evidence shows carbon tax working
18 October, 2012The Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency claims reports published today show the carbon price is not the most significant driver of rising household electricity prices and is helping reduce Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions.
World-first energy storage system
17 October, 2012ZEN Energy Systems has launched a world-first energy storage system that will enable customers to store and access power 24 hours a day.The Freedom Powerbank will use a computer-controlled battery storage system to capture energy produced from wind, solar or the grid during low-demand periods, allowing it to be re-used later.
‘Self healing’ key to meeting smart grid promise
02 October, 2012 by Peter FieldWhile smart meters receive the hype, reclosers are the true building blocks of the intelligent electrical distribution grid, underpinning its reliability.
Final National Solar Schools Program funding announced
19 September, 2012Successful schools for the National Solar Schools Program (NSSP) 2012-13 funding round have been announced.
