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Working to stamp out bad solar panel installations

23 November, 2021

A Good Installer Guarantee has been launched to protect homeowners from poorly installed solar panels.


Enabling a city to power itself at net zero

11 November, 2021

Comprehensive adoption of photovoltaics in the built environment could enable Melbourne to reach net zero.


Are wind and solar power reliable enough?

09 November, 2021

The question of renewable power reliability is explored in a recent study by the University of California, Irvine.


Electric bus trial in Sydney

26 October, 2021

Custom Denning has selected Siemens' electric bus charging stations for its locally designed and built 'Element' electric buses.


Identifying defects to strengthen solar panels

26 October, 2021

A new technique to identify defects in silicon solar cells is being explored by researchers.


How wind energy can reduce global warming

12 October, 2021

Implementation of wind energy technology could help to reduce global warming atmospheric temperatures, research suggests.


More support for renewable microgrids

06 October, 2021

More than $2 million has been awarded by the federal government to Charles Darwin University (CDU) to establish a Renewable Energy Microgrid Hub.


Generating solar power with windows

23 September, 2021

Research from the University of Michigan may pave the way for windows that can provide solar power.


Safer solar after industry review

21 September, 2021

A Clean Energy Regulator review into the solar sector will result in a safer, more level playing field, according to NECA.


Using wooden floors to power LED lightbulbs

17 September, 2021

Researchers from Switzerland have found that walking on wooden floorings could generate enough power to switch on LED lightbulbs.


AI and the grid: securely integrating renewable energy

06 September, 2021 by Amy Steed

As Australia looks to design an energy grid that is fit for the future, finding the best ways to integrate renewable power sources is high on the agenda.


Renewables driving National Electricity Market

01 September, 2021

Renewables are now playing a big part in ensuring a reliable supply of electricity in the National Electricity Market (NEM).


Electricity reforms to include smart solar

25 August, 2021

Reforms that are designed to integrate more small-scale solar into the electricity grid have been finalised by the Australian Energy Market Commission.


Making ocean waves a viable source of power

25 August, 2021

Researchers from RMIT University have developed a prototype that can double the power harvested from ocean waves.


Clean energy event returns to Melbourne this October

13 August, 2021

All-Energy Australia will be held from 27–28 October 2021 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.


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