Redback Technologies inverters
12 May, 2016Redback Technologies is launching a second generation version of its smart hybrid inverter and a family of grid-tie inverters. The products utilise the Internet of Things and cloud technology to give household and commercial users more options.
CSIRO drives green agenda with electric cars
11 April, 2016The CSIRO is moving towards a smaller carbon footprint, delivering 10 fully electric cars to seven of its locations nationwide — while solar panels at its sites will make them emissions-free.
GEMS fee review
24 March, 2016The Department of Industry Innovation and Science is conducting a review of the fees charged under the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Act 2012. Fees are reviewed every three years to facilitate a move towards full cost recovery over time.
$1m prize for innovative solar inverter design
03 March, 2016A Belgium team has taken out a $1 million prize for the Little Box Challenge, a competition run by Google and the IEEE.
Lean and green initiative supporting business
25 January, 2016NECA's Lean and Green initiative is a support program that aims to tackle rising energy costs for small businesses.
Energy storage reduces electricity costs for Perth manufacturer
16 December, 2015By installing PV and battery storage from Magellan Power, a Perth industrial business has cut its electricity bills by as much as 68%.
Tesla Powerwall has landed in Australia
15 December, 2015Tesla Powerwall, a much-anticipated energy storage solution for the residential market, is now available in Australia through Origin and CSR Bradford.
Mitsubishi Electric MSZ-GL series of air conditioners
07 December, 2015Mitsubishi Electric Australia has introduced the MSZ-GL series of air conditioners with R32 refrigerant technology, providing fast, quiet and energy-efficient air conditioning.
Enphase selects Australia for AC battery debut
16 September, 2015Enphase Energy has selected Australia as the first country in the world where it will introduce the Enphase AC Battery.
Firestone Airstroke actuators
07 August, 2015The Airstroke actuators from Firestone can continuously orient a solar tracker's payload towards the sun to optimise the amount of energy produced from installed power generating capacity.
Power grid forecasting tool reduces costly errors
31 July, 2015Researchers in the US have developed a tool that may help save costly errors when performing the delicate task of forecasting future electricity needs.
NHP EM270 Dual 3-Phase Energy Meter
16 July, 2015The EM270 Dual-3-Phase from NHP is a quick-fit energy meter that has been developed to reduce metering space and save up to 90% on installation time.
Bosch networked energy system
12 June, 2015Bosch's networked energy system comprises an inverter and heat pump which is managed with an e.Control unit.
Bosch BPT-S series single-phase string inverters
11 June, 2015The Bosch BPT-S single-phase string inverters for photovoltaic systems feature communications interfaces that allow quick commissioning and simplified remote analysis, as well as a transparent overview of data.
Battery storage pilot for solar-installed homes
03 June, 2015Panasonic has announced pilot projects with ActewAGL, Snowy Hydro's Red Energy and Ergon Energy to install Panasonic battery technology in solar-installed homes.