Perovskite cells hit 15% efficiency
22 October, 2013NTU scientists have developed a solar cell made from organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite materials which they say is about five times cheaper than current thin-film solar cells, due to a simpler, solution-based manufacturing process.
Solar power monitoring system
21 October, 2013Magellan Power Solar Gate is designed to help those with large solar installations keep the energy they generate, for their own use. The product monitors the power demand of a local load and commands grid inverters to produce power equal to the local demand, in order to avoid injection of solar power into the grid.
Lego brick concept creates efficient solar panels
21 October, 2013Scientists have discovered that covering solar panels with aluminium studs helps to bend and trap light in the absorbing layer, increasing the amount of energy extracted from the captured sunlight.
DEHN + SOHNE surge protection for PV systems
16 October, 2013DEHN + SOHNE offers lightning protection components and surge protection devices for photovoltaic systems.
App makes life easier for solar installers
12 September, 2013The Clean Energy Council has released a new iPhone app that it says will help solar installers and businesses keep track of jobs, perform high-quality installation work and cut down on administration.
Winners announced for WA Renewable Energy Technology Challenge
05 September, 2013MPower Solar Systems has won the $50,000 first prize for developing a low-cost energy generation management unit which can be fitted to most renewable energy inverters.
Solar Hire mobile solar lighting towers
26 August, 2013Solar Hire’s range of mobile solar lighting towers uses SunPower E20 solar panels to draw energy and can be operated manually or set to automatically power up and shut down on a daily basis.
Reveal the potential of your power network
22 July, 2013Although power is a critical element for any business, no matter what industry, it needs to be reliable and economically sustainable. With organisations increasingly using more power, managing it efficiently can be a challenging task.
Australia’s largest concentrated photovoltaic solar plant opens
17 July, 2013Solar Systems officially opened its 1.5 MW Mildura Solar Demonstration Facility today. The plant provides enough electricity to power up to 500 homes while removing 4200 tonnes of carbon emissions per year.
ABB to build EV fast-charging stations in the Netherlands
09 July, 2013Power and automation technology group ABB has been selected by Fastned to supply chargers to more than 200 electric vehicle fast-charging stations in the Netherlands, bringing an EV fast charger within 50 kms of all of the country’s 16.7 million inhabitants.
Technology key to a smarter, cleaner energy future
20 June, 2013The future Australian energy system will be smarter and cleaner, and will be affordable for consumers and environmentally responsible, CEC Chief Executive David Green told attendees at the Australian Energy and Utilities Summit.
ABB adds new inverter production line to Jo’burg facility
27 May, 2013ABB has announced that it will start producing central inverters at its Johannesburg facility in 2014 to support the rapidly growing local photovoltaic (PV) market and local content requirements.
Yhi Solar sheds light on Arnhemland
21 May, 2013Sydney-based Yhi Solar has joined forces with the Lirrwi Yolngu Tourism Aboriginal Corporation to solve power problems in north-east Arnhemland in the Northern Territory.
Clipsal realises savings through lighting upgrade
21 May, 2013A lighting upgrade at the Clipsal by Schneider Electric manufacturing plant at Gepps Cross is expected to save an estimated $50,000 in energy costs each year.
Australia’s largest flexible, plastic solar cells
16 May, 2013Scientists have produced the largest flexible, plastic solar cells in Australia - 10 times the size of what they were previously able to - thanks to a new solar cell printer that has been installed at CSIRO.
