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Trial supports stranded EV drivers

15 June, 2026

RACV is testing out a new mobile DC fast charger as part of its Emergency Roadside Assistance patrol fleet.


Putting next-gen solar to the test

10 June, 2026

UNSW's Professor Martin Green, the 'father of modern solar', is trialling next-gen solar panels at a new facility in Manly Vale, Sydney.


Could quantum timing support a more resilient grid?

04 May, 2026

Swinburne University of Technology and Siemens are researching how quantum-enhanced timing can help to future-proof the energy grid.


ARENA invests $953K in grid stability software

20 April, 2026

Renewable energy services company GridZync will use the funding to enhance and commercialise its Rezonance software.


Why do a fifth of solar panels degrade rapidly?

21 January, 2026

An Australian study has explored a critical problem for solar energy: the phenomenon of a significant portion of solar panels failing much faster than expected.


2025–26 GenCost report released for public consultation

19 December, 2025

Solar PV and onshore wind still form the basis for Australia's cheapest electricity generation mix — a finding that's consistent with previous reports.


Vector vCTS.performance test system for megawatt charging

03 December, 2025

This scalable system was developed in collaboration with EA Elektro-Automatik for testing the charging communication between EVs and EV supply equipment.


Electrification is key to net zero, but faces roadblocks: report

25 November, 2025

A recent energy sector survey indicates there is strong support for the use of AI and grid software to speed the energy transition.


Accelerating vehicle-to-grid tech in Australia

07 November, 2025

ARENA is collaborating with Amber Electric on a new project aimed at speeding up the adoption of 'batteries on wheels'.


ARENA funds tech to speed up large-scale solar

28 October, 2025

Renewable energy company Nextracker is receiving up to $4.96 million from ARENA to deploy its proprietary solar construction and tracker technologies across multiple solar farms.


Boosting agrivoltaics in Japan

12 August, 2025

In Japan, where mountainous terrain limits space, balancing clean electricity production with agricultural land use can be a challenge. Could agrivoltaics provide a solution?


How can digital twins effectively support the energy transition?

05 August, 2025

These digital models are able to simulate real-world energy systems, and hold immense promise — but the technology still faces challenges.


How UniSuper adopted a digital power model

04 August, 2025

When the Australian superannuation fund was looking to modernise its aging UPS systems, it turned to Schneider Electric for a new approach to critical infrastructure management.


Shooting for 'true zero'

25 July, 2025

Climate tech hub Greenhouse is partnering with Flow Power to road-test a system where energy consumption is matched to renewable energy generation in real time, 24/7.


Fast-tracking new tech to decarbonise the grid

15 July, 2025

EnergyLab's Scaleup Program is back for 2025, partnering with leading Australian energy companies to speed the transition to a decarbonised Australian grid.


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