Efficiency and renewables

Smart EV policy will support the grid

22 November, 2022

A new Australian report has highlighted how sensible electric vehicle policy settings will benefit customers while supporting the power system.


Lighting up life in remote PNG

15 November, 2022 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric

An Australian project bringing solar power to remote villages in Papua New Guinea is transforming the lives of children and villagers.


All-electric vessel wins 'Tug of the Year'

14 November, 2022 | Supplied by: Echandia

The powerful tug has a 70-ton bollard pull that will stack up with the performance of any conventional tug.


How space technologies can help in the race to net zero

09 November, 2022 | Supplied by: Inmarsat Services Ltd

A new report from Inmarsat and Globant has found that existing satellite technologies could save up to 5.5 billion tonnes of CO2 a year.


Using game theory to predict EV charging behaviour

09 November, 2022 by Matt Shipman

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a dynamic computational tool to help improve user access to EV charging stations.


Light bulb can last for 50 years

08 November, 2022 | Supplied by: Signify

Signify has launched the new Philips Ultra Efficient range, which the company says consumes 60% less energy and offers huge reductions in material waste.


Brightgreen hidden strip lights

07 November, 2022 | Supplied by: Brightgreen Pty Ltd

The long-lasting LEDs can be easily concealed in walls, roofs, floors, cabinetry, skirting boards and more.


Vic solar farm opts for Swiss BESS

02 November, 2022 | Supplied by: Energy Vault

Located three hours north of Melbourne, Meadow Creek Solar Farm plans to provide zero-carbon electricity to approximately 110,000 homes in the region.


Solar savings through bird-inspired algorithm

31 October, 2022

Researchers have created a bird-inspired algorithm that could dramatically increase the efficiency of the more than 3 million solar panels on Australian roofs.


Mini Moke returns: now all-electric

18 October, 2022 | Supplied by: MOKE International

MOKE International is returning the Moke Californian to the US after 40 years with its Electric MOKE Californian — a zero-emissions re-imagining of the original 1964 Mini Moke.


Amazon to deploy heavy-duty electric trucks

18 October, 2022 | Supplied by: Volvo Group Australia Pty Ltd

Volvo Trucks will be delivering 20 fully electric heavy-duty trucks to Amazon in Germany by the end of the year.


$3m in energy funding for Qld community groups

11 October, 2022

Community groups in Queensland are being offered a $3m financial incentive to participate in the state's renewable energy transition.


What effect will climate change have on renewables?

04 October, 2022 by Rod Boyce

New research from the University of Alaska has the potential to help electric utilities account for climate change.


Local manufacturers sought for Qld "SuperGrid"

04 October, 2022

The Qld Govt is calling on electricity equipment manufacturing businesses to help create domestic supply chains for the state's super grid.


New Sydney battery facility could transform industry

04 October, 2022 | Supplied by: Gelion Technologies Pty Ltd

Global renewable energy storage company Gelion has commenced industrial production of its gel-based zinc bromide battery in Western Sydney.


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