Efficiency and renewables

Formula unlocks solar power's 'dark side'

09 January, 2020

It could be possible to generate electricity using the dark underside of solar panels, according to a formula calculated by Purdue University physicists.


Can the grid handle renewable energy?

19 December, 2019 | Supplied by: Aurecon Pty Ltd

Lack of transparency in Australia's grid connection process is negatively impacting renewable power project outcomes, an Aurecon report states.


Undersea electricity link boosts renewable energy

11 December, 2019

A new interconnector linking Tasmania and Victoria via an undersea electricity connection could be operational by 2027, according to ARENA.


Victoria updates energy saving targets

10 December, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

The Victorian Government has set ambitious new energy savings and cost reduction targets for the Victorian Energy Upgrades program from 2021–2025.


1414 Degrees aims to revive Aurora solar project

04 December, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

Australian thermal energy storage company 1414 Degrees has arranged to buy the stalled Aurora Solar Energy Project in SA's Port Augusta.


NSW to extend Energy Savings Scheme to 2050

27 November, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

The NSW Government has revealed plans to extend the NSW Energy Savings Scheme — now rebadged as part of the Energy Security Safeguard — until 2050.


South Australia's big battery to grow 50% bigger

22 November, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

Neoen plans to expand the capacity of the Tesla Big Battery at its Hornsdale Wind Farm — already the world's largest utility-scale battery — by 50%.


ABB Ability EV charging station

21 November, 2019 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

The ABB Ability enabled DC Wallbox was developed for EV charging at offices, car dealerships, shopping areas, hotels and public parking places.


Magellan Power delivers standalone power systems to WA

19 November, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-Embling | Supplied by: Magellan Power

WA's Magellan Power has completed manufacturing a number of standalone power systems for a Western Power upgrade project.


Redflow lands off-grid energy storage project in New Zealand

19 November, 2019 | Supplied by: Redflow Limited

The New Zealand Rural Connectivity Group (RCG) has chosen Redflow zinc-bromine flow batteries to store energy in off-grid telecommunication sites in remote rural locations.


Supertall skyscraper to target LEED-Gold cert

18 November, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

A 500-metre sculpted skyscraper in China will be designed as one of the tallest buildings to achieve LEED-Gold certification.


Delta names new Australia Country Manager

15 November, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

Power and thermal management company Delta Electronics has promoted long-serving executive David Leal to the post of Country Manager for Australia.


Sunshine Coast Uni wins Energy Climate Award

07 November, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

The University of the Sunshine Coast has won a Global District Energy Climate Award for its innovative renewable energy-powered chilled water cooling system.


SENEC.Home V3 Hybrid solar battery

31 October, 2019 | Supplied by: SENEC

SENEC has released a hybrid solar battery that offers households up to 90% solar power self-sufficiency.


SolarEdge EV charger single-phase inverter

30 October, 2019 | Supplied by: SolarEdge Technologies (Australia) Pty Ltd

SolarEdge has announced a new EV charging single-phase inverter.


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