Efficiency and renewables

Quantum dots reshape solar power capabilities

19 February, 2020

Quantum dot solar cells that can be used to generate electricity even in low-light conditions have been developed by researchers at The University of Queensland.


Generating electricity from raindrops

14 February, 2020

One drop of water can generate 140 V power — lighting up 100 LED bulbs — using a droplet-based electricity generator (DEG) developed by scientists.


Smart hospital project nominated for lighting award

06 February, 2020 | Supplied by: mySmart

The Calvary Adelaide Hospital project, carried out by lighting integrator mySmart, has been nominated for the 2020 KNX Awards.


SOLARWATT Vision glass-glass solar PV modules

05 February, 2020 | Supplied by: SOLARWATT Australia

SOLARWATT's Vision glass-glass modules are durable and robust against environmental influences. They are approved for Australian cyclone conditions.


Solar power that works at night

04 February, 2020

A specially designed photovoltaic cell could be capable of generating power at night, according to new research.


Network innovation for a sustainable future

29 January, 2020

Energy networks will require innovation in order to achieve a sustainable future, according to an Energy Networks Australia report.


A more sustainable rechargeable battery

22 January, 2020

Potassium-driven rechargeable batteries could be the way of the future, according to new research from the Tokyo University of Science.


Making Newcastle a smarter, greener city

20 January, 2020 by Amy Steed

City of Newcastle is going smart, with council rolling out environmentally friendly infrastructure across the region.


Cool change for air conditioning, refrigeration

17 January, 2020 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)

A new project trialling the use of renewable energy in cooling and refrigeration has set out to slash energy costs and carbon emissions.


SolarEdge Designer web-based PV design tool

10 January, 2020 | Supplied by: SolarEdge Technologies (Australia) Pty Ltd

SolarEdge has introduced an extended feature set on its Designer tool that specifically supports commercial PV systems.


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.


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