A more sustainable rechargeable battery
22 January, 2020Potassium-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 SteedCity 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 LtdSolarEdge 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, 2020It 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 LtdLack 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, 2019A 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-EmblingThe 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-EmblingAustralian 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-EmblingThe 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-EmblingNeoen 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 LtdThe 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 PowerWA'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 LimitedThe 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-EmblingA 500-metre sculpted skyscraper in China will be designed as one of the tallest buildings to achieve LEED-Gold certification.
