Redflow deploys batteries in China smart grid project
23 May, 2019 | Supplied by: Redflow LimitedAustralian-based Redflow Limited has signed a collaboration agreement with ZbestPower to supply a 100 kWh battery energy storage solution for a smart grid project in China's Qinghai Province.
Energy strategy to be tested on solar-powered car
21 May, 2019Researchers will test an energy management strategy that maximises efficiency in balancing solar input, battery storage potential and energy output at the 2019 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.
Chargefox deploys Tritium's EV chargers in Queensland
13 May, 2019 | Supplied by: Tritium Pty LtdChargefox has opened its third ultra-rapid charging station in Toombul Shopping Centre, which features Veefil-PK 350 kW and Veefil-RT 50 kW DC fast chargers from Tritium.
Real-time energy insights for Asia Pacific
09 May, 2019Grid4C will embed its predictive analytics software solutions in Landis+Gyr's smart meters to deliver predictive insights at the grid edge with real-time decisions.
Securing the modern grid
08 May, 2019 by Dan Agnew, General Manager of Power Distribution ANZ | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty LtdAgeing infrastructure, environmental concerns, advancements in technology and changing consumer preferences are driving grid modernisation as utilities work to meet changing and growing demands.
Keeping up with the data-driven energy industry
02 May, 2019Australian integrated energy company Origin Energy has invested in technology provider Intertrust in order to capitalise on the industry's transition towards data-driven models.
People are hindering energy storage growth
01 May, 2019 | Supplied by: Exhibitions & Trade Fairs Pty LtdRobert Morgan, CEO of Energy Storage at GE Renewable Energy, suggests the biggest obstacle to integrating storage into the grid is people as opposed to hardware.
Smart streetlights could save cities $15bn
29 April, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingResearch predicts smart connected streetlighting deployments will deliver $15 billion in cumulative energy savings for cities by 2023.
Indoor workplaces should utilise natural light, researchers say
25 April, 2019Griffith University researchers found that opting for natural light instead of office lighting provided energy and cost savings, and supported mood and sleep.
ARENA funding for relocatable rooftop solar trial
19 April, 2019Australian start-up Solpod has received $975,000 from ARENA to trial installing redeployable rooftop solar on commercial and government buildings.
Smart lighting project to come to Canberra
18 April, 2019Itron, Electrix, and Transport Canberra and City Services will create an IIoT network to support smart city and energy solutions in Canberra.
TED: the new kid on the energy storage block
11 April, 2019CCT Energy Storage's TED (Thermal Energy Device) is a heat battery that can store 12 times more energy than a lead–acid battery and 5–6 times more than a lithium-ion battery.
AEMO to run a VPP integration trial
09 April, 2019The 12- to 18-month trial will focus on demonstrating the operational capabilities of VPPs to deliver energy and Frequency Control Ancillary Services.
Fruit farmer cuts energy costs by 30% with solar installation
08 April, 2019 | Supplied by: VerdiaA Goulburn Valley pear and stone fruit farming family has saved more than $62,000 a year in electricity after installing a solar PV system across its two cold storage sheds.
Barriers to on-farm solar PV installation
05 April, 2019 | Supplied by: Queensland Farmers' FederationFarmers are increasingly investing in renewable energy, but they continue to face a number of challenges when it comes to the connection, installation and integration of on-farm solar PV.
