Efficiency and renewables

CEFC invests $51 million in Victorian solar farm

19 June, 2019

The investment in the 200 MW Kiamal Solar Farm brings the CEFC's investments in Australia's large-scale solar sector to more than $1 billion.


Lighting mimics the sun to improve sleep

14 June, 2019 | Supplied by: LIFX

Australian smart-lighting company LIFX's circadian lighting feature, Day & Dusk, automates lighting to match the sun's colour shifts throughout the day.


SolarEdge 300 W smart panels

14 June, 2019 | Supplied by: SolarEdge Technologies (Australia) Pty Ltd

SolarEdge has introduced 300 W smart panels to the Australian residential market.


Mechanism reduces energy requirements for OLEDs

12 June, 2019 | Supplied by: RIKEN

Scientists have developed a way to manipulate the 'excitons' — pairs of electrons and holes — that are key to the transport of electrons within OLEDs.


Dunedin to begin NZ$15m LED upgrade

11 June, 2019

Broadspectrum New Zealand has won a seven-year contract to install LEDs in Dunedin's streetlighting network, with work expected to begin in the middle of this year.


EpiSensor ZEM-61 Wireless 3-Phase Electricity Monitor

04 June, 2019 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty Ltd

EpiSensor's ZEM-61 Wireless 3-Phase Electricity Monitor can monitor energy consumption patterns in equipment and buildings remotely via EpiSensor's NGR-30-3 Gateway.


EVs to drive change in home energy systems

03 June, 2019 | Supplied by: IEEFA

Electric vehicles (EVs) are expected to help reduce solar payback periods and accelerate the transition to renewables, according to a report.


ABB REACT 2 inverter and energy storage solution

01 June, 2019 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

The ABB REACT 2 inverter and energy storage solution includes a high-voltage Li-ion battery with a storage capacity of up to 12 kWh.


Energetic Lighting Australia Wide Bodied Stellar LED Batten

01 June, 2019 | Supplied by: Energetic Lighting Australia Pty Ltd

Energetic Lighting Australia has released its Wide Bodied Stellar Batten that is both wider and longer than a normal LED batten.


Action needed to improve energy literacy: report

28 May, 2019

A report released by National Energy Resources Australia is calling for a nationally coordinated effort to enhance Australia's energy knowledge.


Redflow deploys batteries in China smart grid project

23 May, 2019 | Supplied by: Redflow Limited

Australian-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, 2019

Researchers 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 Ltd

Chargefox 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, 2019

Grid4C 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 Ltd

Ageing infrastructure, environmental concerns, advancements in technology and changing consumer preferences are driving grid modernisation as utilities work to meet changing and growing demands.


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