Efficiency and renewables

US$3m cooling technology competition launched

16 November, 2018

The Global Cooling Prize is encouraging innovators to develop technology with a climate impact that is at least five times less than today's standard room air conditioner units.


UQ receives $1.5m gift for e-mobility research

09 November, 2018

The $1.5 million gift from the Trevor and Judith St Baker Family Foundation will help position Brisbane at the forefront of EV charging technology and manufacturing.


September set solar records in Australia

06 November, 2018

10.1 GW of installed solar and more than 725 MW of total new solar capacity was registered in September, according to the Australian Photovoltaic Institute.


Powering the future for Australian sustainable transport

01 November, 2018 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

ABB has been selected by Chargefox as a key technology partner and supplier for its ultrarapid charging network.


ABB EVLunic AC wallbox charging station

01 November, 2018 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

The ABB EVLunic AC wallbox provides a high-quality, cost-effective electric vehicle charging point.


Sydney community encouraged to invest in solar beer

29 October, 2018

Members of the local community who help fund the solar project at microbrewery 4 Pines could be offered up to an 8% return on their investment.


High-speed EV charging network comes to Australia

26 October, 2018

Chargefox plans to roll out 21 EV charging sites by 2020 to reduce charging times and limit the issue of range anxiety.


Microgrid trial to run university on 100% renewables

24 October, 2018

Monash University has partnered with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency and Indra Australia to trial a microgrid at its Clayton campus.


ARENA supports online renewable energy marketplace

17 October, 2018

ARENA will help fund Australia's first Business Renewables Centre, designed to encourage businesses to invest in renewable energy and reduce high power bills.


Decmil awarded $277m contract for NSW solar project

09 October, 2018

Under the engineering, procurement and construction contract, Decmil will also undertake the operations and maintenance of the 255 MW Sunraysia solar farm.


Sungrow enters Australian utility and commercial solar market

05 October, 2018 | Supplied by: Sungrow Power

Sungrow Power has announced it is shipping nine new products from its utility- and large-scale commercial range into Australia, which will triple the size of its product portfolio.


Zero net carbon homes to be built in Victoria

04 October, 2018

The Victorian Government has partnered with Stockland, Metricon Homes and SJD Homesto to develop energy-efficient, sustainable homes for sale in Melbourne's growth areas.


enLighten Zorro Unplugged solar-powered lighting solution

02 October, 2018 | Supplied by: enLighten Australia Pty Ltd

The enLighten Zorro Unplugged has an integrated solar panel, LED array, microwave sensor and battery all within one standalone system.


The dark side of lighting

02 October, 2018 by Richard Mulcahy, CEO, Lighting Council Australia

The process for the development of the National Construction Code is woefully inadequate and veiled in an unnecessary level of secrecy, explains Lighting Council Australia CEO Richard Mulcahy.


Tempest Nova Weatherproof Batten

01 October, 2018 | Supplied by: Energetic Lighting Australia Pty Ltd

The Tempest Nova weatherproof batten from Energetic Lighting provides a wide range of options for external IP65 lighting requirements.


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