Efficiency and renewables

Can Australia lead the world in storage?

01 December, 2017

Australia could lead the world in developing large- and home-scale energy storage systems, despite hurdles.


World's largest Li-ion battery switches on

01 December, 2017

South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill and Neoen Deputy CEO Romain Desrousseaux have turned on the world's largest lithium-ion battery.


ABB REACT photovoltaic inverter with integrated energy storage

01 December, 2017 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

ABB's residential energy storage system REACT (Renewable Energy Accumulator and Conversion Technology) allows home owners and landlords to store any excess energy produced by their PV installation during peak times for periods with higher energy demands.


Outdoor goods retailer gets lighting upgrade

24 November, 2017 | Supplied by: Retailite

When retail lighting specialist Retailite was designing a lighting solution for outdoor and camping retailer Kathmandu, the key challenge was to bring the outdoor look inside.


Australia adds 100 MW rooftop solar in October

23 November, 2017

More than 15,000 solar systems, representing over 100 MW of rooftop solar capacity, were installed across Australia's main grids in October, according to the latest Renewable Energy Index by Green Energy Markets, and funded by GetUp.


Philips delivers 1bn LED lights as part of a global challenge

21 November, 2017 | Supplied by: Signify

Philips Lighting has delivered one billion LED lamps and luminaires as part of the 'Global Lighting Challenge' campaign to deploy 10 billion high-efficiency light points around the world.


Distributed energy systems trial to begin in WA

17 November, 2017

Horizon Power will soon begin a $7.1m pilot project to install a variety of distributed energy technologies in 90 homes and businesses in Carnarvon, Western Australia.


ABB's microgrid technology powers Robben Island

14 November, 2017 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

ABB microgrid and wireless technology has enabled a South African World Heritage Site to run on sustainable, stable solar power.


Redflow aims for 3000 batteries a year from Thailand

06 November, 2017

Australian battery company Redflow aims to produce as many as 3000 batteries a year from its new Thai factory, which it is currently fitting out, according to Redflow Chairman Brett Johnson.


Vector wins Australian smart metering contract

31 October, 2017

NZ electricity and gas distribution company Vector has won a contract to provide metering services to EnergyAustralia.


Brightgreen D2000+ LED downlight

31 October, 2017 | Supplied by: Brightgreen Pty Ltd

Brightgreen's D2000+ LED downlight is suitable for architectural spaces with high ceilings like hotel lobbies, large retail spaces and showrooms that require higher than average lux levels.


Draft Fishermans Bend Framework released

24 October, 2017

The Victorian Government has released the draft Fishermans Bend Framework.


Redback Technologies gets $7m in funding

16 October, 2017 | Supplied by: Redback Technologies Australia

The Clean Energy Innovation Fund and Right Click Capital have invested US$7 million (AU$8.99 million) into Australian renewable energy start-up Redback Technologies, as part of its Series A-2 capital raising round.


Cortem EXEL-L and EVL high-bay LED lighting

09 October, 2017 | Supplied by: NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty Ltd

The Cortem EXEL-L and the EVL high-bay LED lighting range is suitable for applications within hazardous environments.


Hanwha Q CELLS Q.HOME household energy storage solution

05 October, 2017 | Supplied by: Hanwha Q Cells Australia

The Hanwha Q CELLS Q.HOME household energy storage solution includes a photovoltaic (PV) module, hybrid inverter and battery with a built-in home energy management system (HEMS), designed with the primary purpose of reducing high energy bills.


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