ABB deploys 30 MW battery, microgrid in Pilbara
18 April, 2018 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB has supplied a containerised microgrid solution to support a gas-fired power station to optimise and automate its operations in the Pilbara region.
Pop-up mobile solar PV could replace diesel generators
17 April, 2018Pop-up mobile solar PV could soon replace diesel generators as a temporary power supply for military operations, disaster relief efforts and music festivals.
ACT to upgrade 80,000 streetlights
13 April, 2018Streetlights across the ACT will soon be upgraded under a new contract signed with Electrix.
The biggest barrier to microgrid deployment
10 April, 2018The establishment of viable business cases for different applications is the main barrier to the continued uptake of microgrids in Australia.
Tour Tesla's 'Big Battery' site
04 April, 2018The Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition 2018 is providing attendees the opportunity to see first-hand one of three commercial and utility energy storage projects that are transforming South Australia's energy sector.
South Australia to get second virtual power plant
03 April, 2018Simply Energy has announced plans to build an 8 MW virtual power plant in Adelaide.
Renewable energy generated more power than coal over summer
27 March, 2018Renewable energy generated more electricity than brown coal, gas or oil during Australia's summer, according to the Renewable Energy Index.
$750K funding for SA lighting firm
26 March, 2018 | Supplied by: Green Frog SystemsGreen Frog Systems, a firm specialising in commercial solar lighting and energy storage systems, has received a commercialisation grant worth $760,837 under the Federal Entrepreneurs' Programme.
80 MW batteries to power Victoria
26 March, 2018The Victorian Government has announced plans to build two large-scale batteries as part of its energy storage initiative.
Philips to change name to Signify
19 March, 2018Philips Lighting has announced that it plans to change its company name to Signify while keeping the Philips brand for its products.
Mirvac to build energy-efficient houses; gets $90m CEFC funding
15 March, 2018Australian developer Mirvac will build three new energy-efficient residential communities with a $90 million loan from the CEFC.
Distributed energy innovation
13 March, 2018 by Mansi GandhiThe energy industry continues to see increased penetration of distributed energy generation.
New program to boost Sydney's solar uptake
12 March, 2018The City of Sydney will put $750,000 towards a $2.25 million Ausgrid grant program to reduce demand for electricity and carbon emissions.
Calix enters grid-scale battery storage market
09 March, 2018Australian technology company Calix has entered the race for grid-scale storage batteries.
Rooftop solar boom: more than 395 installations per hour
07 March, 2018With more than 9500 solar panels installed every day, the future looks bright for the Australian solar industry.
