Efficiency and renewables

Philips buys traceable renewable power in Dubai

11 July, 2017

Philips Lighting has announced the purchase of traceable renewable electricity from Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA's) Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai. 


SA to get world's biggest Li-ion battery

10 July, 2017

A deal between the South Australian government, American automaker, energy storage and solar panel company Tesla and French renewable energy company Neoen will see South Australia get the world's largest lithium-ion battery.


Lighting up a multipurpose stadium

07 July, 2017 | Supplied by: Signify

The new 60,000-seat Perth Stadium, set to open in early 2018, will feature more than 15,000 controllable LED light fittings.


Redback in NZ virtual power plant trial

05 July, 2017

Redback Technologies has been selected by Contact Energy, one of New Zealand's leading energy generators and retailers, to participate in a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) trial in Wellington.


Gerard Lighting launches new specifier website

03 July, 2017

Gerard Lighting has launched its new specifier website bringing all its professional brands and products under one digital roof.


ABB UNO-DM-PLUS series single-phase inverter

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

The ABB UNO-DM-PLUS series single-phase inverter delivers an easy and efficient solution for domestic solar installations.


University-corporate partnership to develop batteries for renewables

28 June, 2017

UNSW, University of Queensland and Printed Energy have teamed up to develop ultrathin, flexible screen-printed batteries for cheap portable devices and intermittent renewable energy.


NZ's Vector to deploy battery storage solution in NT

23 June, 2017

New Zealand electricity and gas distribution company Vector has won a contract to supply the Territory Generation Alice Springs Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project.


Battery storage — installation guidance for contractors

21 June, 2017 by EnergySafety WA | Supplied by: EnergySafety WA

The battery energy storage installations are rising and it's important for contractors to be mindful of the safety issues associated with the storage systems.


Solar paint that produces hydrogen fuel

20 June, 2017

RMIT researchers have developed a sunlight-absorbing paint that produces hydrogen fuel from solar energy and moist air.


Office products supplier invests $1m in solar energy farms

20 June, 2017

COS, a privately owned office products supplier, has invested $1 million in the installation of over 1500 solar panels at its facilities. 


Lyon announces $660m solar project, launches battery storage tender

20 June, 2017

Lyon Group has launched a new $660 million solar storage project in Nowingi in north-west Victoria.


Diversification the key to grid resilience

13 June, 2017 | Supplied by: Exhibitions & Trade Fairs Pty Ltd

Australia's energy markets are becoming more complex due to battery storage and rooftop solar, and diversifying the mix of energy sources can ensure the grid remains resilient, according to Dr Michael Ottaviano, CEO and Managing Director of Carnegie Clean Energy.


Newcastle to roll out 300 smart poles

13 June, 2017

Newcastle City Council has unveiled a major smart city plan that involves installation of 300 smart poles over the next few years.


Magellan Home Energy Storage System

12 June, 2017 | Supplied by: Magellan Power

Magellan’s Home Energy Storage System (HESS) converts solar energy into useable power and stores it.


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