Stop obsessing about policy, warns CEC
01 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Clean Energy CouncilThe Clean Energy Council (CEC) says that the government's obsession with ruling particular policies in or out is taking the focus from where it needs to be — on the goal of replacing old coal power plants with renewable energy at the lowest possible cost.
New system identifies electrical appliance 'fingerprint'
27 February, 2017 | Supplied by: CSIRO Head OfficeCSIRO will partner with start-up Ecocentric under a licensing and research agreement to develop the 'Numen' energy system, which recognises the electrical 'fingerprint' of individual appliances. The aim is to increase energy efficiency in buildings.
First Solar to deliver on Kidston project
22 February, 2017Genex Power has achieved financial close for phase one of the Kidston solar project in Queensland, Australia. The news means that First Solar will supply 63 MW DC of advanced thin-film photovoltaic (PV) modules to the project, which will produce approximately 145,000 MWh of electricity in its first year of operation.
Funding to boost renewable energy storage development
17 February, 2017CSIRO offshoot and energy storage company Ecoult has been awarded $4.1 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to support further development and innovation necessary to transition to a renewables-based economy.
CEC says renewable energy projects booming
16 February, 2017 | Supplied by: Clean Energy CouncilMore than 20 large renewable energy projects are either already under construction or will start this year, delivering an unprecedented program of works which will create almost 3000 direct jobs and generate more than $5 billion of investment, according to new analysis from the Clean Energy Council (CEC).
Wattwatchers scores North American approvals
15 February, 2017Australian energy technology company Wattwatchers has achieved formal US and Canadian approval of its flagship Auditor 6M device. The company, which specialises in enabling over-the-internet meter and control solutions, worked with US test lab CETECOM to meet requirements for North American cellular operators.
Smart lighting solution for capital
10 February, 2017The National Capital Authority (NCA) will upgrade lighting along Canberra's ANZAC Parade, a move it says will bring lights into the 21st century and reduce running costs.
Getting off-grid
07 February, 2017 | Supplied by: Redflow LimitedA residential energy system at an off-grid property in South Australia is the first completed customer deployment of Australian battery company Redflow Limited's ZCell batteries.
Industry welcomes government commitment to Renewable Energy Target
07 February, 2017The renewable energy industry has welcomed comments from Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull restating the federal government's commitment to the national Renewable Energy Target (RET), following calls by some backbenchers to scrap the policy.
Melbourne trams to go solar
02 February, 2017The Victorian Government is planning to build a new large-scale solar plant in a regional area of the state, with part of the electricity generated used to run Melbourne's tram network.
Philips Lighting appoints new country manager
31 January, 2017 | Supplied by: SignifyPhilips Lighting has appointed David Gardner as country manager and managing director for Philips Lighting, Australia and New Zealand.
Higher power prices draw new market entrants
27 January, 2017Dramatic increases to household electricity bills across Australia — particularly in New South Wales, South Australia and Western Australia — are behind a German battery group's entry into the fledgling Australian household energy storage market.
Leading the charge in district energy
17 January, 2017 | Supplied by: University of TechnologyThe University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has signed an agreement with Brookfield Energy Australia that will see the supply of cooling thermal energy under Broadway from the Central Park Thermal Plant.
Get up to date on energy storage
16 January, 2017 | Supplied by: SolarQuipGlen Morris (VP of the Energy Storage Council) will be presenting another series of four-day residential Solar + Storage training courses at Moora Moora Community Cooperative near Healesville, Victoria. The next course is 7–10 February 2017, with another four scheduled between now and mid-June.
Solar solution
10 January, 2017 | Supplied by: Trina Solar AustraliaMildura Airport is one of Australia's busiest regional airports and is growing every day. In the face of rapid expansion, the facility was facing an energy problem that could limit potential development.
