$100m in asset finance made available to businesses
14 October, 2016The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) and Commonwealth Bank have launched a $100 million Energy Efficient Equipment Finance program to provide Australian businesses with lower cost finance for a wide range of assets that meet certain energy efficiency standards.
Lots to be learned from catastrophic energy failure
12 October, 2016A preliminary report by the operator of the power network makes it clear that the huge electricity pylons which were taken out by the storm triggered a sequence of extraordinary events that led to the state-wide blackout in South Australia, the Clean Energy Council has said.
Natural solution for rechargeable battery recycling
07 October, 2016We may be a step closer to an environmentally friendly solution for recycling rechargeable batteries.
Self-charging fabric developed
03 October, 2016Scientists have developed a new super-thin fabric that generates electricity from sunlight and movement, according to science journal Nature Energy.
Significant step forward for large-solar sector
30 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Clean Energy Finance CorporationThe Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has congratulated the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) on the conclusion of its large-scale solar funding round, which will support the development of an additional 480 MW of large-scale solar in Australia.
Disruptive wind power technology licensed
29 September, 2016A US wind-power company, SheerWind, has signed a licensing agreement with Mark Luke Wind Energy that will allow its INVELOX wind-power generating systems to be marketed and deployed locally in South Dakota.
4000 m2 battery for Kingfisher solar project
29 September, 2016Lyon Solar will build a 100 MW/100 MWh in South Australia to improve the state's energy security, according to a recent announcement. At 4000 m2, the battery is one of the world's largest and will be connected to the company's Kingfisher solar storage project.
Schneider Electric lights up rural communities
29 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric has launched 'Light It Up', a program to bring electricity access to rural communities across Asia Pacific.
Waste not, want not
29 September, 2016The Polish city of Krakow has a new US$250 million waste-to-power plant thanks to Korean engineering company POSCO E&C.
Solar Design and Installation Awards finalists announced
28 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Clean Energy CouncilThe Clean Energy Council (CEC) has announced the finalists for the Solar Design and Installation Awards.
DP Energy appoints new BDM
28 September, 2016Global renewable energy developer DP Energy has appointed Catherine Way Business Development Manager, DP Energy Australia. Way has played a formative role in the development of renewable energy advances in South Australia within industry, government and the not-for-profit sectors.
LCA and FMA unite
26 September, 2016Lighting Council Australia(LCA) and the Facility Management Association of Australia have joined forces to host the sparc-FMA International Lighting & Facilities Event in 2017.
FIBARO home automation
22 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Smart Home GroupFIBARO has developed the Dimmer 2 system for control, switching and dimming of lighting in a residential setting. Dimmer 2 is a Z-Wave Plus certified device featuring a specially designed algorithm that allows it to automatically recognise the type of connected light source used and calibrate it accordingly.
Gas ban a step into the unknown
20 September, 2016The decision to ban onshore gas exploration and development in Victoria creates risks for energy customers, the environment and the economy, according to the Energy Networks Association (ENA).
Call for applications: addressing clean energy gender agenda
19 September, 2016The Clean Energy Council is inviting applications from talented women in the clean energy industry for the 2017 round of its Developing Women Directors Scholarship.
