Commitment to Clean Energy Innovation Fund welcomed
24 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Clean Energy Finance CorporationThe Clean Energy Finance Corporation has issued an announcement welcoming the Turnbull government's commitment to innovation through the establishment of the $1 billion Clean Energy Innovation Fund and the retention of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency.
GEMS fee review
24 March, 2016The Department of Industry Innovation and Science is conducting a review of the fees charged under the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Act 2012. Fees are reviewed every three years to facilitate a move towards full cost recovery over time.
SA's renewable energy future not without its challenges
22 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Clean Energy CouncilSouth Australia is leading the nation in the uptake of renewable energy, says the Clean Energy Council, but the transition is not without its challenges.
HPM Legrand sees growth in connected devices, aged care
21 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Legrand Australia P/LAustralian electrical industry giant HPM Legrand is banking on the Internet of Things to fuel growth in 2016.
Philips taking light beyond illumination
16 March, 2016 | Supplied by: SignifyPhilips and Vodafone have announced a partnership to speed the adoption of wireless city smart lighting around the world.
CEC clamps down on dodgy solar products
15 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Clean Energy CouncilNew standards to lift the bar on the quality of solar power products sold in Australia will include delisting those that fail to meet safety and performance.
ABB's $140m order a step towards European grid
14 March, 2016 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB will provide a HVDC converter station it says is the first of its kind in Europe to link Danish and German power grids.
Street lights get smarter
10 March, 2016 by Mansi GandhiWith the convergence of lighting and the Internet of Things (IoT), today's outdoor lighting systems deliver benefits beyond illumination. They don't just illuminate streets, parks and other public areas but also provide connectivity and play a vital role in smart city initiatives.
Seminar sneak peek: ARBS 2016
10 March, 2016 | Supplied by: ARBS Exhibitions Pty LtdAustralia's only air conditioning, refrigeration and building services expo, to be held in Melbourne from 17–19 May, has released a sneak peek of its seminar program.
LED wall dominates at Crown Melbourne
04 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Staging Connections Group LimitedA 52 m2 LED wall has been installed at Melbourne's Crown Casino — a new audiovisual innovation consisting of over 500,000 LEDs.
$1m prize for innovative solar inverter design
03 March, 2016A Belgium team has taken out a $1 million prize for the Little Box Challenge, a competition run by Google and the IEEE.
Moree Solar Farm starts feeding into the grid
02 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)Moree Solar Farm in northern NSW is now feeding 56 MW of renewable solar energy into the National Electricity Market, enough to power 15,000 average homes.
More work needed for energy system security
24 February, 2016ENA has announced the findings of a new study showing the high penetration of renewable energy in Australia is stretching our energy system's resilience.
Solar project saves more than just energy
19 February, 2016 | Supplied by: Yingli Green Energy Australia Pty LtdA 6 kWp ground-mounted solar system project for Pacific National in South Australia is yielding a number of positive benefits, saving on more than just energy.
Brightgreen third-generation D900 Classic LED downlight
15 February, 2016 | Supplied by: Brightgreen Pty LtdBrightgreen's third-generation D900 Classic LED downlight features the brightness of a 50 W halogen, offering higher impact lighting, and is suitable for fitting into smaller ceiling cavities.