Microchip MCP19116/7 power analog controllers
05 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Microchip Technology AustraliaMicrochip Technology has launched the MCP19116 and MCP19117 — digitally enhanced power analog controllers designed for LED lighting applications.
Origin Energy to buy power from 56 MW Moree Solar Farm
04 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)Origin Energy has signed up for a landmark 15-year power purchase agreement to buy all electricity generated by the recently commissioned 56 MW Moree Solar Farm in northern NSW.
ZOE, the new contender on the smart home market
04 April, 2016ZOE, Protonet's smart home hub, is offering an alternative home communications system that isn't connected to the cloud.
AES conference — early-bird rate ends tomorrow
31 March, 2016The early-bird registration rate for the Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition ends tomorrow (1 April), so you'll need to get in quickly to take advantage. The event will take place 1–2 June 2016 at Australian Technology Park in Sydney.
LG Chem expands into solar storage
31 March, 2016Lithium-ion battery manufacturer LG Chem has announced plans to expand its footprint in the Australian residential solar storage market. With its expertise and legacy in the IT and automotive battery industry, the company has more recently indicated interest in the energy solar storage (ESS) market.
Schoolgen powers kids' imaginations
30 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Power Technology & Element EnergyThe Schoolgen program developed by Genesis Energy in New Zealand aims to to bring solar energy to life in a fun, exciting way to foster the imagination of future leaders and decision-makers.
Public Lighting conference heads for Sydney
29 March, 2016The Public Lighting conference is heading for Sydney, with organisers advising the event will run 2–3 November 2016.
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.
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.
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.
