Melbourne data centre installs 51 kW solar system
03 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Enphase EnergyTelecoms provider OMNIconnect has installed the Enphase Microinverter system at its data centre building in Melbourne, through installation company MORE Solar Energy.
LED redesign gives logistics warehouse big energy savings
03 June, 2015A Sydney warehouse has experienced a reduction in energy by more than 74% since commencing an overhaul of its lighting needs.
Battery storage pilot for solar-installed homes
03 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Panasonic Australia Pty LimitedPanasonic has announced pilot projects with ActewAGL, Snowy Hydro's Red Energy and Ergon Energy to install Panasonic battery technology in solar-installed homes.
Solar panel problems: the what, why and how
02 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Global Sustainable Energy Solutions (GSES)Microfractures, also known as microcracks, represent a form of solar cell degradation. This article details the causes, consequences and detection of microfractures in solar modules.
Q CELLS' solar panels receive VDE certification
01 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Hanwha Q Cells Australia
Solar manufacturer Q CELLS has been recognised by the Australian Clean Energy Council (CEC) as the first company to have its entire range of solar panels certified with the VDE Quality Tested seal of approval.
ABB OTDC switch disconnectors
27 May, 2015 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB has introduced its range of compact OTDC switch disconnectors for DC applications up to 1500 A with switches featuring 2-pole configuration for 1000 VDC per polarity.
$7.8m lighting project for Western Sydney councils
27 May, 2015Nine Western Sydney municipal councils will be replacing 13,000 street lights with energy-efficient lights under a $7.8 million street lighting project.
SunWiz PVsell solar software
26 May, 2015 | Supplied by: SunWizThe SunWiz PVsell software is designed to demonstrate real financial benefits of solar power.
Solar Analytics Smart Monitor
25 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Solar Analytics Pty LtdSolar Analytics provides comprehensive solar monitoring for residential and commercial systems.
Australia one of the worst emitters in the world: report
20 May, 2015Australia has ranked among the worst greenhouse gas emitters in the world, according to a new report from the US this week.
Australian solar PV market contracts
19 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Green Energy TradingThe total PV installations dropped to 182,500 in 2014 as against 359,566 in 2011, according to Ric Brazzale, managing director of Green Energy Trading. The PV market contracted 6.5% in four months to April 2015 compared to the same period last year.
Battery technology 'a game changer' for commercial solar
14 May, 2015Australia has more than 4 GW of installed rooftop solar PV with residential systems accounting for the bulk of that capacity.
Five reasons to not miss SPARC 2015
12 May, 2015There are a multitude of reasons why SPARC2015, Australia's big event for the international lighting community to be held in Sydney between 27-29 May, is not to be missed, and here are the top five.
Australia's first floating solar technology
06 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Infratech Industries Pty LtdInfratech Industries has launched Australia's first floating solar system, which is estimated to generate 57% more power than fixed land-based systems.
US-invented power converter allows grid to accept power from renewable energy
30 April, 2015
Engineering researchers at the University of Arkansas in the US have invented an electrical power converter system that simultaneously accepts power from a variety of energy sources and converts it for use in the electrical grid system.
