Efficiency and renewables

NSW Govt urged to retain EV rebate

30 August, 2023

The Motor Traders' Association of NSW has called on the state government to keep the EV rebate in the upcoming Budget.


CSIRO pushes for hydrogen-powered transport

22 August, 2023

If Australia fails to deploy hydrogen-powered vehicles along with EVs, it risks being left behind its international counterparts, according to a new report.


AGL introduces night-charging EV plan

16 August, 2023 | Supplied by: AGL Energy Limited

The revamped plan follows research from trials conducted with AGL customers in partnership with ARENA over the past three years.


University launches landmark vehicle-to-grid technology

15 August, 2023

Flinders University has received an electric vehicle charging station showcasing award-winning bidirectional vehicle-to-grid technology.


Germany launches CACTUS project for future grid stability

15 August, 2023

The project aims to facilitate Germany's energy transition without jeopardising grid stability and without having to wait for future grid expansion.


WA to test out long-duration vanadium battery

08 August, 2023

The technology has the potential to provide a long-term solution for microgrids and off-grid power systems.


Legrand HPM Flicker Free Zyla Plus LED Downlight

04 August, 2023 | Supplied by: Legrand Australia P/L

Legrand HPM's new Flicker Free Zyla Plus LED Downlight is specially designed to be free of visible and invisible light flickering.


Making the switch: the challenge of electrifying low-income households

01 August, 2023

While shifting from gas to renewables has become a priority, little has been done to address the challenges faced by low-income households in making the transition.


Schneider Electric EVlink Pro AC charging station

28 July, 2023 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric's EVlink Pro AC charging station is designed to support a growing demand for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.


Powering a major Australian beverage company

26 July, 2023 | Supplied by: Flow Power

Asahi Beverages will purchase 40,000 megawatt hours each year from a solar farm in Clermont, Qld.


Geelong homeowners helped to go electric

25 July, 2023

Geelong residents will be able to make the switch to energy-efficient homes with the assistance of the newly launched Electric Homes Program.


Wind and solar remain cheapest to build

18 July, 2023 | Supplied by: CSIRO Energy Centre

Renewables have retained their position as Australia's cheapest new-build electricity generation, despite a 20% average rise in technology costs.


Woolworths commits to 100% renewables for NSW, ACT in "landmark deal"

11 July, 2023

Woolworths Group will partner with SmartestEnergy Australia to enable a 100% renewable energy transition for the retailer's NSW and ACT operations in 2025.


Jemena to deliver $2m in community batteries

11 July, 2023 | Supplied by: Jemena

Alphington, Bellfield, Coburg and Flemington in Victoria are set to receive four new community batteries that will store renewable energy generated from rooftop solar.


Why Australia needs a national approach to home thermal efficiency

11 July, 2023

Improving the thermal performance of Australian homes is an urgent priority to ease cost of living pressures, improve wellbeing and reduce energy consumption and emissions, according to a recent report.


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