Why engineering is critical to meeting Australia's climate targets
14 February, 2025 by Paul Carmignani, Managing Director, Powertech | Supplied by: PowertechSolar, wind and battery storage capacity form the foundation of Australia's energy transition, yet challenges remain in scaling both grid-connected and off-grid solutions quickly enough.
Street-side EV charging gets a $2.4m boost
12 February, 2025Over 60 local government areas across Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia will receive 250 public kerbside electric vehicle chargers.
Tindo Walara series N-Type solar panels
07 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Tindo Solar Pty LtdTindo's Walara Series of solar modules is designed for the Australian climate using n-type and bi-facial technologies.
Size matters when it comes to sustainable EVs
30 January, 2025In a market demanding larger vehicles with greater range and performance, huge EV batteries present a problem for greenhouse gas reduction.
The critical path to Australia's EV transition
28 January, 2025 by Chris Kerr, Vice President & CEO Clipsal by Schneider Electric | Supplied by: SchneiderAustralia's transport industry is the third largest source of the nation's greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 21% of national emissions in 2023.
RACV virtual power plant
22 January, 2025 | Supplied by: RACVRACV is offering virtual power plants (VPPs) for business customers following the successful installation of VPPs at RACV's Torquay and Inverloch resorts.
New solar and battery project to support SA grid
10 December, 2024 | Supplied by: Flow PowerThe Monarto Energy Project is the first of four nearly identical projects that Flow Power plans to construct in the region over the next year.
Hospitality precinct opts for large-scale solar
03 December, 2024Brisbane's Howard Smith Wharves has installed a 179 kW rooftop solar array as part of achieving its ambitious sustainability goals.
Mt Piper BESS approved for development
27 November, 2024 | Supplied by: Energy AustraliaEnergyAustralia's proposal for a new battery energy storage system has received development approval from the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.
WA trials long-duration storage for remote communities
26 November, 2024Battery storage already plays an important role in WA's energy mix, with large-scale batteries operating in Kwinana and Collie.
CICCADA project to analyse Australia's consumer energy
19 November, 2024The $4.3m initiative will examine the use of consumer energy resources in order to understand how these can be better integrated into the grid.
NSW EV charging network expands
19 November, 2024A new initiative has brought 39 pole-mounted kerbside chargers to Sydney’s inner west, with a further 149 to be installed across the state.
When bus depots become energy hubs
15 November, 2024While electric buses bring clear benefits to a city, introducing new fleets of electric vehicles can present a problem: the power grid has to be up to managing the increased demand.
SA Power Networks to trial eco-switchgear
13 November, 2024 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricThe network operator will be extending an existing partnership with Schneider Electric in order to make its grid operations more environmentally friendly.
Schneider Electric unveils smart grid solutions
06 November, 2024 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricThe offering includes enhanced bushfire and storm mitigation capabilities to help utilities better prepare for and manage extreme weather events.
