'Solar 30 30 30' goal for Australia
14 January, 2022The Australian Renewable Energy Agency is providing $40 million for the development of solar PV technology.
2022 Thought Leaders: Stephen Armstrong
13 January, 2022Stephen Armstrong of Pacific Automation discusses supporting staff, advanced manufacturing and the path to decarbonisation.
Solar industry threatened by inverter standard deadline
15 December, 2021If the deadline for solar inverter approval is not extended, the Australian solar industry could be forced to shut down later this month.
Powering SA's electricity grid through solar farms
03 December, 2021Five mid- to large-scale solar farm projects will power around 5000 South Australian homes by generating electricity to the grid.
Working to stamp out bad solar panel installations
23 November, 2021A Good Installer Guarantee has been launched to protect homeowners from poorly installed solar panels.
Enabling a city to power itself at net zero
11 November, 2021Comprehensive adoption of photovoltaics in the built environment could enable Melbourne to reach net zero.
Are wind and solar power reliable enough?
09 November, 2021The question of renewable power reliability is explored in a recent study by the University of California, Irvine.
Identifying defects to strengthen solar panels
26 October, 2021A new technique to identify defects in silicon solar cells is being explored by researchers.
Electric bus trial in Sydney
26 October, 2021Custom Denning has selected Siemens' electric bus charging stations for its locally designed and built 'Element' electric buses.
How wind energy can reduce global warming
12 October, 2021Implementation of wind energy technology could help to reduce global warming atmospheric temperatures, research suggests.
More support for renewable microgrids
06 October, 2021More than $2 million has been awarded by the federal government to Charles Darwin University (CDU) to establish a Renewable Energy Microgrid Hub.
Generating solar power with windows
23 September, 2021Research from the University of Michigan may pave the way for windows that can provide solar power.
Safer solar after industry review
21 September, 2021A Clean Energy Regulator review into the solar sector will result in a safer, more level playing field, according to NECA.
Using wooden floors to power LED lightbulbs
17 September, 2021Researchers from Switzerland have found that walking on wooden floorings could generate enough power to switch on LED lightbulbs.
AI and the grid: securely integrating renewable energy
06 September, 2021 by Amy SteedAs Australia looks to design an energy grid that is fit for the future, finding the best ways to integrate renewable power sources is high on the agenda.
