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.
Astronomy, renewables and 'energy communities'
22 October, 2024Building a renewable energy system for a telescope in Chile's Atacama Desert could also cover 66% of a nearby community's energy needs.
Flow Power shares plans for NSW solar farm
08 October, 2024Containing over 8000 solar panels, the Cootamundra Solar Farm will export 11,800 MWh of solar energy to the grid annually.
Long-duration storage could be key to reliability
24 September, 2024A new report has found that long-duration energy storage could play a critical role in maintaining Australia's energy reliability as coal plants retire over the next decade.
EOIs sought for Pilbara transmission project
24 September, 2024The Pilbara Energy Transition Plan aims to speed up decarbonisation and meet increasing energy demand by boosting the development of common-use infrastructure in the region.
Most Australians clueless about rise of renewables
17 September, 2024The majority of Australians have no idea just how much progress has been made in the use of renewable energy sources, according to recent polling.
Queensland leads on rooftop solar: report
04 September, 2024A new Climate Council report assesses the performance of each state and territory on rooftop solar, home batteries, EV registrations and emissions targets.
Wave energy tested in WA
03 September, 2024With the help of a new floating wave energy converter, researchers will explore the potential of this type of power in decarbonising aquaculture operations.
Solar project to power local community and beyond
28 August, 2024The regional town of Newstead has witnessed the official opening of a milestone energy project which the community has worked towards since 2008.
Aust companies plug into solar
24 July, 2024Asahi Beverages and BaptistCare have partnered with Flow Power to source and offset energy from one of Australia's largest renewable energy facilities.
Perth contractor awarded $50m for big battery connection
09 July, 2024SCEE Electrical has won the contract to deliver a 330 kV switchyard and substation for Collie's big battery energy storage system.
NSW renewable energy zone gets the go-ahead
03 July, 2024The Central-West Orana REZ is approximately 20,000 km2 and takes in cities and towns including Dubbo, Dunedoo and Mudgee.
Second community battery for NSW South Coast
12 June, 2024The Kiama Downs Community Battery is part of a program of more than 50 batteries currently being rolled out by Endeavour Energy.
Floating solar panels: coming to a lake near you?
10 June, 2024New research shows that floating solar panels could meet some countries' entire electricity needs.
Siemens to support Gippsland's energy transition
21 May, 2024Siemens has signed a memorandum of understanding with Marathon Group, a long-term renewable energy developer in Victoria's Gippsland region.
