Siemens to deliver synchronous condenser at Vic solar farm
28 November, 2018When operational, the unit will play a crucial role in strengthening and stabilising the electricity grid that will connect to TOTAL-Eren's Kiamal solar farm in Victoria.
Labor's energy policy offers $2000 battery rebates
26 November, 2018 by Nichola MurphyThe Labor Government will offer 100,000 households on annual incomes of less than $180,000 a rebate of up to $2000 to install residential battery systems.
Four finalists for network innovation award
21 November, 2018Essential Energy, Evoenergy, Jemena and TasNetworks have been announced by Energy Networks Australia as the four finalists for the 2018 Industry Innovation Award.
UQ receives $1.5m gift for e-mobility research
09 November, 2018The $1.5 million gift from the Trevor and Judith St Baker Family Foundation will help position Brisbane at the forefront of EV charging technology and manufacturing.
September set solar records in Australia
06 November, 201810.1 GW of installed solar and more than 725 MW of total new solar capacity was registered in September, according to the Australian Photovoltaic Institute.
Sydney community encouraged to invest in solar beer
29 October, 2018Members of the local community who help fund the solar project at microbrewery 4 Pines could be offered up to an 8% return on their investment.
High-speed EV charging network comes to Australia
26 October, 2018Chargefox plans to roll out 21 EV charging sites by 2020 to reduce charging times and limit the issue of range anxiety.
Microgrid trial to run university on 100% renewables
24 October, 2018Monash University has partnered with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency and Indra Australia to trial a microgrid at its Clayton campus.
ARENA supports online renewable energy marketplace
17 October, 2018ARENA will help fund Australia's first Business Renewables Centre, designed to encourage businesses to invest in renewable energy and reduce high power bills.
Decmil awarded $277m contract for NSW solar project
09 October, 2018Under the engineering, procurement and construction contract, Decmil will also undertake the operations and maintenance of the 255 MW Sunraysia solar farm.
Zero net carbon homes to be built in Victoria
04 October, 2018The Victorian Government has partnered with Stockland, Metricon Homes and SJD Homesto to develop energy-efficient, sustainable homes for sale in Melbourne's growth areas.
New initiative to address installation of unapproved solar panels
06 September, 2018The Clean Energy Regulator has partnered with industry to develop and implement the Solar Panel Validation Initiative.
5817 solar panels to generate 20% of Flinders' electricity
23 August, 2018Flinders University's installation of 5817 solar panels at its Bedford Park campus is expected to set the scene for the introduction of autonomous campus shuttles run on renewable energy.
MEA endorses safety-first approach to solar panels
21 August, 2018Master Electricians Australia (MEA) has endorsed the Victorian Government's plan to provide solar power to 650,000 homes.
Energy storage — unlocking the value
07 August, 2018 by Dr Lachlan Blackhall*Storage will underpin the renewable energy revolution, and now is the time to take advantage of this opportunity.
