Trials and tribulations
21 June, 2016South East Queensland currently has one of the world's highest penetrations of solar PV systems — a situation that looks set to increase further as more and more customers embrace renewable energy alternatives for homes and businesses.
Salt baths boost next-gen batteries
20 June, 2016The next generation of rechargeable lithium batteries set to disrupt the electric vehicle industry may soon be here, thanks to the humble salt bath. CSIRO scientists, in collaboration with RMIT University and QUT, have demonstrated that pre-treating a battery's lithium metal electrodes with an electrolyte salt solution extends the battery life and increases performance and safety.
Solar and storage training course
07 June, 2016The Energy Storage Council is running another four-day residential solar and storage training course in Victoria, 14–17 June.
A record year for renewables
03 June, 20162015 was a record year for renewable energy installations, according to the newly released Renewables 2016 Global Status Report.
Energy-efficiency start-up appoints green tech expert as chairman
31 May, 2016Perth-based energy-efficiency start-up Ecocentric has announced the appointment of Dr Ross Waring as chairman.
Power shift in the pipeline
30 May, 2016Disruption to the electric utility industry is on its way and four growing energy trends are literally putting more power into the hands of solar customers, according to US-based solar expert Michael Powers.
World-class nanoscience facility for Sydney
26 May, 2016Sydney has a brand new nanoscience centre, which is being heralded as one of the most controlled places on the planet. The $150 million Sydney Nanosicence Hub (SNH), located at the University of Sydney, will focus on a range of nanoscience areas, including the development of nanobatteries for renewable energy storage.
Go Green in the City semifinalists announced
25 May, 2016Schneider Electric has selected 100 teams for the semifinals of its sixth annual Go Green in the City student competition. Launched in 2011, the competition provides business and engineering students (second-year undergraduate or higher) with a powerful opportunity to showcase innovative energy management ideas for smarter cities.
GreenSync launches pluggable technology for energy grids
19 May, 2016Australian company GreenSync has unveiled new technology to enable grids to operate above 80% renewable penetration.
World's 'most efficient' solar cells developed
18 May, 2016A research team at UNSW has made a major breakthrough in terms of improving solar cell efficiency, according to recent reports.
All-Energy Australia registrations open in June
09 May, 2016Make a note if you're thinking about attending the All-Energy Australia conference and exhibition this year — delegate registrations for the event will open on 20 June.
New authority needed to transform Australian electricity system
05 May, 2016Greens MP Adam Bandt says the Australian energy system is in need of a new statutory authority. He has introduced the Renew Australia Bill 2016 into the House of Representatives to support this endeavour ahead of the upcoming federal election.
Battery storage installation guidelines welcomed
04 May, 2016New battery storage installation guidelines developed by the Clean Energy Council are being hailed as a welcome step on Australia's path to a low-emissions future, according to Minister for the Environment Greg Hunt.
Energy retailer pays up over 'misleading' renewables advertising
22 April, 2016Momentum Energy has agreed to pay $54,000 in penalties after the ACCC argued its advertising campaign gave misleading information to consumers about how it supplied renewable energy.
Human waste to provide 'pee power'
21 April, 2016Researchers at the University of Bath have made significant steps in developing a miniature fuel cell that will generate electricity from the most unlikely of all potential power sources — human waste.
