Distributed energy demands better tariffs
21 April, 2016Better electricity tariffs are needed to unlock the full potential of distributed energy, according to the Energy Networks Association (ENA).
Nine interesting renewable energy projects
18 April, 2016ARENA has awarded $17 million in funding to nine universities and their industry partners to kick off cutting-edge research and development in renewables.
WA suburb trialling battery storage
14 April, 2016A four-year energy storage trial, which has begun for an entire suburb in Western Australia, could change energy infrastructure design in future urban developments.
Australian Energy Week
08 April, 2016The inaugural Australian Energy Week event will run 20–23 June 2016 in Melbourne, comprising workshops, plenary sessions, forums and an exhibition.
Magellan residential hybrid energy storage system
08 April, 2016The Magellan residential hybrid energy storage system (HESS) is a complete inverter and storage system that takes DC power from the solar panels, converts it into useable AC power and stores it in lithium batteries.
Liquid metal batteries the key to renewables?
06 April, 2016Yes, according to research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Professor Donald Sadoway and his students invented the batteries, which can store large amounts of energy and therefore even out fluctuations in power production and power use, over a decade ago. Now electricity storage company Ambri is in the process of commercialising the technology.
Origin Energy to buy power from 56 MW Moree Solar Farm
04 April, 2016Origin Energy has signed up for a landmark 15-year power purchase agreement to buy all electricity generated by the recently commissioned 56 MW Moree Solar Farm in northern NSW.
AES conference — early-bird rate ends tomorrow
31 March, 2016The early-bird registration rate for the Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition ends tomorrow (1 April), so you'll need to get in quickly to take advantage. The event will take place 1–2 June 2016 at Australian Technology Park in Sydney.
LG Chem expands into solar storage
31 March, 2016Lithium-ion battery manufacturer LG Chem has announced plans to expand its footprint in the Australian residential solar storage market. With its expertise and legacy in the IT and automotive battery industry, the company has more recently indicated interest in the energy solar storage (ESS) market.
Schoolgen powers kids' imaginations
30 March, 2016The Schoolgen program developed by Genesis Energy in New Zealand aims to to bring solar energy to life in a fun, exciting way to foster the imagination of future leaders and decision-makers.
Commitment to Clean Energy Innovation Fund welcomed
24 March, 2016The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has issued an announcement welcoming the Turnbull government's commitment to innovation through the establishment of the $1 billion Clean Energy Innovation Fund and the retention of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency.
SA's renewable energy future not without its challenges
22 March, 2016South Australia is leading the nation in the uptake of renewable energy, says the Clean Energy Council, but the transition is not without its challenges.
CEC clamps down on dodgy solar products
15 March, 2016New standards to lift the bar on the quality of solar power products sold in Australia will include delisting those that fail to meet safety and performance.
ABB's $140m order a step towards European grid
14 March, 2016ABB will provide a HVDC converter station it says is the first of its kind in Europe to link Danish and German power grids.
Seminar sneak peek: ARBS 2016
10 March, 2016Australia's only air conditioning, refrigeration and building services expo, to be held in Melbourne from 17–19 May, has released a sneak peek of its seminar program.
