Fronius Power Package for string inverters
08 December, 2015The Fronius Power Package offers a power solution for Fronius string inverters, suitable for both small- and large-scale PV systems.
Diesel reduction using solar
04 December, 2015The Balladonia Road House in Western Australia uses diesel generators to power the air conditioning in the guest rooms and the cooking appliances in the lunch bar.
Recycled battery storage unit set to connect to the grid
11 November, 20152016 should see the world's largest second-use battery storage unit made from recycled systems of electric vehicles go into operation in Lünen, Germany.
Energy-independent suburbs?
09 November, 2015A new study could lead to a NSW residential development being built off the grid and completely powered by renewable energy.
From bread to bulb?
03 November, 2015US researchers have discovered a way to create LEDs from food and beverage waste.
Green building has a place in thriving property industry: GBCA
20 October, 2015What's Australia's largest industry? (Hint: It's not mining). And the Green Building Council of Australia says we need visionary government leadership to continue its growth.
Broken Hill solar plant to power 17,000 homes
14 October, 2015The final panels on the Broken Hill Solar Plant have been installed, enabling the large-scale project to now be able to generate enough power to supply 17,000 homes.
SunEdison P-Series SE-P265NPB Solar Panel
09 October, 2015SunEdison has added the SE-P265NPB to its P-Series of solar panels. The 60-cell, 265 W panel has a very low temperature coefficient.
Powering a 10-star home
07 October, 2015A new Christchurch home has received New Zealand's first-ever 10-star Homestar rating, an award that recognises its energy-neutral, sustainable footprint. Schneider Electric designed its electrical infrastructure, enabling the home to switch seamlessly between mains and solar power.
Solar PV training and installation challenges
06 October, 2015Several issues can affect solar PV installations. In training many electricians and engineers, Global Sustainable Energy Solutions has identified certain areas that prove to be more challenging than others. This article outlines just a few of these challenges and how they affect installations.
18,000 solar panels help power Rio Tinto mine
30 September, 2015Australia's first commercial diesel displacement solar plant has been switched on for Rio Tinto's remote Weipa bauxite mine in Far North Queensland.
Global solar PV manufacturing production slows
15 September, 2015Growth in solar PV module production has slowed in recent years to 4% annually from 2011 to 2013 after increasing by an average of 78% from 2006 to 2011, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Risen Energy passes Solar Council's Positive Quality program
11 September, 2015Solar photovoltaic product manufacturer Risen Energy has passed Australian Solar Council's Positive Quality program.
Largest solar power plant in the Southern Hemisphere powering NSW homes
10 September, 2015The largest solar power plant in Australia and the Southern Hemisphere, based in Nyngan, NSW, is now fully operational.
Integrating distributed renewable energies into the grid
09 September, 2015 by Jochen Kreusel, ABB Smart GridsToday, the new renewable energies are a global reality, no longer dependent on the support from individual countries. But the approach of connecting renewable energies to the existing systems is too shortsighted. Instead, electric power supply systems must be further developed to integrate new sources on a larger scale.
