UWA in Go Green in the City 2015 finals
21 April, 2015Schneider Electric has announced that Rowan Heinrich and Claire Quy from The University of Western Australia are among the 12 teams that qualified for the finals of Go Green in the City 2015, a global student competition organised by the Group.
Smart meters better inform consumers but barriers remain
17 April, 2015Much has been written and debated about smart meters as they have hit the market here and around the world - health and security issues among them - but the government is firm in its belief of their benefits as they "better inform" consumers on energy consumption, according to the recently released Energy White Paper.
Australia's energy productivity could double by 2030: report
01 April, 2015Australia could almost double its energy productivity by 2030, delivering significant benefits to the economy, savings for businesses and a substantial reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new report released from ClimateWorks.
Adelaide Entertainment Centre goes solar
16 March, 2015Enphase Energy has completed a microinverter installation at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre, through its installation partner, Absolute Solar & Electrical.
Timber pallet maker installs 100 kW solar system
24 February, 2015Yingli Green Energy Australia has installed a 100 kWp solar PV system at Fisher's Group through its installation partner Gippsland Solar.
Centralised vs decentralised power systems
18 February, 2015Will energy storage be the catalyst to changing from centralised to decentralised power systems?
Polyglot turns to solar power
05 February, 2015With six offices in Australia, three in Europe, plus a network of international partners, the Polyglot Group, like any other global business, leaves a trail of carbon footprints all across the globe. The best way to combat its large energy consumption during working hours was to turn to solar.
ARENA funding for energy storage and trading system
17 December, 2014The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $445,000 funding for Reposit Power to trial an on-grid solar photovoltaic (PV) energy storage and trading system.
Grid energy storage market momentum continues
15 December, 2014 by Chris Martell, Principal EngineerThe momentum for grid storage technologies is building. This article discusses technologies under development and attempts to make some predictions about which of these technologies might affect the residential and commercial energy markets in the short term.
The do's and don'ts of selling solar
01 December, 2014The Australian solar industry has transformed from a small collection of highly specialised companies to a booming industry where dedicated 'sales teams' are required to manage the large volume of PV system purchases. A technically proficient sales team that can effectively communicate up-to-date information to customers, designers and installers is essential for the modern solar business.
Australian solar scientist joins Natcore advisory board
26 November, 2014Dr Gavin Conibeer, an internationally known professor at the School of Photovoltaics and Renewable Energy Engineering at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), has joined the science advisory board of Natcore Technology Inc.
Melbourne Showgrounds goes solar
25 November, 2014Yingli Green Energy Australia and Enphase Energy have installed a 100 kW solar system at Melbourne Showgrounds through installation partner EnviroGroup.
CEFC highlights importance of energy efficiency for Australia's economy
11 November, 2014Investment in energy efficiency will boost Australia's productivity and enhance its competitiveness in international markets, according to Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) Chairman Jillian Broadbent AO.
Todae Solar to install rooftop solar for Brisbane Markets
04 November, 2014Brisbane Markets Limited (BML) has selected Todae Solar to install a 1.06 MW rooftop solar system through a winning bid brokered by Solar Choice.
RET should focus on tech incentives
28 October, 2014The RET review needs a greater focus on encouraging technological breakthroughs, said former Liberal senator Professor Robert Hill.
