New Bill seeks to protect energy workers
06 June, 2023The Qld Govt has taken the first steps towards enshrining its ambitious Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan in law, releasing draft legislation and calling for feedback.
Creating a mountain farm microgrid
02 May, 2023Using photovoltaics (PV), energy storage and an energy management system, an ambitious Austrian mountain farmer is generating 10 times more electricity than he needs — and he has plans to expand.
Site investigation to begin for Aust offshore wind farm
02 May, 2023Fugro has won the contract to perform an offshore geotechnical site investigation for the Star of the South wind project, located off the coast of Gippsland.
Small businesses rewarded for going electric
02 May, 2023Rewiring Australia has welcomed the announcement of an increase in tax deductions for small businesses that invest in electrification and energy efficiency.
Death highlights dangers of extra-low-voltage solar PV
01 May, 2023Qld's Electrical Safety Office has investigated the electrocution of a person who was modifying solar panels in a remote area.
EV strategy highlights key issue for the grid
21 April, 2023Energy Networks Australia is advocating for smart EV charging and pricing reform to maximise benefits to customers and the grid.
Record-breaking year for renewable energy
19 April, 2023Renewable energy accounted for 35.9% of Australia's total electricity generation in 2022, according to the latest Clean Energy Australia Report.
Taronga leads the way in renewable energy
11 April, 2023Taronga Zoo and Taronga Western Plains Zoo have become the first zoos in NSW to be powered by 100% renewable electricity.
Australia installs record no. of energy storage systems
04 April, 2023Australian homes and businesses installed a record number of battery energy storage systems in 2022, according to analysis by energy industry consultancy SunWiz.
$12.5 billion plan for rewiring nation
03 April, 2023Rewiring Australia's Budget submission advocates directing $200 million towards rewiring low-income households and disadvantaged communities, among other recommendations.
CSIRO releases roadmap for energy storage
29 March, 2023Storage capacity must grow significantly over coming decades to keep pace with rapidly rising electricity demand, according to the report.
AGL launches website to help customers go electric
21 March, 2023The Electrify Now website provides AGL's residential customers with personalised recommendations to demonstrate the benefits of electrifying their homes.
Enzyme produces energy from thin air
14 March, 2023Scientists have discovered an enzyme that turns hydrogen gas into an electrical current, opening the way to create devices that literally make energy from thin air.
$5.2m green energy hub aims for real-world impact
20 February, 2023The hub will combine some of the most advanced digital energy technology from Siemens with Swinburne's technical, R&D and teaching expertise to build a future energy grid lab accessible by students and industry.
Sustainable benefits of geothermal energy
17 February, 2023When installed at scale and at the beginning of the building process, geothermal technology can be both a profitable and environmentally beneficial addition to a home, a recent study has found.
