Getting off-grid
07 February, 2017A residential energy system at an off-grid property in South Australia is the first completed customer deployment of Australian battery company Redflow Limited's ZCell batteries.
New investment in printed solar panels
16 November, 2016Information from the office of the Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, the Hon Greg Hunt MP, says Australia will lead the world in printed solar panel technology development, courtesy of a newly committed investment to the tune of $1.6 million.
ABB plug-and-play microgrid solution
19 October, 2016ABB has released a modular and scalable plug-and-play microgrid solution to address the globally growing demand for flexible technology in distributed power generation. The containerised solution is intended to maximise the use of renewable energy sources while reducing dependence on fossil fuels used by generator sets.
$100m in asset finance made available to businesses
14 October, 2016The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) and Commonwealth Bank have launched a $100 million Energy Efficient Equipment Finance program to provide Australian businesses with lower cost finance for a wide range of assets that meet certain energy efficiency standards.
Self-charging fabric developed
03 October, 2016Scientists have developed a new super-thin fabric that generates electricity from sunlight and movement, according to science journal Nature Energy.
Magellan Power ESU Series utility-scale energy storage
01 September, 2016The Magellan Power ESU Series of utility-scale energy storage products combines smart functionality and connectivity with rugged power electronics to offer a flexible, programmable, durable and easy-to-install range of energy storage products for generation and distribution applications.
Tesla Powerwall a game changer
12 August, 2016Tesla Powerwall is set to shake up the energy market, according to RFI.
Torrens Rowing Club aims for sustainable future
04 August, 2016Torrens Rowing Club in Adelaide has selected the Redback Technologies Smart Hybrid Solar Inverter System to optimise its energy use, as part of the club's long-term strategy to operate sustainably in the future.
Go Green in the City finalists unveiled
01 August, 2016Schneider Electric has announced the 12 teams that will compete in the final round of the company's Go Green in the City competition. The competition objective is for students from around the world to find innovative energy solutions for smart cities.
ABB to deploy e-bus flash-charging technology
21 July, 2016ABB will provide flash charging and onboard electric vehicle technology for 12 fully electric buses connecting Geneva's airport and suburbs.
Breakthrough improves air-con efficiency
28 June, 2016CSIRO has unveiled a solar-powered air-conditioning system to cool Australian commercial buildings, achieving greater energy efficiency. Operating at Stockland Wendouree Shopping Centre in Ballarat, Victoria, the system uses concentrating solar thermal technology to produce heat energy used to power the air-conditioning system.
Energy-saving efficacy — all depends on the user
17 June, 2016A well-insulated home with a high-efficiency air conditioner and programmable thermostat are only as effective as the person using it, new research shows.
Redback Technologies inverters
12 May, 2016Redback Technologies is launching a second generation version of its smart hybrid inverter and a family of grid-tie inverters. The products utilise the Internet of Things and cloud technology to give household and commercial users more options.
CSIRO drives green agenda with electric cars
11 April, 2016The CSIRO is moving towards a smaller carbon footprint, delivering 10 fully electric cars to seven of its locations nationwide — while solar panels at its sites will make them emissions-free.
GEMS fee review
24 March, 2016The Department of Industry Innovation and Science is conducting a review of the fees charged under the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Act 2012. Fees are reviewed every three years to facilitate a move towards full cost recovery over time.
