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Schneider Electric unveils smart grid solutions

06 November, 2024

The offering includes enhanced bushfire and storm mitigation capabilities to help utilities better prepare for and manage extreme weather events.


SA project seeks 'Energy Masters'

16 October, 2024

An upcoming $13.8 million South Australian initiative is aiming to explore the benefits of energy-smart homes.


Electrification trial launches in Illawarra

15 October, 2024 by Katerina Sakkas

A two-year community campaign has led to a first-of-its-kind trial to electrify 500 homes in the Illawarra region of NSW.


New service aims to shield solar panels from hail

04 October, 2024

Extreme hail events have caused hundreds of millions of dollars of damage at solar PV projects in North America, even in areas historically less prone to hailstorms.


Electric school buses: healthier and more cost-effective?

22 May, 2024

In the US, where many school buses are older diesel models, policymakers can be unwilling to switch to electric school buses given their expense.


SA announces smart residential energy trial

07 May, 2024

500 South Australian households will take part in the $13.8 million project, which will explore the use of consumer energy resources in a real-world setting.


Bundaberg solar farm acquires extreme weather tracker

20 March, 2024

European company PVHardware will be supplying tracking technology to the 100 MW Bundaberg solar farm project.


Finding one faulty solar panel in a sea of millions

26 February, 2024

Up until now, finding faults in individual panels on a solar farm has been a time-consuming and expensive business.


AEMC recommends mass rollout of smart meters

12 September, 2023

Energy Networks Australia has welcomed the recommendation, which it says is key to moving into a net zero future.


Why Australia needs a national approach to home thermal efficiency

11 July, 2023

Improving the thermal performance of Australian homes is an urgent priority to ease cost of living pressures, improve wellbeing and reduce energy consumption and emissions, according to a recent report.


Property fire triggers warning about DIY solar

27 June, 2023

Following a fire at a home in western Victoria, Energy Safe Victoria is urging property owners to always have solar battery systems installed by a licensed electrician.


Vic agencies issue solar warning

23 May, 2023

In 2022, Energy Safe investigated 44 solar PV system fires, most of which occurred in systems that had not been serviced within the previous two years.


Supporting grid resilience in Victoria

26 April, 2023

Victoria has secured the help of technology company Reactive in order to ready its grid for the state's energy transition.


AI to boost energy efficiency in Aust homes

26 April, 2023

CSIRO is partnering with CoreLogic Australia to trial a new AI system that will estimate energy efficiency for homes across Australia.


How energy upgrades can boost health at home

17 April, 2023

New research indicates that adjustments to aging housing stock can lead to better health and quality of life, particularly for vulnerable Australians.


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