Renewable hydrogen to boost energy networks
25 February, 2020Funding of $1.28 million will be provided by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) for the new Australian Hydrogen Centre (AHC).
Energy hub planned for Cairns
20 February, 2020A high-tech facility is being developed in Cairns, designed to foster energy innovation in Queensland.
Quantum dots reshape solar power capabilities
19 February, 2020Quantum dot solar cells that can be used to generate electricity even in low-light conditions have been developed by researchers at The University of Queensland.
Generating electricity from raindrops
14 February, 2020One drop of water can generate 140 V power — lighting up 100 LED bulbs — using a droplet-based electricity generator (DEG) developed by scientists.
Smart hospital project nominated for lighting award
06 February, 2020 | Supplied by: mySmartThe Calvary Adelaide Hospital project, carried out by lighting integrator mySmart, has been nominated for the 2020 KNX Awards.
SOLARWATT Vision glass-glass solar PV modules
05 February, 2020 | Supplied by: SOLARWATT AustraliaSOLARWATT's Vision glass-glass modules are durable and robust against environmental influences. They are approved for Australian cyclone conditions.
Solar power that works at night
04 February, 2020A specially designed photovoltaic cell could be capable of generating power at night, according to new research.
Network innovation for a sustainable future
29 January, 2020Energy networks will require innovation in order to achieve a sustainable future, according to an Energy Networks Australia report.
A more sustainable rechargeable battery
22 January, 2020Potassium-driven rechargeable batteries could be the way of the future, according to new research from the Tokyo University of Science.
Making Newcastle a smarter, greener city
20 January, 2020 by Amy SteedCity of Newcastle is going smart, with council rolling out environmentally friendly infrastructure across the region.
Cool change for air conditioning, refrigeration
17 January, 2020 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)A new project trialling the use of renewable energy in cooling and refrigeration has set out to slash energy costs and carbon emissions.
SolarEdge Designer web-based PV design tool
10 January, 2020 | Supplied by: SolarEdge Technologies (Australia) Pty LtdSolarEdge has introduced an extended feature set on its Designer tool that specifically supports commercial PV systems.
Formula unlocks solar power's 'dark side'
09 January, 2020It could be possible to generate electricity using the dark underside of solar panels, according to a formula calculated by Purdue University physicists.
Can the grid handle renewable energy?
19 December, 2019 | Supplied by: Aurecon Pty LtdLack of transparency in Australia's grid connection process is negatively impacting renewable power project outcomes, an Aurecon report states.
Undersea electricity link boosts renewable energy
11 December, 2019A new interconnector linking Tasmania and Victoria via an undersea electricity connection could be operational by 2027, according to ARENA.
