Beyond batteries
02 May, 2018Australia is ahead of the curve when it comes to implementing energy storage solutions, according to Hydrostor President and COO Jon Norman.
Smart thermostat company receives CEFC funding
30 April, 2018Energy management solution provider Zen Ecosystems is set to receive $5 million funding from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) through its Innovation Fund.
Latrobe Valley farmers to trade energy via blockchain microgrid
27 April, 2018The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has announced $370,000 in funding for a feasibility study into a 'virtual microgrid' for the Latrobe Valley.
Philips illuminates facades of 37 Chinese buildings
20 April, 2018 | Supplied by: SignifyPhilips Lighting has used connected LED architectural lighting to illuminate the facades of 37 buildings, along a 9.2 km stretch of road in China.
IXL Fresco Aurora outdoor heater
18 April, 2018 | Supplied by: IXL Appliances AustraliaThe Fresco Aurora outdoor heater combines ambient infrared heat, dimmable task lighting and mood lighting in one unit.
ABB deploys 30 MW battery, microgrid in Pilbara
18 April, 2018 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB has supplied a containerised microgrid solution to support a gas-fired power station to optimise and automate its operations in the Pilbara region.
Pop-up mobile solar PV could replace diesel generators
17 April, 2018Pop-up mobile solar PV could soon replace diesel generators as a temporary power supply for military operations, disaster relief efforts and music festivals.
ACT to upgrade 80,000 streetlights
13 April, 2018Streetlights across the ACT will soon be upgraded under a new contract signed with Electrix.
The biggest barrier to microgrid deployment
10 April, 2018The establishment of viable business cases for different applications is the main barrier to the continued uptake of microgrids in Australia.
Tour Tesla's 'Big Battery' site
04 April, 2018The Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition 2018 is providing attendees the opportunity to see first-hand one of three commercial and utility energy storage projects that are transforming South Australia's energy sector.
South Australia to get second virtual power plant
03 April, 2018Simply Energy has announced plans to build an 8 MW virtual power plant in Adelaide.
Renewable energy generated more power than coal over summer
27 March, 2018Renewable energy generated more electricity than brown coal, gas or oil during Australia's summer, according to the Renewable Energy Index.
$750K funding for SA lighting firm
26 March, 2018 | Supplied by: Green Frog SystemsGreen Frog Systems, a firm specialising in commercial solar lighting and energy storage systems, has received a commercialisation grant worth $760,837 under the Federal Entrepreneurs' Programme.
80 MW batteries to power Victoria
26 March, 2018The Victorian Government has announced plans to build two large-scale batteries as part of its energy storage initiative.
Philips to change name to Signify
19 March, 2018Philips Lighting has announced that it plans to change its company name to Signify while keeping the Philips brand for its products.
