Efficiency and renewables

Sydney Zoo makes the switch to solar

03 April, 2024

In partnership with EnergyAustralia, Sydney Zoo has transitioned to solar power for a substantial portion of its energy needs.


Heat-resistant batteries trialled in remote WA

03 April, 2024

ARENA will supply $2.85 million in funding to trial two novel long-duration batteries at remote microgrids in Western Australia.


Aust solar PV manufacturing gets $1bn boost

02 April, 2024

The Solar Sunshot program aims to grow domestic solar PV manufacturing while providing a pathway for the commercialisation of homegrown solar innovation.


Sail Grand Prix powered by vegetable oil

27 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Aggreko Australia

In a reported first for Australia, Aggreko has powered the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix in Sydney with environmentally friendly hydrotreated vegetable oil.


Bundaberg solar farm acquires extreme weather tracker

20 March, 2024 | Supplied by: PVH Australia

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


EVs get a boost from government partnerships

19 March, 2024

Two Australian Government organisations have formed partnerships with business in order to bump up the nation's EV uptake.


WA unveils new EV policy

12 March, 2024

The WA Government has produced a new policy to prepare the state for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, especially in new builds.


Weidmüller AC Smart EV Chargers

01 March, 2024 | Supplied by: APS Industrial

Available in three models — AC Smart ECO, AC Smart VALUE and AC Smart Advanced — these versatile chargers cater to a range of needs.


Ampcontrol keeps it local with offshore wind venture

28 February, 2024 | Supplied by: Ampcontrol Pty Ltd

Ampcontrol is partnering with offshore wind developer Destiny Wind on a proposed floating wind farm off the NSW Hunter Coast.


Saul Griffith to kick off community energy event

27 February, 2024

The Community Energy Congress in March will bring together leaders from communities, government, infrastructure companies and business.


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.


EVlink Pro DC 180 kW charging station

22 February, 2024 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric

The EVlink Pro DC 180 kW is a fast charging station designed to maximise energy efficiency and minimise electrical costs.


Vic apartments get solar boost

21 February, 2024

A joint initiative of the Australian and Victorian Governments will bring more affordable solar panels to Victorian apartment buildings.


Melbourne trials ambitious energy storage project

14 February, 2024

The pilot stage of Power Melbourne will see three battery energy storage systems with a combined capacity of 450 kW/1 MWh installed.


EnergyAustralia to build 50 MW battery in SA

30 January, 2024

The Hallett Battery Energy Storage System will be able to power up to 81,000 homes and small businesses for four hours.


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