Solar-powered modular classrooms
02 February, 2018Two schools in New South Wales are trialling renewable energy classrooms.
Whyalla Solar Farm opened
31 January, 2018The SSE Australia Whyalla Solar Farm was officially opened by SA Premier Jay Weatherill last week.
Auckland Harbour Bridge lights up with solar
30 January, 2018 | Supplied by: VectorAuckland's 58-year-old iconic Harbour Bridge is set to be become an attraction for local residents and visitors.
Solar Analytics Solar Smart Monitor
26 January, 2018 | Supplied by: Solar Analytics Pty LtdThe Solar Smart Monitor, from Solar Analytics, facilitates real-time solar power system monitoring for home owners to improve solar panel output.
$30m funding for Coleambally Solar Farm
25 January, 2018The CEFC has committed $30 million in debt finance to the Coleambally Solar Farm in NSW.
RET amended to clarify eligibility of solar PV systems
24 January, 2018The Renewable Energy Target legislation has been amended to clarify the eligibility of 10–100 kW solar PV systems.
National Cities Performance Framework
20 December, 2017The Australian Government has launched the country's first National Cities Performance Framework to track the progress and performance of our largest cities.
UGL selected as preferred EPC contractor for Kidston Stage 2 solar
12 December, 2017Genex Power has selected CIMIC Group company UGL as preferred Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor to deliver the 270 MW solar farm project, as part of the Kidston Stage 2 works in North Queensland.
Faulty solar isolator recalled
12 December, 2017Master Electricians Australia (MEA) has issued an urgent warning to home owners about serious fire risk following the recall of a Salzer Brand DC isolator.
Decmil signs MoU for 250 MW solar PV project
07 December, 2017Decmil Group has signed a deal with Maoneng Australia for its 250 MW Sunraysia Solar PV project located near Balranald in New South Wales.
Tesla, energy policy and a future-ready grid
06 December, 2017 by Sam Button* | Supplied by: Aurecon Pty LtdLast week saw two significant milestones achieved in the energy sector. Firstly, the commitment at the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Energy Minister's meeting in Hobart on 24 November 2017 to progress the design of the National Energy Guarantee (NEG) could be a policy turning point for the nation.
Work to start soon on new energy project in SA
05 December, 2017Work on Schneider Electric and Planet Ark Power's $13.9 million solar and battery pilot project in South Australia is expected to commence early in 2018.
ABB REACT photovoltaic inverter with integrated energy storage
01 December, 2017 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB's residential energy storage system REACT (Renewable Energy Accumulator and Conversion Technology) allows home owners and landlords to store any excess energy produced by their PV installation during peak times for periods with higher energy demands.
Can Australia lead the world in storage?
01 December, 2017Australia could lead the world in developing large- and home-scale energy storage systems, despite hurdles.
World's largest Li-ion battery switches on
01 December, 2017South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill and Neoen Deputy CEO Romain Desrousseaux have turned on the world's largest lithium-ion battery.
