Redback in NZ virtual power plant trial
05 July, 2017Redback Technologies has been selected by Contact Energy, one of New Zealand's leading energy generators and retailers, to participate in a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) trial in Wellington.
Gerard Lighting launches new specifier website
03 July, 2017Gerard Lighting has launched its new specifier website bringing all its professional brands and products under one digital roof.
ABB UNO-DM-PLUS series single-phase inverter
01 July, 2017 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdThe ABB UNO-DM-PLUS series single-phase inverter delivers an easy and efficient solution for domestic solar installations.
University-corporate partnership to develop batteries for renewables
28 June, 2017UNSW, University of Queensland and Printed Energy have teamed up to develop ultrathin, flexible screen-printed batteries for cheap portable devices and intermittent renewable energy.
NZ's Vector to deploy battery storage solution in NT
23 June, 2017New Zealand electricity and gas distribution company Vector has won a contract to supply the Territory Generation Alice Springs Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project.
Battery storage — installation guidance for contractors
21 June, 2017 by EnergySafety WA | Supplied by: EnergySafety WAThe battery energy storage installations are rising and it's important for contractors to be mindful of the safety issues associated with the storage systems.
Office products supplier invests $1m in solar energy farms
20 June, 2017COS, a privately owned office products supplier, has invested $1 million in the installation of over 1500 solar panels at its facilities.
Lyon announces $660m solar project, launches battery storage tender
20 June, 2017Lyon Group has launched a new $660 million solar storage project in Nowingi in north-west Victoria.
Solar paint that produces hydrogen fuel
20 June, 2017RMIT researchers have developed a sunlight-absorbing paint that produces hydrogen fuel from solar energy and moist air.
Diversification the key to grid resilience
13 June, 2017 | Supplied by: Exhibitions & Trade Fairs Pty LtdAustralia's energy markets are becoming more complex due to battery storage and rooftop solar, and diversifying the mix of energy sources can ensure the grid remains resilient, according to Dr Michael Ottaviano, CEO and Managing Director of Carnegie Clean Energy.
Newcastle to roll out 300 smart poles
13 June, 2017Newcastle City Council has unveiled a major smart city plan that involves installation of 300 smart poles over the next few years.
Magellan Home Energy Storage System
12 June, 2017 | Supplied by: Magellan PowerMagellan’s Home Energy Storage System (HESS) converts solar energy into useable power and stores it.
Dyson Cu-Beam Duo suspended light
09 June, 2017 | Supplied by: Dyson (Lighting division)Dyson Cu-Beam Duo suspended light is a combined up/down light with full, flexible illumination control.
Osram buys US specialty lighting business
09 June, 2017Osram is set to acquire LED Engin, a specialty lighting business based in San Jose, California.
ABB supplies components for floating PV power plant
02 June, 2017ABB has supplied critical components for a 1 MW floating photovoltaic power plant test-bed in Singapore.
