25% reduction in PV production cost
31 March, 2017A new EU-funded project, SOLNOWAT, has developed an innovative dry process for manufacturing PV cells, which researchers say could reduce development costs by up to 25%.
Redback Technologies to supply energy management services in UAE
30 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Redback Technologies AustraliaRedback Technologies has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Duserve Facilities Management (Duserve FM) to collaborate on a pilot project trialling Redback's solar solutions in the United Arab Emirates.
Competition the key to energy future
29 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Clean Energy CouncilThe clean energy industry has welcomed a new inquiry into electricity prices announced by the Turnbull government, which should ensure retail markets are competitive and that consumers looking to manage their own power bills through solar and battery storage are being treated fairly.
An appetite for the right light
28 March, 2017 | Supplied by: ERCO Lighting Pte LtdHow can light be used effectively to accentuate the quality of fine food? Optimal colour rendering is a must — more so when light is used to maximise the appeal of meat products. With this in mind, delicatessen chain Casa Tió in Barcelona chose ERCO LED lighting tools to present its array of regional specialities in a fresh and appetising light.
Shining a new light on 2017
28 March, 2017 by David Gardner, General Manager | Supplied by: SignifyWe have hardly scraped the surface of the potential in lighting. There are more than 60 billion lights installed in the world and, with ever-evolving technologies, each of these has the potential to enrich life beyond simple illumination.
Liquid storage of solar energy
23 March, 2017Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have demonstrated efficient solar energy storage in a chemical liquid. The stored energy can be transported and then released as heat whenever needed according to a report on Science Daily. The research has been published in scientific journal Energy & Environmental Science.
ABB UNO-DM-PLUS self-commissioning solar inverter
22 March, 2017 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB Australia's UNO-DM-PLUS single-phase solar inverter is suitable for residential photovoltaic (PV) applications. Its embedded wireless connectivity and smart grid capabilities provide home owners with cost-effective advanced monitoring, control and maintenance. Installers benefit with a quicker and easier self-commissioning process, and their maintenance burden eased via web-enabled service software updates.
All eyes on South Australia
17 March, 2017Brisbane-based energy group Lyon Solar says the current global attention on South Australia and its power issues is welcome.
Go Green in the City turns seven
09 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider ElectricThe annual Go Green in the City competition is on for the seventh year running, courtesy of Schneider Electric.
Trina Solar selected for large-scale solar farm
08 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Trina Solar AustraliaTrina Solar has been awarded the contract to supply the PV modules for the 100 MW AC (126 MW DC) Clare Solar Farm in Queensland, which will be one of the largest utility-scale solar facilities constructed this year.
Australians taking to battery storage solutions
07 March, 2017Australians are taking to solar energy storage systems in droves according to a recent report from the ABC News science team.
Aussie smart LED start-up gets global recognition
06 March, 2017Australian tech start-up IoL Technologies has recently been rewarded for its pioneering work around smart LED lighting. It was one of only 24 companies in the Asia–Pacific region to be selected for EY's 2017 Accelerating Entrepreneurs program.
Stop obsessing about policy, warns CEC
01 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Clean Energy CouncilThe Clean Energy Council (CEC) says that the government's obsession with ruling particular policies in or out is taking the focus from where it needs to be — on the goal of replacing old coal power plants with renewable energy at the lowest possible cost.
New system identifies electrical appliance 'fingerprint'
27 February, 2017 | Supplied by: CSIRO Head OfficeCSIRO will partner with start-up Ecocentric under a licensing and research agreement to develop the 'Numen' energy system, which recognises the electrical 'fingerprint' of individual appliances. The aim is to increase energy efficiency in buildings.
First Solar to deliver on Kidston project
22 February, 2017Genex Power has achieved financial close for phase one of the Kidston solar project in Queensland, Australia. The news means that First Solar will supply 63 MW DC of advanced thin-film photovoltaic (PV) modules to the project, which will produce approximately 145,000 MWh of electricity in its first year of operation.
