Property fire triggers warning about DIY solar
27 June, 2023 | Supplied by: Energy Safe VictoriaFollowing a fire at a home in western Victoria, Energy Safe Victoria is urging property owners to always have solar battery systems installed by a licensed electrician.
Vic wind farm to boost ACT's renewable electricity
20 June, 2023The Berrybank Stage 2 wind farm, located in Victoria's Western Plains, is now in operation and will help provide additional electricity to Canberra.
Tungsten mine revived to support renewables boom
13 June, 2023Demand for renewables has brought about the revival of a historic North Queensland mine.
Melbourne Market transforms carpark into solar canopy
13 June, 2023The 5432 solar panels placed on the newly built loading zone and an existing warehouse will offset 1,772,838 kg of carbon emissions.
Next step for SA's utility-scale solar plant
07 June, 2023 | Supplied by: Vast Solar Pty LtdVast Solar has awarded Worley key engineering contracts for its VS1 concentrated solar thermal power project in Port Augusta.
New Bill seeks to protect energy workers
06 June, 2023The Qld Govt has taken the first steps towards enshrining its ambitious Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan in law, releasing draft legislation and calling for feedback.
Govt, university and industry launch hybrid boat
30 May, 2023 | Supplied by: Ampcontrol Pty LtdA collaboration between Ampcontrol, Steber International and the University of Newcastle has successfully completed the first round of testing on a 43-foot hybrid vessel.
Vic agencies issue solar warning
23 May, 2023 | Supplied by: Energy Safe VictoriaIn 2022, Energy Safe investigated 44 solar PV system fires, most of which occurred in systems that had not been serviced within the previous two years.
Clean energy partnership to increase flow battery options
22 May, 2023 | Supplied by: Redflow LimitedEnergy storage company Redflow has announced the successful integration of its batteries with the Sunsynk range of hybrid inverters.
Brightgreen MINI Collection of LEDs
10 May, 2023 | Supplied by: Brightgreen Pty LtdBrightgreen's mini lights deliver the same illumination and lumen output as their larger siblings, without the bulk of traditional fixtures.
Schoolkids help light up remote communities
09 May, 2023 | Supplied by: JemenaQld students are working in teams to assemble solar light systems that can provide enough energy to light up a large room in a typical family home, as well as charge several devices.
Small businesses rewarded for going electric
02 May, 2023Rewiring Australia has welcomed the announcement of an increase in tax deductions for small businesses that invest in electrification and energy efficiency.
Creating a mountain farm microgrid
02 May, 2023 | Supplied by: DHYBRIDUsing photovoltaics (PV), energy storage and an energy management system, an ambitious Austrian mountain farmer is generating 10 times more electricity than he needs — and he has plans to expand.
Site investigation to begin for Aust offshore wind farm
02 May, 2023 | Supplied by: FugroFugro has won the contract to perform an offshore geotechnical site investigation for the Star of the South wind project, located off the coast of Gippsland.
Death highlights dangers of extra-low-voltage solar PV
01 May, 2023Qld's Electrical Safety Office has investigated the electrocution of a person who was modifying solar panels in a remote area.
