Disruptive wind power technology licensed
29 September, 2016A US wind-power company, SheerWind, has signed a licensing agreement with Mark Luke Wind Energy that will allow its INVELOX wind-power generating systems to be marketed and deployed locally in South Dakota.
Waste not, want not
29 September, 2016The Polish city of Krakow has a new US$250 million waste-to-power plant thanks to Korean engineering company POSCO E&C.
Solar Design and Installation Awards finalists announced
28 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Clean Energy CouncilThe Clean Energy Council (CEC) has announced the finalists for the Solar Design and Installation Awards.
DP Energy appoints new BDM
28 September, 2016Global renewable energy developer DP Energy has appointed Catherine Way Business Development Manager, DP Energy Australia. Way has played a formative role in the development of renewable energy advances in South Australia within industry, government and the not-for-profit sectors.
LCA and FMA unite
26 September, 2016Lighting Council Australia(LCA) and the Facility Management Association of Australia have joined forces to host the sparc-FMA International Lighting & Facilities Event in 2017.
FIBARO home automation
22 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Smart Home GroupFIBARO has developed the Dimmer 2 system for control, switching and dimming of lighting in a residential setting. Dimmer 2 is a Z-Wave Plus certified device featuring a specially designed algorithm that allows it to automatically recognise the type of connected light source used and calibrate it accordingly.
Gas ban a step into the unknown
20 September, 2016The decision to ban onshore gas exploration and development in Victoria creates risks for energy customers, the environment and the economy, according to the Energy Networks Association (ENA).
Call for applications: addressing clean energy gender agenda
19 September, 2016The Clean Energy Council is inviting applications from talented women in the clean energy industry for the 2017 round of its Developing Women Directors Scholarship.
Lamp testing uncovers illegal products
16 September, 2016Tungsten filament incandescent lamps were phased out in Australia from 2009, apart from candle, decorative and fancy round lamps 25 watts and below. These lamps are not covered by the GEMS (Incandescent Lamps for General Lighting Services) Determination 2016 (Determination) and therefore can be sold in Australia without the requirement to first register under the GEMS Act.
Modelling shows carbon targets achievable
15 September, 2016A smart carbon policy could deliver savings to end users while simultaneously allowing Australia to meet 2030 targets, according to a report issued by the Energy Networks Association (ENA).
World's first commercial tidal array
12 September, 2016Nova Innovation has deployed the what it claims is the world's first fully operational, commercial, grid-connected offshore tidal array in Shetland, Scotland.
CSIRO-backed energy management system launched
07 September, 2016Renewable energy start-up Evergen has launched Australia's first intelligent home energy management system, with the technical backing of CSIRO.
Calls for protection of ARENA funding
05 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Clean Energy CouncilInnovation will be stifled right across the clean energy sector if the Australian Parliament supports legislation to remove future grant funding available from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), according to a briefing paper released by the Clean Energy Council.
Energy-smart home tech developed by CSIRO
05 September, 2016Evergen has launched an intelligent home energy management system with technology that was developed by CSIRO.
All-Energy Australia to showcase solar and storage progress
02 September, 2016The All-Energy Australia Exhibition and Conference (Melbourne, 4–5 October) will showcase the huge leaps in the renewable energy sector over the past year, according to event partner the Clean Energy Council.
