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Model S on show at Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition

19 May, 2015

With two weeks until the Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition - to be held from 3-4 June at Australian Technology Park, Sydney - Tesla Motors has announced that it will be showcasing its Model S electric vehicle at the event.


Expressions of interest for electric buses at Sydney Airport

12 May, 2015

Sydney Airport has invited expressions of interest from manufacturers in Australia and overseas to take part in an open tender for the supply of electric buses, to be used as part of the airport's parking and ground transport operations.


ABB supplies EV charger for renewable energy research

05 May, 2015

Power and automation company ABB has been awarded a contract for the supply and installation of an electric vehicle (EV) charging solution for the Australian Energy Research Institute.


Conergy Hybrid Energy Storage System (CHESS)

15 April, 2015

Conergy has introduced the Conergy Hybrid Energy Storage System (CHESS) to Australasia and Oceania. The system is designed to deliver a stable power supply for any remote or grid-connected location, reducing reliance on diesel generators by up to 70%.


Solar and wind are the UAE's most competitive energy sources

10 April, 2015

A new report reveals that solar and wind power may now be the cheapest sources of new energy supply in the United Arab Emirates, with the country set to achieve a 10% share of renewable energy in its total energy supply by 2030.


Hydrogen-powered car comes to Australia

02 April, 2015

Minister for Industry and Science Ian Macfarlane has unveiled Australia's first hydrogen-powered car - the Hyundai SUV ix35 Fuel Cell - as well as the country's first solar-powered hydrogen refuelling station.


Hydrogen-powered car comes to Australia

02 April, 2015

Minister for Industry and Science Ian Macfarlane has unveiled Australia's first hydrogen-powered car - the Hyundai SUV ix35 Fuel Cell - as well as the country's first solar-powered hydrogen refuelling station.


Energy generation in the water network

11 March, 2015

Unitywater is working with renewable energy producer NextEra Energy to install two micro hydroelectric generators into the water network. The pressure reduction generators (PRGs) will capture lost energy and convert it into renewable electricity.


Hybrid energy to power Flinders Island

05 March, 2015

Renewable energy producer Hydro Tasmania will soon start work on developing a 'Hybrid Energy Hub' in order to power the off-grid community of Flinders Island with a variety of renewable energy technologies.


Hybrid energy to power Flinders Island

05 March, 2015

Renewable energy producer Hydro Tasmania will soon start work on developing a 'Hybrid Energy Hub' in order to power the off-grid community of Flinders Island with a variety of renewable energy technologies.


All bioenergy options are not created equal

02 March, 2015

Researchers have evaluated various bioenergy options offered as alternatives to greenhouse gas-emitting fossil fuels and found that some options are far better for the environment than others.


Clean Energy Council calls for WA to invest in renewable energy

25 February, 2015

The Clean Energy Council, which was in Perth yesterday to launch a new Western Australian chapter, has called for the state's government to implement new policy measures which will attract more renewable energy projects.


Clean Energy Council calls for WA to invest in renewable energy

25 February, 2015

The Clean Energy Council, which was in Perth yesterday to launch a new Western Australian chapter, has called for the state's government to implement new policy measures which will attract more renewable energy projects.


World-first wave power project switched on

18 February, 2015

Minister for Industry and Science Ian Macfarlane today switched on the onshore power station of the Perth Wave Energy Project - the first ever wave power plant to be connected to the grid and operating multiple wave units.


Award-winning artesian heating and cooling for Christchurch airport

12 February, 2015

As part of Christchurch International Airport's $237 million Integrated Terminal Project, engineering consultant Beca designed and delivered an innovative artesian heating and cooling system.


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