Distributed energy systems a key to smarter cities
15 January, 2018 by Ross ThompsonUrbanisation — along with climate change and demographic change — stands as one of the megatrends of the 21st century.
2018 CEO Insights: Stephen Coop
20 December, 2017Stephen Coop, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, NHP Electrical Engineering Products, examines the evolving digital world and adopting corporate citizenship.
World's largest Li-ion battery marks one week of operation
08 December, 2017 by Lauren DavisFor the first time in South Australia's history, clean and affordable wind energy can be dispatched to the grid 24 hours a day, seven days a week — whether the wind is blowing or not.
Why building an 'active grid' is the key to renewable energy management
06 December, 2017 by Giovanni Polizzi, Energy Solutions Manager, and Juan Prieto Vivanco, Senior Manager – Energy Modelling and Control Systems, IndraIndra representatives' opinions about how 'active grid' infrastructure can help Australia cope with the rapid transformation of the national electricity distribution networks.
Stepping stone to future energy in South Australia
04 December, 2017Schneider Electric, in partnership with Australian renewable energy engineering company Planet Ark Power, has been awarded a $1.95m grant by the state government to support the delivery of a secure, sustainable and affordable energy supply to South Australia.
Waste-to-energy plant in Queensland
04 December, 2017Waste-to-energy company Anergy has announced the completion of its high-temperature pyrolysis (HTP) plant at Yarwun, near Gladstone, Queensland.
Fast reponse energy is coming
29 November, 2017A new rule was released today by the Australian Energy Market Commission to fundamentally change the way the electricity system operates.
Magna-Power Electronics DC power supplies
24 November, 2017Magna-Power Electronics designs and manufactures robust programmable DC power supplies ranging from 1.25 to over 2000 kW.
Off-grid power systems delivered for Northern Gas Pipeline
30 October, 2017Engineering company MPower has commenced delivery of the first of several off-grid DC power systems for the Northern Gas Pipeline (NGP), which runs between Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory and Mount Isa in Queensland.
Big River Group MaxiWall sustainable building material
27 October, 2017Big River Group's MaxiWall provides Australian home owners with a building material made of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC), which is kind to the environment.
Lithium battery manufacturer targets Australian energy storage market
25 October, 2017BYD, a manufacturer of rechargeable lithium batteries, is targeting the Australian energy storage market with its innovative B-Box portfolio of battery storage products.
Phoenix Contact Push-in PTTB 2,5-ILA 100 current indicator terminal block
24 October, 2017The Phoenix Contact PTTB 2,5-ILA 100 current indicator terminal block simplifies the connection process with Push-in Connection Technology, which allows direct plug-in capability.
Cost of battery storage for stationary applications predicted to fall dramatically
10 October, 2017The cost of battery storage for stationary applications could fall by up to 66% by 2030, according to a new report published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Model performance for sustainable agriculture company
25 September, 2017 by Anthony KwongFrazer-Nash Consultancy's Anthony Kwong describes how modelling and analysis helped sustainable agriculture company Sundrop Farms to justify its investment in energy-storage equipment.
QUT creates lithium-ion batteries
22 September, 2017Queensland University of Technology has established a facility capable of manufacturing rechargeable lithium-ion batteries — the first of its kind in Australia at a commercial scale, according to Professor Peter Talbot from the university's Institute for Future Environments.