Screen-printed batteries on the way
29 June, 2017Ultrathin, flexible screen-printed batteries for cheap portable devices and intermittent renewable energy are now closer to reality than ever, thanks to a project to further develop technology by battery energy storage firm Printed Energy and bring it to market.
Vector contracted to supply NT battery storage system
26 June, 2017Auckland-based energy distribution company Vector has won a contract to supply the Territory Generation Alice Springs Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project.
VELCRO Brand LOGISTRAP re-usable straps
20 June, 2017VELCRO Brand LOGISTRAP straps enable quick and easy palletising of cartons to replace shrinkwrap and banding methods.
Ultrathin material for splitting water could make hydrogen production cheaper
13 June, 2017 by Sue Min Liu and Deborah SmithUNSW chemists have invented a catalyst for splitting water with an electrical current to produce clean hydrogen fuel.
CCS funding may get the nod
31 May, 2017Legislation will be introduced into parliament today regarding proposed changes to the CEFC Act to remove the prohibition on the CEFC investing in carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies.
The rise of rooftop solar in our carbon-free energy future
29 May, 2017 by John Bradley*, CEO, Energy Networks AustraliaCustomers will drive the transformation of Australia's electricity sector as world-leading adopters of renewable energy resources.
More competition for transmission connections
24 May, 2017The Australian Energy Market Commission has released a new rule that enables more competition in the provision of transmission connections, while maintaining clear accountability for the safety, security and reliability of the transmission network.
Compressed air — is it a sustainable power source for industry?
03 May, 2017With the rapidly rising cost of electricity, the answer to this question is complicated with many variables affecting the real efficiencies relating to cost versus application.
Selectronic and LG Chem offer flexible energy solutions
26 April, 2017Lithium-ion battery manufacturer LG Chem has announced compatibility with Selectronic, a provider of battery inverters.
The Internet of Energy
10 April, 2017The automation of networks as part of the Internet of Energy has the potential to change the way energy is produced and consumed, said Ilén Zazueta-Hall ahead of her upcoming presentation at the 2017 Australian Energy Storage Conference.
Energy on demand: innovative energy system launched
07 April, 2017Infratech Industries, in collaboration with the University of Newcastle, has launched an 'energy on demand' system that overcomes the predictability and environmental issues that currently plague existing renewable energy and storage solutions.
Phoenix Contact QUINT POWER IV parameterisable power supply
30 March, 2017Phoenix Contact has released the QUINT POWER IV parameterisable power supply, with features that allow users to tailor the product to suit their required output behaviour and preventive function monitoring.
AEMO releases final SA blackout report
30 March, 2017In its fourth and final incident report into the South Australian state-wide power outage that occurred on 28 September 2016, the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) concluded that it was the result of control settings responding to multiple disturbances.
Energy storage disrupting the electricity market
29 March, 2017Energy storage lies at the heart of grid digitisation and is part of a larger trend of technologies that is disrupting South Australia's network for the better, according to Terry Teoh.
CEFC supporting SA's giant battery plan
20 March, 2017The Clean Energy Finance Corporation is working with the SA Government to develop a financing package to support delivery of Australia's largest battery.
