The SA blackout: the findings are in
17 February, 2017A report into the South Australian blackout on 8 February has been released by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO).
Enhanced support for large-scale energy storage
03 February, 2017The Clean Energy Finance Corporation and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency will prioritise financial support for flexible capacity and large-scale energy storage demonstration projects already in their pipelines.
Insights 2017: Mary Hendriks
09 January, 2017Mary Hendriks, Industry Executive, Australian Energy Storage Alliance shares her insights on the challenges facing the evolving energy industry in Australia and technologies associated with renewable cities of the future.
Start-up announces thermal energy storage system
13 December, 2016Start-up company 1414 Degrees has created a prototype system that is said to reduce energy costs by increasing the efficiency of renewable generation and stabilising grid supply.
Funding secured for plug-and-play energy storage project
05 December, 2016The Victorian Government has awarded Selectronic Australia $250,000 in grant funding as part of the New Energy Jobs Fund, making an important contribution to a renewable energy storage project in the process.
All glass and no privacy makes Jack an uncomfortable apartment dweller
01 December, 2016Brisbane's newly built apartments are focusing more on good views than their occupants' comfort, according to Associate Professor Rosemary Kennedy.
10 ways to advance the world's energy efficiency improvements
22 November, 2016The World Energy Council has found that energy efficiency improvements over the last 15 years have saved the world 3.1 gigatonnes (Gt) of primary energy consumption and 7 Gt of CO2, but concludes that much more could and should be done.
Sydney's energy-sharing project
31 October, 2016The University of Technology Sydney has teamed up with the Central Park urban development project to create what is claimed to be Australia's first district energy-sharing project.
Microgrids and standalone power systems could reduce costs
27 October, 2016Analysis has found that grid companies could save customers over $1.7 billion in costs and provide more reliable service to rural customers if they can make smarter use of off-grid technology.
ABB plug-and-play modular microgrid
14 October, 2016ABB has announced a modular and scalable plug-and-play microgrid to address the growing demand for flexible technology in the developing market for distributed power generation.
Energy security in Australia to be assessed
07 October, 2016The Energy Networks Association (ENA) welcomes the commitment of the COAG Energy Council to an independent assessment of energy security in Australia.
What happened in South Australia?
30 September, 2016Climate change is driving storms like that in South Australia, says the Climate Council. However, it has been reported that some are suggesting that South Australia's commitment to renewable energy was the cause of Wednesday's statewide blackout.
Distributed Energy Systems (DES)
28 September, 2016In response to new opportunities to reduce emissions and extend energy access, Distributed Energy Systems (DES) encompasses a diverse array of generation, storage, energy monitoring and control solutions.
Bestech Australia WPMZ series digital panel meters
23 September, 2016Bestech Australia has introduced a series of digital panel meters with rotation, speed and flow rate measurements. The WPMZ series addresses issues such as complicated operation and displays that are hard to read.
Sweet plans for renewable power in Qld
19 September, 2016MSF Sugar is building a $75m green power station at its Tableland Sugar Mill near Mareeba in Far North Queensland. It will use a 100% renewable sugar cane fibre to produce 24 MW of electricity — enough to power every house in the Tableland region.
