Circular battery economy: challenges and future approaches to recycling
21 January, 2022‘Design for Recycling’ could be a promising approach to achieve sustainable battery economy, and meet regulatory requirements as well as new battery directive demands from different markets including the United States, the European Union (EU) and China.
Mornington 240 MWp/480 MWh battery project a step closer
19 January, 2022Renewables company Maoneng has received development approval for its proposed 240 MWp/480 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Mornington Peninsula.
SEW-EURODRIVE MOVIGEAR mechatronic drive system
01 October, 2021The MOVIGEAR mechatronic drive system combines motor, gear unit and corresponding drive electronics in one system to facilitate efficiency and functionality.
A spoonful of sugar for long-lasting lithium–sulfur batteries
14 September, 2021Researchers have managed to stabilise lithium–sulfur battery technology by simply using a glucose-based additive on the positive electrode.
Minimising energy loss in Li-ion batteries
26 August, 2021Korean researchers have found a way to prevent the initial loss of lithium ions in supposedly fully charged batteries.
ABB extends strategic partnership with IPD
04 August, 2021IPD will become the preferred distributor of ABB's low-voltage power distribution product portfolio and the AC range of electric vehicle chargers.
Bonfiglioli IE3 Motor Series
24 May, 2021Bonfiglioli's BX Heavy Duty Series of asynchronous motors is designed to meet the requirements of demanding industrial applications.
Nanotechnology brings new generation of batteries into being
20 May, 2021Deakin's nanotechnology research team has developed an innovative use of the nanomaterial boron nitride nanotubes to improve the performance of Li–S batteries.
ICP DAS PM-3133i Isolated 3-phase Smart Power Meter
19 May, 2021The Smart Power Meter from ICP DAS gives access to real-time electric usage for three-phase power measurement.
Advanced pump system upgrade cuts AlburyCity Council costs
01 April, 2021The council has upgraded its ageing infrastructure to enable its water supply system to operate more efficiently and cost-effectively.
Swedish discovery could save supermarket energy bills
30 March, 2021Supermarket refrigerators are consuming far more energy than necessary due to incorrectly placed thermometers, according to an accidental finding by Swedish researchers.
Industry optimisation provides sustainable energy solutions
15 February, 2021GEA SEnS is focusing on process and utility optimisation to help its customers benefit from energy savings of up to 30% and reductions in CO2 emissions by as much as 90 or even 100%.
Cool savings for the University of Sunshine Coast
05 February, 2021Keeping an entire university cool is no easy feat, especially in a warm climate, but the University of Sunshine Coast achieved this using a giant solar-powered 'water battery'.
5 MW Li-ion battery in Vic and clean energy for NSW
04 December, 2020E22 to install its first battery storage system in Australia for AusNet in East Gippsland, after GRS energises a photovoltaic solar plant for Amp Energy in NSW.
Highbury DC Bi-Directional Charger
24 August, 2020The bi-directional DC charger will enable electric vehicle owners to sell excess power to the grid directly from their vehicle's battery.