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Schneider Electric 'BESS' battery energy storage system

12 July, 2024

BESS is the foundation for a fully integrated microgrid solution driven by Schneider Electric's controls, optimisation, electrical distribution, and digital and field services.


Low-income tenants go solar in Vic

12 July, 2024

Solar Victoria and Haven Home Safe have undertaken a significant solar installation through the state government's Solar for Community Housing program.


Qld Govt enlists Redflow for major energy project

08 July, 2024

Battery energy storage company Redflow has signed a memorandum of understanding with Queensland energy generator Stanwell Corporation.


Art Deco cinema receives solar upgrade

20 June, 2024

Thanks to a charity that finances climate action projects, Adelaide's historic Capri Theatre has a new 71.8 kW rooftop solar system and 51.2 kWh battery.


Tindo Solar plans to establish a solar panel gigafactory

27 May, 2024

Tindo Solar plans to establish a $90–100 million facility capable of producing 1 GW of solar panels annually, and apply for Solar Sunshot funding.


Untapped solar could achieve billions in savings

17 April, 2024

UNSW research has found that people living in apartments, social housing and private rental houses are missing out on $9.3bn per year in potential cost savings.


NSW South Coast gains its first community battery

17 April, 2024

The Shell Cove battery is one of 54 batteries currently being rolled out across Endeavour's network.


Billion-dollar boost for local solar PV

12 April, 2024

The Solar Sunshot program aims to grow domestic solar PV manufacturing while providing a pathway for the commercialisation of homegrown solar innovation.


Diverse battery technologies trialled in remote WA

28 March, 2024

ARENA will supply $2.85 million in funding to trial two novel long-duration batteries at remote microgrids in Western Australia.


Printed flexible solar cells expand possibilities for photovoltaics

21 March, 2024

The portable cells can be used in construction, mining, emergency management, disaster relief, defence, personal electronics — and even in space.


Creating the skills pool for Australia's energy transition

14 March, 2024

Engineers Australia has partnered with Energy Networks Australia to build the engineering skills pool required for a smooth transition to renewable energy.


From community solar to agrivoltaics: new Aust energy projects

08 March, 2024

Smart PV and energy storage company Trina Solar has announced its involvement in two innovative Australian energy projects.


Bright future for women in solar

04 March, 2024

Brighte, exclusive administrator of the $50m Energy Saver Loan Scheme, has announced the two recipients of its Women in Energy Scholarships in Tasmania.


Exploring the impact of climate change on solar PV

23 February, 2024

With solar set to become one of the largest renewable energy sources by 2026, UNSW scientists have investigated the impact of climate change on PV modules.


Dual-sided solar panels could improve energy in homes

15 February, 2024

ANU research suggests dual-sided solar panels have the potential to produce 20% more energy than traditional one-sided systems if used properly on residential rooftops.


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