Australia sees record-breaking year for battery storage
28 March, 2022Australia continues to expand its energy storage capacity through the installation of both residential and large-scale grid batteries.
Fluence, ReNew announce JV to boost energy storage in India
21 January, 2022Global energy storage technology and services provider Fluence and renewable energy company ReNew have announced an agreement to form a new company to meet the needs of local customers across India.
Solar cells get thinner, tougher and more efficient
20 January, 2022Rice University engineers have achieved a new benchmark in the design of atomically thin solar cells made of semiconducting perovskites.
Thought Leaders 2022: Jason Venning
09 December, 2021The FIMER Country Manager shares an insightful discussion about the solar industry's growth forecast and the impact of the pandemic on recruitment and strategies.
NSW club expects three-year payback with 215 kWp solar system
06 December, 2021The Milton Ulladulla ExServos Club is hoping to reduce power consumption by half and save $70K a year in energy costs with the installation of a 215 kWp solar system.
Revised solar standard to promote safety, improve compliance
23 November, 2021Standards Australia has published a revised solar standard with an aim to support users in meeting compliance requirements and promote consumer safety.
Net zero within reach for Melbourne's buildings
12 November, 2021New modelling predicts buildings in the City of Melbourne could provide 74% of their own electricity needs if solar technology is fully integrated into roofs, walls and windows.
Global experts to deliver AU$30bn AAPowerLink project
25 October, 2021Sun Cable has announced that PwC Australia, Bechtel, Hatch, Marsh and SMEC (Surbana Jurong Group) will deliver the AU$30+bn Australia-Asia PowerLink (AAPowerLink) project.
Solar parks can cool the surrounding land
14 October, 2021Researchers found that solar parks produce 'cool islands' extending around 700 m from the park boundaries.
Solar films used for e-bike charging 'tree' in Germany
13 October, 2021Using its organic solar films, ASCA has designed a 'solar tree' for an e-bike charging station at a residential complex in Löchgau, Germany.
Heliostat technology shifts sunlight to the streets below
17 September, 2021The striking-looking crowning structure on this Rhodes building is much more than an architectural feature...
Hot Queensland sun helps to brew ice-cold beers
09 September, 2021Yatala brewery is making beer with the Queensland sun after the installation of what is believed to be the biggest solar project at any brewery in the country.
REC Group REC N-Peak solar panel
02 September, 2021REC Group launches its second generation N-Peak solar panel.
Innovative microgrid project demonstrates sustainable living design
10 August, 2021A new-generation, solar-powered microgrid community in Melbourne's north is paving the way for low-cost, sustainable, residential energy.
Solar vs wind: the race to power up sustainable energy
29 July, 2021 by Damien Crawford, Infrastructure Director East (Australia, New Zealand & Asia), Robert Bird GroupWhat's the best source of renewable energy? Damien Crawford from Robert Bird Group shares his thoughts...
