Energy

Solar cells get thinner, tougher and more efficient

20 January, 2022

Rice University engineers have achieved a new benchmark in the design of atomically thin solar cells made of semiconducting perovskites.


Mornington 240 MWp/480 MWh battery project a step closer

19 January, 2022

Renewables company Maoneng has received development approval for its proposed 240 MWp/480 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Mornington Peninsula.


BOC and Foton Mobility partner to speed up hydrogen bus development

13 January, 2022 | Supplied by: BOC Limited

Gas and engineering company BOC, a subsidiary of Linde plc, and Foton Mobility have partnered to develop the hydrogen bus sector in Australia and New Zealand.


iBase IBR215 2.5″ single board computer

17 December, 2021 | Supplied by: Backplane Systems Technology Pty Ltd

The iBase IBR215 2.5″ single board computer has an NXP ARM Cortex-A53 i.MX 8M Plus Quad 1.6 GHz Processor.


Tesvolt energy storage system

17 December, 2021 | Supplied by: Tesvolt Australia

Tesvolt energy storage systems have a total capacity of up to 40 MWh.


Thought Leaders 2022: David Sullivan

15 December, 2021 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

ABB Australia's Head of Electrification talks about the need for action on climate change and how technology can enable a low-carbon society.


Aussie tech accelerating the electrification of UK homes

14 December, 2021 | Supplied by: Gridcognition

Australian technology startup Gridcognition has announced a partnership with its first UK-based customer, SNRG.


Smart Energy Council announces new board member

14 December, 2021 | Supplied by: Smart Energy Council

The CEO of Greenbank, Ria O'Hehir, has been appointed to the board of the Smart Energy Council in recognition of her contribution to the industry.


Thought Leaders 2022: Jason Venning

09 December, 2021 | Supplied by: FIMER Australia

The 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, 2021 | Supplied by: Enphase Energy

The 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.


Electric vehicles to help with Christmas deliveries

02 December, 2021

Australia Post has welcomed the first of 20 electric trucks to its national delivery fleet, with three Fuso eCanters now delivering parcels to customers in Melbourne ahead of Christmas.


Revised solar standard to promote safety, improve compliance

23 November, 2021

Standards 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, 2021 | Supplied by: ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science

New 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.


Bean plant roots turned into energy storage devices

11 November, 2021

Sweden-based researchers have used a special solution to turn plant roots into energy storage devices.


Study solves energy storage puzzle

04 November, 2021

Curtin University researchers have developed a method to determine which chemicals and types of metals are best to store and supply energy.


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