Coal-fired power stations affect rainfall patterns, says global study
13 March, 2019An international study has revealed that modern coal-fired power stations produce more ultrafine particles (UFPs) than road traffic and can modify and redistribute rainfall patterns.
Five gifs that explain how pumped hydro actually works
08 March, 2019 by Roger Dargaville, Monash UniversityToday, pumped hydro is the most common form of grid-connected energy storage in the world.
Shift to clean energy will support low-income households
07 March, 2019The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) has urged the federal government to invest in energy efficiency for the sake of those on low incomes.
Alinta to build Western Australia's largest wind farm
05 March, 2019 | Supplied by: Alinta EnergyAlinta Energy has committed to build Western Australia's largest renewable power plant.
Minetek High-Output Axial Fan System
05 March, 2019 | Supplied by: MinetekThe Minetek secondary mine ventilation system features underground fans that are designed to optimise airflow and reduce wasted power.
$75 million sought to scale renewable power
01 March, 2019 | Supplied by: Vast Solar Pty LtdVast Solar is looking to raise $75 million to help finance its first utility-scale concentrated solar thermal power plant.
Lincoln Gap Wind Farm powers up
28 February, 2019The Lincoln Gap Wind Farm is one step closer to producing clean, renewable power after successful substation energisation.
Skin cells hold key to solar tech revolution
25 February, 2019Scientists at ANU have made a series of breakthroughs that could revolutionise solar technology.
Funds available to help NSW manufacturers save energy
25 February, 2019The NSW Government is offering over $16 million in funding to help manufacturing businesses save energy and money.
Data drives energy system of the future
22 February, 2019A new research program designed to help deliver a secure, affordable and sustainable energy future for Australia has been established.
New solar system to power SA Water
21 February, 2019 | Supplied by: SA WaterSA Water has contracted South Australian company Enerven to deploy solar power and energy storage across around 70 of its sites.
Vestas and Marand partner for wind turbine manufacture
20 February, 2019 | Supplied by: Vestas AustraliaVestas has partnered with Geelong-based manufacturing company Marand Precision Engineering to establish a wind turbine manufacturing facility.
EnergyLab accelerates clean energy start-ups
20 February, 2019Applications have opened for EnergyLab's Incubation Program to support start-ups creating renewable energy products and technologies.
Yackandandah celebrates mini-grid power
19 February, 2019 | Supplied by: Selectronic Australia Pty LtdOn 8 February, the Yackandandah community celebrated a milestone of 1 GWh of renewable energy generated from what is claimed to be one of Australia's first community mini-grids.
Renewables will help Australia meet Paris target early — or will they?
15 February, 2019 by Lauren DavisAustralia is installing renewable power faster than any other country, and could meet its Paris Agreement emissions reduction target five years early as a result.
