Want to improve short-term forecasting for wind and solar?
29 March, 2018ARENA is seeking proposals for projects that will deliver '5-minute ahead' forecasts for large-scale wind and solar farms across Australia.
Second virtual power plant coming to Adelaide
28 March, 2018ARENA has announced its support for an Adelaide-based virtual power plant — a network of battery systems installed behind the meter that can be collectively controlled.
ABB to upgrade two critical Australian HVDC links
28 March, 2018 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB has won a $30m order to replace the control and protection systems for two vital high-voltage transmission links that were initially installed nearly two decades ago.
Large-scale batteries to be connected to the Victorian grid
23 March, 2018Together, the two lithium-ion batteries will deliver 55 MW of power and provide approximately 80 MWh of energy storage capacity.
Bendigo mineshafts could store renewable energy, says study
21 March, 2018A pre-feasibility study has proven it is technically feasible and economically viable to store renewable energy using Bendigo's empty mineshafts.
Solar power successfully shared in mini grid trial
13 March, 2018A mini grid trial in Victoria has passed a new milestone, demonstrating that batteries and solar shared on the network can be orchestrated to nearby homes during power outages.
How to retrofit your home for energy efficiency
12 March, 2018 | Supplied by: University of MelbourneMelbourne researchers have discovered how to retrofit homes to be more energy efficient, thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions and cutting electricity bills.
Crowdfunded energy retailer set to launch in Australia
09 March, 2018DC Power Co, which aims to be the world's first crowdfunded energy retailer for solar households, has opened pre-registration for those interested in investing.
Newcastle City Council secures solar farm funding
07 March, 2018 | Supplied by: Clean Energy Finance CorporationNewcastle City Council has secured a $6.5 million loan from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation to help build what will be the region's biggest solar farm.
Through the roof: 2017 a record year for small-scale solar
07 March, 2018Australian homes and businesses installed more renewable energy capacity in 2017 than ever before, according to newly released data from the Clean Energy Regulator.
Waste-to-chemistry project kicks off in Rotterdam
06 March, 2018The new waste-to-chemistry facility will convert up to 360,000 tonnes of waste into 270 million litres of 'green' methanol for use in the chemical industry and transportation sector.
Kaeser Mobilair 17 compact compressor
06 March, 2018 | Supplied by: Kaeser Compressors AustraliaThe Mobilair 17 from Kaeser is suitable wherever a compact portable powerhouse is required, with features including high power, efficiency, manoeuvrability, high power and quiet operation.
Water bottler successfully upgrades compressed air system
05 March, 2018 | Supplied by: Kaeser Compressors AustraliaGrowing product demand recently led alkaline water bottler E'stel Water to invest in a tailored compressed air system.
Kaeser Compressors CBS series rotary screw blowers
02 March, 2018 | Supplied by: Kaeser Compressors AustraliaKaeser Compressors' CBS series of rotary screw blowers brings the advantages of screw blower technology to lower flow rate applications such as those found in the wastewater treatment sector.
SA under the spotlight at energy storage conference
01 March, 2018The Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition 2018 will explore how major projects, such as those currently being undertaken in South Australia, are impacting the sector.
