Managing energy through measurement
12 October, 2017 by Jonathan Nally | Supplied by: SATEC (Australia) Pty LtdThe old adage that you can't manage what you can't measure is nowhere more apt than in data centre energy consumption.
Cost of battery storage for stationary applications predicted to fall dramatically
10 October, 2017The cost of battery storage for stationary applications could fall by up to 66% by 2030, according to a new report published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Gransolar and ACCIONA partner on Lilyvale Solar Farm
05 October, 2017A joint venture between Gransolar (GRS) and ACCIONA Industrial is set to construct the Lilyvale Solar Farm — expected to be one of Australia's largest photovoltaic plants.
ARENA supports scale-up of concentrated solar
28 September, 2017 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)ARENA has announced $4.8 million to support solar technology company RayGen with the commercialisation of its PV Ultra solar power system, including construction of a 0.5 MW concentrated solar PV demonstration project.
Off-grid solar solution for water disinfection
28 September, 2017Logan City Council has combined emerging solar power and a Tesla Powerpack to deliver a solution for water disinfection in the city's new reservoir.
Model performance for sustainable agriculture company
25 September, 2017 by Anthony Kwong | Supplied by: Frazer-Nash Consultancy LtdFrazer-Nash Consultancy's Anthony Kwong describes how modelling and analysis helped sustainable agriculture company Sundrop Farms to justify its investment in energy-storage equipment.
QUT creates lithium-ion batteries
22 September, 2017 | Supplied by: QUTQueensland University of Technology has established a facility capable of manufacturing rechargeable lithium-ion batteries — the first of its kind in Australia at a commercial scale, according to Professor Peter Talbot from the university's Institute for Future Environments.
Want energy storage? Here are 22,000 sites for pumped hydro across Australia
22 September, 2017 by Andrew Blakers, Bin Lu and Matthew Stocks, Australian National UniversityThe race is on for storage solutions that can help provide secure, reliable electricity supply as more renewables enter Australia's electricity grid.
SolarEdge Technologies single- and three-phase inverters for large PV systems
21 September, 2017 | Supplied by: SolarEdge Technologies (Australia) Pty LtdSolarEdge Technologies is expanding its residential offering for large PV systems, announcing higher production from its range of single-phase inverters and a line of three-phase inverters.
We should be converting toilet paper into electricity
20 September, 2017Dutch scientists have published the first techno-economic analysis of converting waste toilet paper into electricity.
Understanding the hype behind residential energy batteries
19 September, 2017 by Jamie Allen, Business Manager Australia and Pacific at LG Chem | Supplied by: LG Chem Energy Solution CompanyAustralia is at an energy cross roads — thanks to the rising cost of electricity and the inconsistency of grid services, consumer dissatisfaction is at an all-time high.
Power Ledger and Project Brainstorm partner on renewable energy trading
19 September, 2017Blockchain energy market provider Power Ledger has joined forces with Queensland firm Project Brainstorm, in a move to bring the benefits of renewable energy trading to Queensland residents.
SolarEdge Technologies commercial power optimisers for PV modules
15 September, 2017 | Supplied by: SolarEdge Technologies (Australia) Pty LtdSolarEdge's commercial power optimisers offer management and monitoring of two modules. They are designed to support two modules per power optimiser, enabling effective commercial installations.
Storm stirs renewable energy investment in South Australia
14 September, 2017 by Stephanie RichardsA year on from a storm that blacked out the entire state, South Australia has emerged from the electricity crisis to strengthen its position as a global leader in renewable energy.
ARENA exploring the potential for hydrogen export
14 September, 2017 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)The Australian Renewable Energy Agency is seeking to explore Australia's potential to export renewables such as hydrogen — and is currently inviting researchers and industry participants to help shape its focus for future funding opportunities.
