Sydney's energy-sharing project
31 October, 2016The University of Technology Sydney has teamed up with the Central Park urban development project to create what is claimed to be Australia's first district energy-sharing project.
TrinaBEST PowerCube battery storage products
28 October, 2016 | Supplied by: MPowerTrinaBEST has released its lithium iron phosphate PowerCube battery storage products in 9.6, 7.2 and 4.8 kWh configurations, attractively cased and in a variety of colours.
Microgrids and standalone power systems could reduce costs
27 October, 2016Analysis has found that grid companies could save customers over $1.7 billion in costs and provide more reliable service to rural customers if they can make smarter use of off-grid technology.
Trigeneration plant for Sydney Town Hall
27 October, 2016A low-carbon trigeneration plant is now powering, heating and cooling Sydney Town Hall and neighbouring Town Hall House.
Renewables now the largest source of installed power in the world
26 October, 2016Renewables surpassed coal last year to become the largest source of installed power capacity in the world, prompting the International Energy Agency to significantly boost its five-year forecast for renewables growth amid sharp cost reduction and policy support in key countries.
Tesla Powerpack integrated into NZ electricity network
21 October, 2016 | Supplied by: Vector EnergyNew Zealand energy distributor Vector has opened its renovated Glen Innes substation, home to the Asia–Pacific's first grid-scale Tesla Powerpack battery storage system to be integrated into a public electricity network.
ABB plug-and-play modular microgrid
14 October, 2016 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB has announced a modular and scalable plug-and-play microgrid to address the growing demand for flexible technology in the developing market for distributed power generation.
SolarEdge StorEdge energy storage system
12 October, 2016 | Supplied by: SolarEdge Technologies (Australia) Pty LtdSolarEdge Technologies is extending its StorEdge energy storage solution, which supports increased self-consumption and grid independence.
Energy security in Australia to be assessed
07 October, 2016The Energy Networks Association (ENA) welcomes the commitment of the COAG Energy Council to an independent assessment of energy security in Australia.
Crocodile Dundee hotel goes solar
05 October, 2016 | Supplied by: Trina Solar AustraliaWalkabout Creek Hotel has had 24 solar panels installed on its beer garden roof, producing enough energy for the hotel's needs as well as some for the grid.
What happened in South Australia?
30 September, 2016Climate change is driving storms like that in South Australia, says the Climate Council. However, it has been reported that some are suggesting that South Australia's commitment to renewable energy was the cause of Wednesday's statewide blackout.
Renewable energy mix to power Garden Island
30 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)Carnegie Wave Energy is set to design and build the world's first renewable energy island 'microgrid' that includes wave energy generation as part of the mix.
Bestech Australia WPMZ series digital panel meters
23 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty LtdBestech Australia has introduced a series of digital panel meters with rotation, speed and flow rate measurements. The WPMZ series addresses issues such as complicated operation and displays that are hard to read.
The four disrupters of an electric vehicle future
22 September, 2016 | Supplied by: AdvisianThe speed and extent of the disruption from electric car uptake in Australia will be determined by the answers to four key questions.
ABB Effilight traction transformer
22 September, 2016 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB's Effilight traction transformer is designed to reduce the weight of onboard components and ensure more energy-efficient rail networks. The product can potentially reduce the total weight of a train's traction component by up to 20% — equivalent to the weight of around 20 passengers.
