Energy storage system based on sand
18 November, 2015Latent Heat Storage has developed a low-cost thermal energy storage system based on the latent heat properties of silicon derived from sand.
40% wind power in 2050?
17 November, 2015The latest report from the World Wind Energy Association sees a 40% wind power share as a long-term global goal, achievable even based on today's available technologies.
Storage systems to export onto the WA grid
16 November, 2015WA Minister for Energy Mike Nahan has announced that storage systems will be allowed to export unused electricity onto the South West Interconnected System (SWIS) as of 1 December 2015.
Did the second ERF auction do enough?
13 November, 2015
The second Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction awarded contracts for 45.5 million tonnes of emissions reduction at an average price of $12.25 per tonne.
AC Solar Warehouse sells 50,000 Enphase Microinverters
13 November, 2015AC Solar Warehouse has marked the sale of its 50,000th Enphase Energy Microinverter since Enphase entered the Australian market in 2013.
Sunvertec Xenos distributed inverter
12 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Sunvertec Pty Ltd
Sunvertec's Xenos distributed inverter allows solar panels to be connected to the electricity grid. Unlike conventional inverter systems that create entire waveforms, the distributed inverter creates only a part of the output waveform, affording simple low-voltage electronics and allowing higher efficiencies.
Milk-chilling technology that keeps its cool
12 November, 2015An innovative milk-chilling system has not only saved the quality of a New Zealand farmer's milk, but also his power bill.
Solco to acquire 20% of Redback Technologies
10 November, 2015Solco has entered into a heads of agreement to acquire Redback Investments Australia (RBIA), which owns 20% of emerging energy storage business Redback Technologies.
Hindu temple powered by solar
05 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Trina Solar AustraliaIn the western Sydney suburb of Kings Park, a Hindu temple has embraced solar power.
Solar power on tap
02 November, 2015A renewable energy community group is building a solar power plant on top of its local brewery in order to slash emissions and boost renewable energy in the area.
Ministerial Forum to review vehicle emissions
02 November, 2015The Turnbull government has announced a whole-of-government approach to addressing vehicle emissions, implementing a Ministerial Forum that will examine vehicle emissions standards in Australia and vehicle testing arrangements.
Gosford City Council goes solar
02 November, 2015Gosford City Council has contracted Solgen Energy to assist in the design, commissioning and installation of solar power at seven council sites.
GE and BHP partner on efficient, low-emission mining operations
30 October, 2015GE and BHP Billiton have announced a partnership to reduce the emissions intensity of mining operations, including transportation and power supply.
Atlas Copco ZE5/6 series low-pressure air compressors
30 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Atlas Copco Compressors AustraliaThe ZE5/6 series is an air-cooled, low-pressure, oil-free air compressor delivering energy savings of up to 35% with its built-in VSD. As an energy-efficient alternative to traditional low-pressure compressors, it is suitable for various low-pressure applications as well as bulk material handling.
The new Chief Scientist wants you to buy an electric car
29 October, 2015 by Lauren DavisThe man set to take over as Australia's Chief Scientist, Dr Alan Finkel, believes electric cars will be the way of the future.
