One step closer to aluminium-ion batteries
05 December, 2018Scientists have demonstrated a strategy for designing active materials for rechargeable aluminium-ion batteries that could be used in future for renewable energy storage.
Melbourne Museum enlists Siemens for solar array
04 December, 2018 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdA fleet of helicopters recently transported 1350 solar panels from the grounds of Carlton Gardens to the roof of the Melbourne Museum.
Pernod Ricard Winemakers commits to 100% renewable energy
30 November, 2018To reach 100% renewable electricity, Pernod Ricard Winemakers has signed a 10-year virtual generation agreement (VGA) with wholesale electricity retailer Flow Power.
Streetlights in Sydney's Inner West go green
20 November, 2018Sydney's Inner West Council will systematically replace streetlights in residential streets with new LED lights that will use less power, save money and reduce emissions.
Fonterra milk processing plant now co-firing on wood
19 November, 2018 | Supplied by: FonterraA newly converted boiler will slash the amount of coal used by Fonterra's Brightwater plant and cut carbon emissions at the site by around 2400 tonnes a year.
ABB Ability TXpert Dry dry-type digital transformer
19 November, 2018 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB has launched a dry-type (oil-free) digital transformer, the ABB Ability TXpert Dry. Due to its dry-type design, digitalisation and little or zero maintenance, the transformer offers safety and data security, with plenty of uptime and optimised operations.
Demand management trial set for national rollout
19 November, 2018 | Supplied by: Origin EnergyOrigin Energy and Tempus Energy recently partnered on a South Australian demand management trial that uses AI to shift energy usage to different times of the day.
Dundonnell Wind Farm project reaches financial close
15 November, 2018AusNet Services has been appointed to help connect the 336 MW Dundonnell Wind Farm, which recently reached financial close, to the National Energy Market.
Are your sugar mills efficient?
13 November, 2018 by Robert Glass, Global Food and Beverage Communications Manager | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdThe role of electrification in sugar milling energy efficiency is becoming more important.
UTS signs PPA with Walgett Solar Farm
13 November, 2018UTS has helped kickstart a new $40 million solar farm in regional NSW, signing a commitment to buy energy generated on site.
Occupants wanted for Passive House trial
02 November, 2018 | Supplied by: Frasers Property AustraliaFrasers Property Australia has announced it will test the economic and comfort benefits of a Certified Passive House home for the mass market in Australia against the outcomes of a standard family home.
Microgrid project to power US Air National Guard base
30 October, 2018 | Supplied by: EcoultEnergy storage company Ecoult is supplying its technology for use in a new microgrid project, where it will help power the Otis Air National Guard Base on Cape Cod.
Grid-scale battery reaches completion in Ballarat
29 October, 2018 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)The 30 MW/30 MWh Ballarat Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is now in the final testing phase before being connected to the grid in time for the approaching summer.
More ultrarapid EV charging stations announced for Victoria
26 October, 2018Victorian Minister for Energy Lily D'Ambrosio has opened Australia's first ultrarapid electric vehicle charging site — and at the same time announced funding for five more stations.
Discovery could enable low-energy electronics
25 October, 2018 | Supplied by: Monash UniversityA global research project has resulted in a breakthrough in quantum physics that could deliver electronics and communications technology with ultralow energy consumption.
