Commercial, Efficiency, Renewables, Solar, Solar, Storage

ISF nudges industry towards a REALM of possibilities around energy system optimisation

The Institute of Sustainable Futures is working on a model that may illustrate to industry smart solutions to energy use that will also benefit electricity networks.
Comment, For Installers, Solar

Solar PV installation industry stands on accreditation

The world of solar and storage would be a shady place without the stringent guidelines of accreditation, writes Global Sustainable Energy Solutions.
Comment

The new plastic economy

A future without plastics may be a nice thought for some but it’s not going to happen, writes UK sustainable …
Renewables, Solar

ARENA backs RayGen concentrated solar PV at Vic mushroom farm

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has announced $4.8 million in support for Victorian company RayGen to continue commercialisation of its solar power system PV Ultra, including construction of a 500kW concentrated solar PV demonstration project of the Australian developed technology.
Australia, Projects, Renewables, Solar

Williamsdale solar farm tilts to action

The Williamsdale Solar Farm will be opened today by ACT Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability Shane Rattenbury.
Australia, Projects, Renewables, Solar, Solar Projects, Storage, Wind Projects

The right mix: the hybrid solutions that take the element of surprise out of supply

It will take a masterful blend of renewable energy sources to slowly replace fossil fuels. Luckily, there are plenty of mature projects that show how technologies can work together to produce reliable supply. EcoGeneration looks at some recent success stories and at what’s in the pipeline, including a towering new entrant making its way to our shores.
Renewables

Energy Hack is back! University of Melbourne and Powershop open the door to energy disruptors

Building on the momentum of Energy Hack 2016, The University of Melbourne and founding partner Powershop Australia will again bring industry, academics, professionals, students and start-ups together for Energy Hack 2017.
Comment, Commercial, For Installers, Renewables, Solar

Renewable energy salary survey

It’s a boom year for renewables but are pay packets managing to keep pace? Australia’s first national renewable energy salary survey takes a look at conditions across the industry.
Funding, Renewables, Storage

Redeveloping and expanding Tasmania’s hydro system

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has announced feasibility studies to expand two hydro-electric power stations and exploring the potential to develop significant pumped hydro energy storage in Tasmania were underway.
Funding, Renewables, Storage

Relectrify offers electric vehicle batteries a second life

Melbourne business Relectrify is set to launch its ground-breaking technology which repurposes used batteries from electric vehicles for use as behind-the-meter household energy storage.