Renewables
CSIRO hydrogen membrane a gateway to renewable energy exports
A new hydrogen membrane developed by the CSIRO will fill a gap in the global energy technology chain to supply fuel cell vehicles with low-emissions hydrogen sourced from Australia, the agency says.
Australia, Funding, Projects, Solar Projects, Wind Projects
Another $2bn makes 2017 an ‘unprecedented year’ for new power generation: CEC
More than $2 billion of renewable energy projects attracted financial commitment in the last three months, adding up to an unprecedented $7.4 billion in investment in 2017, the CEC said.
Funding
ARENA resets its investment priorities for remaining $800m
ARENA has launched a new investment plan which outlines how it expects to invest the remaining $800 million at its disposal.
Policy, Renewables
Networks-CSIRO show hope for 100% clean energy by 2050
A national plan for energy could save Australian energy customers $100 billion, according to the Electricity Network Transformation Roadmap released by Energy Networks Australia and CSIRO.
Funding, Policy
Victoria backs renewable energy community hubs with $900,000 investment
The Victorian Government has committed $900,000 to develop Community Power Hubs in Ballarat, Bendigo and the Latrobe Valley.
Company Updates, Renewables, Solar, Storage
Plenty of room in this solar boom: Fronius
Selling commercial and residential storage systems is a hard task – but it’s worth the effort, says Fronius international sales director Adrian Noronho.
Policy, Solar Projects, Storage, Wind Projects
Australia’s breakthrough year for storage
After years of talk about its potential 2017 feels like the year that grid-scale energy storage will take off in Australia, says CEC chief executive Kane Thornton.
Funding, Renewables, Solar
Is large-scale solar’s ‘boom year’ going to plan?
Sustainable Energy Research Analytics checks against its predictions for large-scale solar projects for 2017.
Commercial, Company Updates, For Installers, Renewables, Residential, Solar, Solar, Storage
LG Chem-Selectronic pair up for off-grid security
The world’s leading lithium-ion battery brand, LG Chem, has partnered with Australia’s leading provider of battery inverters, Selectronic, to ensure energy security to consumers who demand back-up power during blackouts and extreme weather.
Renewables, Storage