Renewables
Australia’s wave energy inventors look for a break
The power in our oceans is more than enough to fulfill requirements and Australian companies are at the crest of the R&D wave.
Policy
AER protects solar users from cost hikes
Solar users in South Australia have avoided extra network charges thanks to intervention by the Australian Energy Regulator.
Policy, Renewable Energy Target
Australia well behind on industrial energy efficiency
Australia is trailing the industrialised world in its application of energy efficiency best practice.
Efficiency
Time for ‘honest discussion’ about energy: CEC
A report by the Clean Energy Council on the rise of renewables in South Australia examines power prices, reliability and system security.
Commercial, Solar
Who knew clouds could be good for PV?
A reliable chain of communication between the inverter to the cloud unlocks new possibilities for consumers.
Residential, Solar
Redback and AllGrid team up for outback communities
Redback Technologies and AllGrid Energy have partnered to provide a solar solution for outback Australia.
Renewables, Solar
Join the dots for paint-on PV
New Australian research pushes solar energy generation closer to a paint-on PV solution.
Renewables, Storage
LG Chem expands residential storage series
Korean industrial giant LG Chem has expanded its range of lithium-ion residential batteries in the Australian market with new low-voltage and high-voltage variants.
Comment
The psychology of converting consumers to green power
In the longterm the benefits of energy efficiency will be shared by everyone, but the task of convincing individuals to change their behaviour today is as much about psychology as it is economic decision-making. What’s the secret?
Funding