12th COAG Energy Council calls for safe, affordable electricity
Providing Australians with secure, reliable and affordable electricity was the key driver at Friday’s 12th COAG Energy Council meeting. Ministers from the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) agreed to a series of measures when they met in Brisbane. The measures are designed to secure future energy supply and avoid a repeat of the blackouts experienced in […]
Clean Energy Awards finalists announced for 2017
Finalists in the 2017 Clean Energy Council Awards were revealed this week, reflecting the growing sophistication of clean energy solutions in Australia. Award winners will be announced on Tuesday, July 18 at the NAB Gala Dinner as part of the Australian Clean Energy Summit in Sydney. Those making the shortlist demonstrate the strength of innovation […]
Queensland Police solar power push praised
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is the latest organisation to unlock the potential of solar power. The ongoing Electricity Optimisation Project (EOP) is installing solar power into QPS facilities across the state. The 2015/16 financial year saw the QPS spend $13.5 million on electricity to power facilities and keep regional stations air-conditioned. Based on current […]
UAE-based company to launch first solar powered bed
In what could be the next big thing in solar development indoors a company in the United Arab Emirates has released a solar powered AC bed. Aries International Maritime Research Institute (AIMRI), in association with Aries International Interiors, an interior designing and technical consultancy company in Middle East and India are the two developers involved […]
World-first TrueCapture solar tracker boosts energy 2-6 per cent
An intelligent control system for large scale commercial solar panel arrays boosts output by turning panels towards the brightest areas of sky. TrueCapture technology continuously refines the tracking algorithm of each individual solar array in response to weather. The system can deliver 2-6 per cent energy gains to solar panel plants. Launched by NEXTracker, a […]
Australia to be vulnerable if car emissions not addressed : report
Australia may be prone to economic vulnerability claims a new report if we do not address CO2 emissions derived from highly polluting cars, according to research from the University of Newcastle. This comes after France agreed to halt the sales of diesel and petrol cars by the year 2040. Other positive news in this sphere […]
Electric Vehicle Council says Australia needs more EVs
Australia’s Electric Vehicle Council is busting the top 10 myths about electric vehicles in a new fact sheet. The Council launched in May 2017 with a roadmap to accelerate Australia’s uptake of electric vehicles (EV). While EV uptake on a mass scale is possible, myths around EVs persist, muddying the waters for consumers, the council says. Myths tackled by the Council include EVs […]
“It’s the economics, stupid”: new report takes aim at climate policy
A new report released by Reputex has called on government policy to change to help support the adoption of renewable energy while blasting the continued use of fossil fuels. The report also claims that if things remained unchanged that wholesale prices of more than $100 per megawatt hour by 2030 will be a reality, largely […]
Solar-powered smart windows save 40 per cent energy
Scientists at Princeton University have created solar-powered smart windows that control how much light gets into a building. The smart windows control the tint of the glazing, saving up to 40 per cent in an average building’s energy costs. Researchers put solar cells into the windows that absorb near-ultraviolet (UV) light, making the windows self-powered. […]
Climate Council says Great Barrier Reef still ‘in danger’
The Climate Council says UNESCO’s decision not to acknowledge the Great Barrier Reef is in danger doesn’t mean it’s safe from climate change. UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee (WHC) this week fell short of designating the reef as ‘in danger’. This is despite a WHC warning in June that CO2 emissions will continue to kill the reef unless action […]