Solar Powered Buoy To Help Thwart Shark Attacks In Perth
A Western Australian company’s innovative shark detection system, powered by solar energy, will help protect City Beach in Perth this summer. Shark Mitigation Systems’ (SMS) solar powered Clever Buoy uses sonar and identification software to detect the presence of sharks, and communicates real-time data to lifeguards on the beach who can then act on the […]
Northern Territory – Roadmap To Renewables Update
The NT Government has been quiet in recent months regarding fulfilling its commitment to the Territory achieving 50% renewable energy by 2030. That’s just changed. Yesterday the Government announced an Expert Panel is working on delivering a Roadmap to Renewables Report, a follow-on from the initial plan of the same name released in August. “The […]
Wind Power Generation – With Kites
An innovative wind energy system that employs high-altitude kites instead of rotors to generate electricity looks set to soar. The UK start-up behind the idea has secured a £5 million investment from energy giants E.ON, Schlumberger and Shell Technology Ventures. Kite Power Systems’ (KPS’) patented design involves the use of two large kites tethered to […]
“Right Moves” From COAG Energy Council
The Clean Energy Council has praised what it says was improved collaboration between Ministers at yesterday’s COAG Energy Council meeting. It seems there was a much better vibe at yesterday’s gathering compared to the emergency meeting that occurred in October, shortly after a storm event that plunged South Australia into darkness. At yesterday’s meeting, the […]
USA’s First Offshore Wind Farm Operational
Block Island Wind Farm, the USA’s first offshore wind power facility, has completed its commissioning/ testing phases and has now commenced commercial operations. Block Island is part of the U.S. state of Rhode Island and is located 21 kilometres south of the state’s coast. According to Rocky Mountain Institute, residents of the island were paying […]
Canberra Struts Its Renewable Energy And Emissions Reduction Stuff
A new report from the ACT Government highlights its many actions during this year to drive down greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate uptake of renewables. An annual climate action report states the ACT Government has slashed emissions from its operations by 17% since 2012-2013. The Government has committed to being emissions-free in the next four […]
US Solar Market Shatters Records In Q3
2 megawatts of solar panels were installed in the USA every hour during the third quarter of this year. Based on a 260W module, that’s around 128 panels a minute; every minute of the day. The latest U.S. Solar Market Insight report from GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA) states 4,143 megawatts […]
Sungrow Connects Massive Solar + Storage Microgrid
Sungrow announced last week it had connected a microgrid in Tibet featuring 13 MW of solar inverters, 7 MW of battery inverters and 23.5MWh of lithium ion batteries. The company says the microgrid’s power will provide electricity to more than 14,000 people living in the region and generate in excess of 6.6 million kWh of […]
Hydrogen Integrated Into University Gas Power Plant
In a U.S. first, University of California engineers have successfully integrated hydrogen generated by renewable energy into UC Irvine’s (UCI) natural gas supply. It’s an innovation that could provide a much-needed energy storage solution. In a process known as power-to-gas (P2G), surplus energy from wind and solar farms is used to separate hydrogen from water […]
The World’s Largest Enphase Energy Storage System
Enphase recently announced its involvement in one of the world’s first apartment building projects using solar panels, battery storage and software-based energy management – and it’s in Australia. The system was installed at building in Newtown, Sydney; operated by student housing co-operative Stucco. The installation features 30 kilowatts of solar panels, 114 Enphase S230 microinverters […]
