Power network reforms to help solar get on the grid

Sustainability Matters

August 12, 2021

Reforms designed to inject more small-scale solar into the grid, and support the growth of batteries and electric vehicles, have been finalised by the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC). The reforms will obligate power network companies to make their networks ‘smarter’ and their businesses solar- and battery friendly. A key part of the changes will remove companies’ ability

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SMA selected to supply system tech for grid-forming storage project

Sustainability Matters

August 11, 2021

SMA Solar Technology AG (SMA) will supply central inverters for what is reported to be the world’s largest grid-forming storage project. Energy storage technology will play a key role in the Australian energy sector’s transition from conventional fossil fuels towards cleaner, renewable energy. As part of the project, SMA will supply 109 Medium Voltage Power Stations (MVPS-SCS4200) to

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WEBINAR Job Opportunities in Canada’s Energy Efficiency Sector

ECO CANADA

August 9, 2021

ECO Canada’s Director of research Claudine Vidallo describes ECO Canada’s 2018 research regarding energy efficiency within six industrial sectors of the Canadian market. The results of surveys obtained from 1,853 showed a high demand for energy efficiency workers.

Innovative microgrid project demonstrates sustainable living design

Sustainability Matters

August 9, 2021

A new-generation, solar-powered microgrid community in Melbourne’s north is paving the way for low-cost, sustainable, residential energy. The Solstice Precinct in the new Rathdowne community at Wollert is the collaborative project of a partnership between Villawood Properties, Energy Australia and TownLiving by Metricon. Under the project, homes and a large residents’ club will store

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Innovative microgrid project demonstrates sustainable living design

Sustainability Matters

August 9, 2021

A new-generation, solar-powered microgrid community in Melbourne’s north is paving the way for low-cost, sustainable, residential energy. The Solstice Precinct in the new Rathdowne community at Wollert is the collaborative project of a partnership between Villawood Properties, Energy Australia and TownLiving by Metricon. Under the project, homes and a large residents’ club will store

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Offshore turbines could be a windfall for the US steel industry

Grist News

August 9, 2021

A proposed wind turbine manufacturing hub in Baltimore means jobs for steelworkers.

Efficient control of compressed air technology with reliable valve solutions

Sustainability Matters

July 31, 2021

For you as a manufacturer of compressors or compressed air systems, the flawless end product comes first. Whether in the construction & building, pharmaceutical, food or beverage industries: The compressed air supply must comply with the applicable quality criteria. The generation and treatment of the complete infrastructure for compressed air is crucial. At Bürkert you will find the right

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Solar vs wind: the race to power up sustainable energy

Sustainability Matters

July 28, 2021

Renewables are on the agenda for organisations, consumers and governments alike. A few years ago, convincing stakeholders of the virtues of renewables was an uphill battle, but now they’re seen as imperative. And while the collective conscious has embraced the concept of renewables, questions remain. What’s the best source of renewable energy? Is it the low-cost-power-generating wind farm

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A different kind of solar technology is poised to go big

Grist News

July 26, 2021

Silicon is facing bottlenecks and trade sanctions. Is this cadmium telluride's moment?

A different kind of solar technology is poised to go big

Grist News

July 26, 2021

Silicon is facing bottlenecks and trade sanctions. Is this cadmium telluride's moment?