Ev Foley
100% of NEM demand met by rooftop solar on AEMO’s transition plan horizon
The Australian Energy Market Operator’s new and first national electricity market transition to renewables system security plan is future proofing the grid well ahead of a time when rooftop solar could potentially meet 100% of NEM demand.
Safe hydrogen storage a potential benefit of rechargeable proton batteries
A team of scientists at the University of New South Wales’ School of Chemistry have developed an organic material that is able to store protons and they have used it to create a rechargeable proton battery in the lab.
Jemena adopts USA system to manage grid integration of rooftop solar to its network
United States-headquartered technology company Itron, Inc has collaborated with Victoria-based gas and electricity distribution company Jemena to deploy its resource management system to manage rooftop solar generation in Australia.
Renewable hydrogen a key to $1.7 billion electrolyser manufacturing opportunity
Opportunities for hydrogen electrolyser manufacturing in Australia, in strategic partnership with renewable hydrogen production, is capable of generating $1.7 billion in revenue for the economy by 2050, a CSIRO report finds.
Victorian synchronous condenser to stabilise variable energy to grid
Construction of a synchronous condenser at Ararat Terminal Station in Victoria has begun and will help maintain to balance the state’s power generation and consumption, responding quickly to sudden changes in power demand to stabilise the grid.
Sky’s the limit with fast-charging Li-S battery breakthrough inspired by antiseptic
From antiseptic wound care to an ultra-fast charging lithium-sulfur battery, Monash University engineers have taken inspiration from the chemistry of betadine to develop and commercialise a battery that makes electric aircraft a future possibility.
Solar laboratory on wheels rolls into the Australian market for onsite module testing
Spain-headquartered energy specialist Enertis Applus has introduced a new mobile solar module testing lab to the wider Australian market following extensive trials at solar farms in New South Wales and Queensland.
Australia infrastructure think tank members log 12 new solar projects
Industry think tank Infrastructure Partnerships Australia has released its monthly Australia and New Zealand Infrastructure member Pipeline report identifying 12 new member energy projects added in the past 12 months.
CSIRO electrolysis trial promises solid solution for hard to abate industries
Results from a CSIRO electrolyser 1,000-hour pilot have demonstrated successful efficiency, durability and low cost operation in a game-changing trial of hydrogen production using its tubular solid oxide electrolysis technology.
Solar projects forecast to drive $5.4 billion construction boom to 2026
A Sydney-headquartered industry research and forecasting company Macromonitor report has forecast investment in solar will rise 70% over the coming two years to $5.4 billion but overall renewable energy generation infrastructure investment will peak soon after.
