Andrew Spence
Renewables Smart Energy
Trials to test solar and storage technologies for industrial cooling systems
Industrial cooling systems that utilise solar energy, thermal storage, smart technology and non-toxic refrigerants will be trialled at three major commercial sites.
Battery Electric Vehicles Research Groups, Institutes and Universities Storage
Uni of Adelaide battery technology could slash electric vehicle cost
New battery technology that could significantly reduce the price of electric cars and home battery systems takes major step towards commercialisation.
Australian thermal energy storage company reaches in principle agreements to pilot thermal batteries in telecommunication and eco-housing industries.
Other Good Stuff Renewables South Australian Government
Ping flicks switch on wind turbine listening devices
The first major roll out of acoustic listening devices to monitor the health of wind turbines will go live in Australia today.
Climate Governments Research Groups, Institutes and Universities South Australian Government
Cool solution for CO2 refrigeration in hot climates
Two new South Australian technologies have combined to create what researchers claim to be the world’s most efficient air-cooled carbon dioxide refrigeration system.
Australian startup that has developed world-first acoustic listening device for monitoring the health of wind turbines has raised AU$850,000 to support commercialisation.
Coal Governments Solar South Australian Government
Port Augusta power station sale to mark final closure of South Australia’s coal
South Australia’s coal-fired electricity industry will close its final chapter with the sale of the Port Augusta power station site. A big solar farm may be built there.
Governments News & Commentary Renewables South Australian Government Storage
1414 launches biogas energy storage system at wastewater plant
A commercial thermal energy storage system by 1414° that converts biogas from a wastewater treatment plant has begun operating in South Australia.
Australian researchers are developing short-term weather forecasts for solar farms to help them precisely predict output as little as five minutes in advance.
Other Good Stuff Renewables
Renewable thermal solution provides green alternative for gas-hungry industries
A novel blend of old and new technology is helping Australian researchers combine renewable energy and low-cost thermal storage to deliver heat for industrial processes.
