Tag: renewable energy
Infratil inks $30m electric bus technology agreement
New Zealand-based Infratil has inked a US$30 million deal with California-based Wrightspeed Inc. for the supply of its unique, award-winning electric powertrain technology –...
Laing O’Rourke’s fully redeployable hybrid power plant successfully trialled
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced that Laing O’Rourke’s moveable solar-diesel power plant with advanced control systems has been successfully piloted.
ARENA CEO Ivor Frischknecht...
CSIRO introduces electric cars to its fleet to reduce carbon footprint
The CSIRO has introduced the first two of 10 petrol-free, electric cars, and two additional electric bikes to its national fleet, making another great...
EDL‘s Coober Pedy project reaches financial close
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has helped the Coober Pedy Renewable Diesel Hybrid project to reach financial close with $18.4 million funding support.
The...
ABB to power most energy-efficient pulp mill in the world
Swiss power and automation technology specialist ABB has announced that it has inked a contract with Metsä Group to supply the complete power and...
Hornsdale Wind Farm wins contract for additional 100MW for ACT
South Australian Minister for Investment and Trade Martin Hamilton Smith has announced that the Hornsdale Wind Farm has been contracted to deliver an additional...
SA Premier unveils low carbon generation plan ahead of UN climate change conference in...
South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill yesterday launched a landmark plan that outlines how the state will achieve the $10 billion investment in low carbon generation by...
GE introduces new Renewable Energy Business after wrapping up Alstom deal
Diversified technological giant GE last week introduced its newly created Renewable Energy Business which incorporates Alstom’s power and grid assets that the company acquired...
WA’s Rottnest Island to get an off-grid hybrid power system
Australia’s largest producer of renewable energy Hydro Tasmania will deploy an off-grid hybrid system that will transform the popular Rottnest Island in Western Australia.
The...
Australia to become world leader in home battery storage – new report
A new report, titled Powerful Potential: Battery Storage for Renewable Energy and Electric Cars, by the Climate Council has revealed that Australia is on its...
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