Australia
Solar 2013: Hareon and SolarBridge team up on AC modules
21 May 2013POSTED IN Business News
Hareon Solar Technology Co. Ltd., announced today that it will introduce Hareon AC modules at the Solar 2013 Conference and Expo in Melbourne. Hareon Solar teamed up with SolarBridge Technologies, a maker of module-integrated microinverters based in the US, to develop fully integrated AC modules.
Selling the Benefits of Solar Energy in Australia
12 May 2013POSTED IN Guest Blogs
Selling the benefits of solar energy becomes more challenging in Australia simply because the easy sales have already been made to committed environmentalists and forward-thinking technology enthusiasts. Scandals, political changes and misinformation campaigns further complicate the problems of convincing customers to invest thousands of dollars to install solar systems.
Funding Cuts Loom for Australian Renewable Energy Agency
15 May 2013POSTED IN Politics and Policy News
At the Solar Conference & Exhibition at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from 23 – 24 May 2013, Lara Olsen, a consultant with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), will describe the organisation’s investment strategy.
Nanoplasmonic Solar Cell Research From Lab to Pilot Project
08 May 2013POSTED IN Applications News
A $4 million injection of funding will see researchers at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia and CSIRO take nanoplasmonic solar cell technology from the lab to a small scale pilot project.
Dyesol Acheives Breakthrough in Solid-State Dye Solar Cells
08 May 2013POSTED IN Applications News
Dyesol, a leader in the commercialisation of Dye Solar Cell (DSC) technology, has achieved what it is calling a "game changing" technical breakthrough by achieving a solid-state DSC efficiency of 11.3% at full sun.
Solar 2013 Comes to Melbourne Australia
08 May 2013POSTED IN Business News
The solar industry gathers 23 to 24 May for the Solar 2013 conference and exhibition at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
New South Wales Solar Discovery Sets New Record
06 May 2013POSTED IN Applications News
Solar engineers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) (Australia) have developed an innovative method to dramatically improve the quality of low-grade silicon, promising to significantly improve electrical efficiency and reduce the cost of solar panels.The UNSW team has discovered a mechanism to control hydrogen atoms so they can better correct deficiencies in silicon – by far the most expensive component used in the making of solar cells.
Researchers Develop Motor Drive and Battery Charger for Electric Vehicles
01 May 2013POSTED IN Research
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a unique integrated motor drive and battery charger for electric vehicles.
Caption: Saeid Haghbin and his co-workers have developed unique solutions for isolated and non-isolated integrated electrical vehicle chargers.
Photo: Peter Widing
Dyesol Enters New Market with Equity Stake in Printed Power Pte
23 April 2013POSTED IN Business News
Printed batteries and sensor networks are to be integrated with energy generating Dye Solar Cell technology in products being developed by Printed Power Pte Ltd in a new venture with Dyesol Limited.
University of Western Ontario's Solar Car Gets Boost from Jinko
18 April 2013POSTED IN Applications News
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. will team up with the University of Western Ontario's ("UWO") Western Engineering to provide to their SunStang Solar Car Project polycrystalline solar cells for the car the team will enter in the World Solar Challenge.
Proinso, New ReneSola Dealer in Australia
16 April 2013POSTED IN Business News
Proinso, a company specialising in the supply of PV products, and ReneSola, a leading global manufacturer of highly efficient PV modules and wafers, have signed an agreement under which Proinso becomes official dealer of ReneSola’s solar modules in Australia.
All-Energy Australia 2013
POSTED IN Events CalendarAll-Energy Australia is an annual, free-to-delegate, business-to-business conference and networking forum hosted alongside an impressive exhibition showcasing renewable energy, clean energy, sustainable transport and energy efficiency.
In 2012, All-Energy Australia attracted more than 4,500 visitors to an exhibition of over 270 clean energy companies and a multi-stream conference across 2 days.
The 5th Edition of All-Energy Australia promises to be even larger with greater diversity when opens its doors in Melbourne on 9 & 10 October 2013.
Clean Energy Week 2013
POSTED IN Events CalendarClean Energy Week is Australia’s largest event for the renewable energy and energy efficiency industry, incorporating ATRAA (Australia’s largest solar event), a huge trade exhibition, a schools program and events for the general public.
Hosted by the Clean Energy Council, Australia’s peak industry body, the week delivers the latest news on policy initiatives and technology developments, as well as the opportunity to make valuable new contacts and close critical business deals.
After drawing more than 2,500 local and international delegates to Sydney for the 2012 event, Clean Energy Week is set to be even bigger when it comes to Brisbane from July 24-26 in 2013.
Solar Conference & Exhibition 2013
POSTED IN Events CalendarThe Australian Solar Council together with international partner Australian PV Solar Energy Exhibition (AUPVSEE) will present the annual Solar Conference & Exhibition at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from 23 – 24 May 2013.
The event is set to deliver expert industry leaders and showcase the latest in solar technologies.
With over 1700 delegates in 2012, this free event is set to attract more than 2000 local and international industry professionals in 2013.
http://solarexhibition.com.au/conference/
Australian Government Funds Energy Storage Company, Ecoult
20 March 2013POSTED IN Politics and Policy News
Australian energy storage company Ecoult has been awarded Australian Government funding through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to conduct small/mid-sized storage project development using Deka UltraBattery technology to deliver cost effective storage solutions for homes and businesses in Australia and around the world.
University of Michigan Next Generation Solar Car
12 March 2013POSTED IN Applications News
The name of the University of Michigan's next solar car, which will be one step closer to resembling a real-world vehicle, is "Generation," the U-M solar car team announced today at the South by Southwest Interactive festival in Austin, Texas.
Tindo Solar of Australia Partners with SolarBridge
04 March 2013POSTED IN Applications News
Tindo Solar, the Australian designer and manufacturer of photovoltaic solar panels, announces today a partnership with SolarBridge Technologies to include their microinverters in the Tindo Karra-250 AC Module.
Belectric to Build 5MW Australian Solar Plant
22 January 2013POSTED IN Applications News
Belectric Australia has received planning permission for a 5MW solar power plant, Mildura Solar Power Plant 1, in Mildura, Victoria.
ReneSola’s Microinverter Obtains Australian Electrical Certification
17 December 2012POSTED IN Business News
ReneSola today announced its microinverter, Micro Replus, has formally obtained a certificate of approval from SAA Approvals, a third-party certification body accredited by the Joint Accreditation Service of Australia and New Zealand to issue certificates of approval for electrical equipment that has proven to comply with the safety requirements of the applicable Australian Standard.
Australia Leads Solar PV Installation, Report Says
26 November 2012POSTED IN Applications News
Australia installed more solar panels last year than any other country but is still under-utilising its renewable energy potential, according to a report from Australia’s Climate Commission.
In Australia, investment in clean energy totaled $4.9 billion in 2011, mostly in solar projects. In Queensland, $2.7 billion was invested in renewable energy between 2009 and 2011, mostly for small-scale solar installations.
