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Massive Victorian power outages expose risks of overhead transmission

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Massive Victorian power outages expose risks of overhead transmission Community demands undergrounding ahead of NSW hearing   Community groups have expressed serious concern over the collapse of overhead transmission towers in Victoria, resulting in widespread power outages – the largest in the state’s history. The groups say the Victorian crisis highlights the urgent need to … Continued

Remtron signs as Certified Industrial Automation Distributor (IAD) for Schneider Electric

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Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has signed an agreement to appoint Remtron, a leader in the supply of automation, process control, and IT-related products, as the sole Certified Industrial Automation Distributor for Schneider Electric in Australia.  Schneider Electric’s Certified Industrial Automation Distributor (IAD) program has been created … Continued

Monash expert: Wild weather aftermath – the security of Victoria’s energy grid and the need for renewables

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Monash University experts are available to comment on the power blackout and related aftermath as a result of wild weather in Victoria yesterday, and how our energy grids could be made more resilient in the future.    Associate Professor Roger Dargaville, Director Monash Energy Institute, Resources Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Contact details: +61 450 501 … Continued

YourLand Developments and RACV Solar announce groundbreaking partnership for sustainable living in Society 1056

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Melbourne, Monday 12 February 2024 – YourLand Developments, a leader in sustainable residential communities, is collaborating with RACV Solar, a provider of cleaner energy solutions. Together, they will install high quality 5KW solar systems on every home in Society 1056, a 93-hectare site, fostering a greener and more sustainable neighbourhood.   “This partnership with RACV … Continued

Rewiring Australia backs overhaul of electricity market to reduce bills

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A comprehensive overhaul of the National Electricity Market (NEM) is needed to bring down energy bills and meet Australia’s 2030 emissions and renewable energy targets, according to Rewiring Australia.   The final report from the former Energy Security Board, released by the federal government, calls for energy distribution companies to integrate household solar into the … Continued

Did you know Sparc is transforming green hydrogen production?

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Did you know Sparc is transforming green hydrogen production? Our unique photocatalytic water splitting process uses sunlight, water, and a photocatalyst to produce large-scale hydrogen without wind or solar PV farms, eliminating the need for expensive electrolysers and infrastructure. Having achieved TRL 5, our disruptive technology ensures flexibility, scalability, and industry-leading low-cost hydrogen production. Recent … Continued

Pacific Green to Develop one of Australia’s Largest Grid-Scale Battery Energy Parks

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Melbourne / 5 February, 2024 / Pacific Green, a global leader in renewable energy solutions, is proposing to develop one of Australia’s largest grid-scale battery energy parks. The planned development in Portland, Victoria follows the company’s first Australian battery project in South Australia, which was announced in November 2023.   Once operational, the 2.5GWh Portland … Continued

Strong fuel efficiency standards good for people and planet

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ACOSS welcomes the Australian Government’s proposals released on Sunday for strong fuel efficiency standards on new vehicles and calls for complementary measures to help people on low incomes access more fuel-efficient cars. “Strong fuel efficiency standards for new cars are critical to reduce emissions causing climate change, reduce people’s transport costs, and improve health,” said … Continued