It’s getting harder for product manufacturers to compete successfully in today’s global economy. According to research, approximately 40% of developed products do not meet their commercialization targets 1,2. And only 55% of product launches take place on schedule3. These statistics are not surprising as more and more companies grapple with part … [continued]
Now that there is more urgency than ever for businesses to implement sustainable product development practices, they’re turning to technology solutions to help jump-start their initiatives.
Australia is one of the world leaders when it comes to adoption of rooftop solar. Australia has done so well that nearly 1 in 3 homes in Australia covered in solar panels! As Zach covered in a recent article, rooftop solar panels combine for approximately 20 gigawatts (GW) of power … [continued]
Consumer interest in electric vehicles is rapidly growing Down Under. The latest report from Aussie EV industry group the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) describes major increases in the number of consumers that are researching and/or considering buying EVs.
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has committed AU$9 million to 11 large-scale wind and solar projects which will trial providing their own short-term generation forecasting, which in turn is intended to enable further capability development.
The Australian Government is moving forward with plans to investigate the possibility of constructing a second Basslink interconnector between Tasmania and the mainland in a move which could bring to reality dreams of turning the country’s southern-most state into the “battery of Australia.”
Once EV batteries reach the end of their life, and struggle to provide the driving range and acceleration required of motor transport, there is still 80 per cent of their storage capability. Australian company Relectrify aims to make use of these batteries for homes.
Consider these two propositions: The top reason cited by Australian business for using more renewables it that it costs less. The top reason cited by Australian business for not using renewables it that it costs more.
Originally published on RenewEconomy. By Sophie Vorrath An Australia-first trial to demonstrate the ability of wind farms to provide crucial grid stabilising services traditionally supplied by “baseload” coal and gas plants, is now set to begin in October. The South Australia-based trial, first flagged in February, and originally scheduled for June, … [continued]
New wind and solar energy generation is already cheaper – on average – than the cost of existing coal or gas power on Australia’s National Electricity Market.
