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Unlock portable power generator savings with BLUETTI
Power / Energy

Unlock portable power generator savings with BLUETTI

Score up to 37% off portable power solutions during BLUETTI's EOFY sale from June 1-30. Save on power stations, solar bundles, and home batteries.

By BLUETTI • 3 min read • Sat, 1st Jun 2024
FTC Solar unveils automated hail stow solution for PV plants
Power / Energy

FTC Solar unveils automated hail stow solution for PV plants

FTC Solar has launched an Automated Hail Stow Solution to protect PV panels from hail damage, leveraging tech and meteorological data for dynamic adjustments.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Fri, 31st May 2024
Lt Gen Larry James joins SmartSat & Monash University
EduTech

Lt Gen Larry James joins SmartSat & Monash University

Monash University and SmartSat have appointed ex-NASA leader Lt Gen Larry James to boost their space research, leveraging his extensive expertise.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 27th May 2024
OpenADR Alliance sees rapid growth in EV charging sector
Internet of Things

OpenADR Alliance sees rapid growth in EV charging sector

The OpenADR Alliance achieves 200 members, driven by surging demand for EV charging technology. New innovative members like EVchron and Hypercharge join, heralding a significant milestone.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
An untold story about Nuclear Power in Australia
Power / Energy

An untold story about Nuclear Power in Australia

Nuclear power's promise of 24/7 reliability faces unexpected challenges in Australia's future grid, clashing with the dominance of rooftop solar.

By Chris Baker • 6 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Myriota unveils FlexSense to accelerate IoT development globally
Clean technologies

Myriota unveils FlexSense to accelerate IoT development globally

Myriota unveils FlexSense, a revolutionary IoT platform, promising rapid deployment and extensive battery life, significantly accelerating sensor-based solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Puerto Rico receives $584.5 million for energy boost
Storage

Puerto Rico receives $584.5 million for energy boost

The US Department of Energy has granted a $584.5 million loan guarantee to support solar and battery projects in Puerto Rico, enhancing energy resilience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
VoltX Energy expands with AUD $40m battery deal in Australia
Clean technologies

VoltX Energy expands with AUD $40m battery deal in Australia

VoltX Energy will expand into Queensland and South Australia with a AUD $40 million deal for 10,000 solar battery units to meet rising demand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Dec 2024
Sharp celebrates 30 years in Europe with solar campaign
Power / Energy

Sharp celebrates 30 years in Europe with solar campaign

SHARP Energy Solutions Europe celebrates 30 years in the solar market with a campaign highlighting the durability of its solar modules across Europe.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Best BLUETTI Prime Day Deals on portable power stations and solar generators
Opinion

Best BLUETTI Prime Day Deals on portable power stations and solar generators

Get ready for unbeatable deals on BLUETTI portable power stations and solar generators this Prime Day, July 16-31, exclusively on BLUETTI's official store.

By BLUETTI • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
AI-powered video tech boosts Sunstone Systems' surveillance solutions
Surveillance

AI-powered video tech boosts Sunstone Systems' surveillance solutions

Digital Barriers' AI video compression tech, EdgeVis, will be integrated into Sunstone Systems' solar-powered surveillance solutions, enhancing performance for highway markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Solar insights: FTC Solar at Intersolar Europe event
Power / Energy

Solar insights: FTC Solar at Intersolar Europe event

FTC Solar participated in Intersolar Europe, uncovering key trends in hail risk mitigation, Balkan interest in solar projects, and growth in Agri PV with supportive EU regulations.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
EG Funds Management pioneers clean energy matching in Sydney
Power / Energy

EG Funds Management pioneers clean energy matching in Sydney

EG Funds Management introduces clean energy matching for five Sydney properties via Matched Energy Supply Agreements, aiming for Real Zero Carbon by 2030.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
Kaluza & OVO Energy Australia unveil new EV & solar plans
Clean technologies

Kaluza & OVO Energy Australia unveil new EV & solar plans

OVO Energy Australia and Kaluza have launched new EV and solar plans, aiming to save customers up to AUD $450 annually through enhanced load shifting and solar integration.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Smart Energy teams up with GivEnergy for Aussie homes
Power / Energy

Smart Energy teams up with GivEnergy for Aussie homes

Australia's Smart Energy partners with UK-based GivEnergy to bring advanced battery and energy storage solutions to Australian households, promoting sustainability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Port of Brisbane partners with TechConnect on sustainability project
Hyperscale

Port of Brisbane partners with TechConnect on sustainability project

Port of Brisbane partners with TechConnect and AWS to enhance sustainability through a cutting-edge data platform, supporting a USD $500m green loan facility.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024
Can AI be used to finally secure software and data supply chains?
Application Security

Can AI be used to finally secure software and data supply chains?

AI technology is transforming how we secure software and data supply chains, promising to automate and bolster cybersecurity defences beyond current methodologies.

By Josh Lemos • 4 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024