Innovation
6 October, 2024
SA households invited to participate in smart energy trial
The $13.8 million Energy Masters program, led by SA Power Networks, will support 500 South Australian households to optimise energy use and save on their energy bills. Participating households will receive a free home energy management system, subsidies for new heat pump hot water systems or smart split-system air-conditioners, and access to retail offers from partner retailers. The program will also set aside 50 places for low-income and energy hardship households. In return, households will participate in a research program aimed at demonstrating the value of energy-smart households and providing information about how technology standards can be changed to deliver better customer outcomes as more customer energy resources are integrated into the grid.
https://www.energymagazine.com.au/sa-households-invited-to-participate-in-smart-energy-trial/
08/08/2024
Wholesale prices surge as wind and solar output falls to zero in South Australia
Wholesale electricity prices in the southern states surged on Monday morning as the output of wind and solar in South Australia, which has the highest average share of these technologies, fell to zero soon after 7am. According to various data sources, including GPE NEMLog2, the output of wind and solar dropped to zero at 7.05am, just before rooftop and large-scale solar power kicked in to the grid. Wind output remained very low throughout the morning.
22/07/2024
Australian made concussion diagnosis device exported to US
With the support from AMGC, Headsafe aims to change the current situation by introducing Nurochek, a portable 'brain scanner in a briefcase'. This innovative device is designed for rapid assessment and response to head injuries, and can be deployed in both mobile and clinical settings, providing timely diagnosis and treatment for patients with concussions.
https://australianmanufacturingnews.com/australian-made-concussion-diagnosis-device-exported-to-us/
16/07/2024
Expanded Crafers Park ‘n’ Ride to improve public transport accessibility for Adelaide Hills commuters.
Commuters in the Adelaide Hills now have easy access to public transport with the opening of the new Crafers Park ‘n’ Ride. The new facility provides 85 additional parking spaces, including accessible bays and motorcycle parking, making it more convenient for commuters during the morning peak. Situated southeast of the existing Crafers Park ‘n’ Ride, adjacent to the off-ramp (westbound) and South Eastern Freeway, the new Park ’n’ Ride offers easy access from the Freeway and helps reduce the number of cars parking in local side streets.
