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Energy & Utilities
How can we solve the need for cheaper, reliable energy in Australia?
A survey released by The Australia Institute last year found that 80 per cent of those with PV solar panels would like to go off grid by using battery power. Consumers want to take back control, but is going off grid really the solution? Living off the grid using a solar battery system certainly appears…
5 May 2017, by Informa InsightsEnergy & Utilities | Technology
Australian “internet of things” energy company Wattwatchers has raised $2M for innovation start-up
Australian “internet of things” energy company Wattwatchers has raised $2 million towards its mission to put home and business electricity data back in the hands of consumers, allowing them to cut costs and better match solar and storage to their energy needs. The NSW-based company said on Wednesday that it had received a $2…
4 May 2017, by Informa InsightsEnergy & Utilities
Solar PV Microgrid Costs in Indonesia
Original Article: Benchmarking Solar PV Microgrid Costs in Indonesia Rural electrification is a big challenge not only in Indonesia but throughout the world. Currently, there is not a single technology and/or business model of rural electrification that can be called a wild success. Of course, there are success stories in many regions around the world. A…
20 Dec 2016, by InformaEnergy & Utilities
Is the real boom just beginning?
In the lead up to the 22nd South East Asia Australia Offshore & Onshore Conference, we spoke with the Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association’s Chief Executive Officer, Malcolm Roberts, to delve into his views on the current challenges and opportunities for Australia’s oil and gas sector, learn more about APPEA’s campaign promoting the benefits of…
31 Aug 2016, by Informa InsightsEnergy & Utilities | Mining & Resources
Q&A: Antoon Boey, Executive General Manager, Business Development, Jemena
In November 2015 Jemena was selected by the Northern Territory Government to build and operate the Northern Gas Pipeline (NGP). The 622km pipeline will link Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory to Mount Isa in Queensland, driving commercial exploration and development of currently untapped gas reserves. We spoke with Jemena’s Antoon Boey in the lead…
24 Aug 2016, by Informa InsightsEnergy & Utilities
The Present and Future of Australia’s Renewable Energy Sector with Mark Twidell from Tesla
Australia has seen substantial growth in the renewable energy sector in the 21st Century. 8-10% of Australia’s total energy is currently supplied by its diverse renewable energy industries, covering numerous energy sources and scales of operation. In the lead up to Informa’s 2nd annual Disruption & The Energy Industry Conference (30 - 31 August 2016,…
29 Jul 2016, by Informa InsightsBusiness | Energy & Utilities | Infrastructure
Timor-Leste International Investment Conference Highlights
On Monday 6th & Tuesday 7th of June 2016, Trade Invest Timor-Leste in partnership with Informa Australia held their first International Investment Conference in Dili, Timor-Leste. The objective of the conference was to welcome international and Timorese investors to highlight business opportunities in the different sectors of the Timorese economy and discuss the current reform…
4 Jul 2016, by Informa InsightsEnergy & Utilities
Hybrid wiz, Shane Bannister talks about remote power & hybrid technologies for APAC region
Meet hybrid wiz, Shane Bannister of ComAp Pty Ltd. Graduating as an Electrical and Electronic Engineer from Flinders University with Honours in 2008, he has been involved with diverse automation projects in the Industrial and Construction Sector. Shane then moved into a project management role in 2010 focusing on Oil & Gas and Defence. He…
15 Jun 2016, by Informa InsightsEnergy & Utilities
The Local Energy & Microgrids Conference : ARENA Workshop
The Local Energy & Microgrids Conference In the four years since it was established, the Australian Renewable Energy Authority (ARENA) has accelerated the use and supply of renewable energy in Australia by supporting hundreds of innovative technology projects. Without ARENA’s support in key stages of the innovation chain, these projects simply would not have happened.…
16 May 2016, by Informa InsightsEnergy & Utilities
Current Trends & Opportunities At The Local Energy & Micro-grids
The Local Energy & Microgrids Conference : Key learnings, outcomes and conclusions On 28th and 29th of April 2016, Informa Australia in partnership with Renew Economy and One step Off the Grid were delighted to host The Local Energy & Microgrids Conference which provided a timely platform to analyse and discuss the current trends supporting…
16 May 2016, by Informa InsightsInforma Connect Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
