ARENA has allocated up to $300 million over 2013-2022 for R&D.

In 2014, Australia and Italy were the only two countries in the world to experience a decline in investment.

It is the first time a renewable wave power array has been connected to one of our major electricity grids.

The appointment is part of a broader business strategy to increase the company's footprint across the APAC region.

Stockland is working towards the company target of 1.35MW of installed renewable energy capacity.

The innovation centre now houses 50 refrigeration and HVAC product displays including 14 working models.

The market is being driven by robust demand for refrigeration equipment and blowing agents.

There are also plans to create 19,500 direct jobs, creating long-term employment opportunities.

In 2013/14 the company achieved 100 per cent growth, and this financial year it will reach 300 per cent.

Lithium-ion batteries have become the dominant technology in grid storage, capturing a 90 per cent share of systems proposed last year.

This will make it easier for international investors to gain data about high-performing buildings in Australia.

More than 4,000 delegates are expected to attend the two day event.

International orders have already been received for the technology.

The submission deadline is April 27, 2015.

The program includes a site tour of the Sustainable Buildings Research Centre.

Seeking out customer feedback should be a normal part of doing business but it still takes courage.