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NICTA leads $5m geothermal ‘big data’ analytics initiative
NICTA is leading a multimillion-dollar, ICT-enabled, geothermal energy initiative announced by the Australian Centre for Renewable Energy (ACRE). [ + ]
Hospital to maximise the power of the sun in Hervey Bay
ABB has officially signed a contract with Queensland Health to design, supply and install a 266-kilowatt roof-mounted solar panel system at the Hervey Bay Hospital located on the Fraser Coast in Queensland. The system will generate around 385 megawatt-hours of renewable energy each year, saving an estimated $20,000 on electricity costs and reducing carbon emissions by approximately 400 tonnes annually. [ + ]
Organic waste from Adelaide Oval gets a new life
Food scraps and organic waste from on-site food preparation and catering areas at the Adelaide Oval will find a new use as nutrient-rich compost, thanks to a closed system recycling program supported by BASF. [ + ]
Australian Cleantech Review 2012
The Australian Cleantech sector is profiled to a greater extent than ever before in a report published at the Australasian Cleantech Forum in Melbourne. The report provides an overview of the location, activities, revenue, employee numbers and funds raised by all of Australia’s leading cleantech companies. [ + ]
The energy retailer of the future
In the quest to become more energy efficient and reduce our greenhouse gas output, the question of whether we can rely on energy retailers to help us in this journey is often asked. Jennifer Baltatzidis, Principal Consultant in Energy Engineering at Origin Energy, presents her opinion on this subject. [ + ]
Climate risk of toxic shock
The effects of climate change could expose Australians to greater risks from toxic contamination. Increased flooding could release contaminants previously regarded as secure into groundwater, rivers, oceans, the food supply and atmosphere, according to the Director of the CRC for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment, Professor Ravi Naidu. [ + ]
Recharging electric cars on the highway
Stanford researchers have designed a new technology that could lead to wireless charging of electric vehicles while they cruise down the highway. [ + ]
Emulsion fuel technology on trial
Alternative Petroleum Technology (APT), an American company, has partnered with New Zealand-based company Blended Fuel Solutions and recently taken up residence at the Clean Technology Centre in Otaki. The New Zealand branch of APT is introducing a range of emulsified fuel technologies which could help to reduce fuel consumption, increase engine efficiency and reduce noxious tailpipe emissions and greenhouse gases. [ + ]
SCA science works for water protection in coal seam gas activities
Coal seam gas exploration remains a significant issue in the community and an area of strong focus for the Sydney Catchment Authority (SCA). [ + ]
Ford targets 30% water reduction per vehicle
Ford has set itself the goal of cutting the amount of water used to make each vehicle 30% globally by 2015, compared with the amount of water used per vehicle in 2009. [ + ]
Pumps performing at wastewater plant
Since changing jobs from plumbing to managing a wastewater treatment facility, Wayne Brooking has kept similarities in his role; maintaining piping systems. Now he is responsible for the efficient processing of Kawerau’s wastewater on a much larger scale, and Watson-Marlow Bredel pumps are a key part of this process. [ + ]
EcoForum 2012
From 7-9 March 2012, 21 speakers from a variety of backgrounds will share their thoughts and theories on sustainability at the annual EcoForum Conference & Exhibition at Australian Technology Park, Sydney. [ + ]
Magnetic soap being developed for clean-ups
A Bristol University team has dissolved iron in liquid surfactant to create a soap that can be controlled by magnets. The discovery could be used to create cleaning products that can be removed after application and used in the recovery of oil spills at sea. [ + ]
Water environmental innovation at mining site
To meet Grange Resources’ stringent requirements to protect the Savage River from its nearby mining operations, pitt&sherry designed a unique hydrocarbon separator to ensure no hydrocarbons were released into the river. [ + ]
Optimising wastewater treatment
Optimising the wastewater treatment process using analytical sensors with automated cleaning is a cost effective way to reduce maintenance, improve efficiency and ensure measurement accuracy.
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