Electrical distribution SCADA solution for power efficiency
Schneider Electric has launched its PowerLogic SCADA software, which is a complete monitoring and control solution for electrical distribution networks. Having applied the insights and experience of working with major industry segments, Schneider Electric’s PowerLogic SCADA delivers a reliable, flexible and high-performance solution to reduce outages and increase power efficiency. Read more »
Lord Stern visits Global CCS Institute
Lord Nicholas Stern visited the Global CCS Institute in August to discuss his role in advancing commercial deployment of carbon capture and storage, ensuring that the technology plays a role in responding to the world’s need for a low carbon energy future. Read more »
SMBs to be rewarded for recycling old technology
Hewlett-Packard Australia has announced a campaign that delivers cash rebates to small to medium-sized businesses when they replace, and then recycle, their old PCs before 31 October 2010. Read more »
Grundfos online pump selection tool
A handy new online pump selection tool has recently been released by Grundfos Pumps to assist plumbers and pump installers to select product for domestic water supply applications. Read more »
Better Place extends Tokyo trial
Better Place has announced that it has extended its switchable-battery electric vehicle taxi pilot in Tokyo to operate through the end of the year. Read more »
Ecolabelling has appeal
Sellers using ecolabels backed with the right information could make as many as 85% of New Zealanders more likely to buy a product. Read more »
Chinese desalination plant to use Norit technology
Norit X-Flow has been selected to supply the ultrafiltration pretreatment technology for the Qingdao desalination project facility that will process 100,000 cubic metres of water per day. Read more »
24/7 support network for wastewater treatment plants
A new Australasian headquarters has been established by the Integrated Support Division of the industrial and municipal water and wastewater treatment specialists EIMCO Water Technologies. Read more »
Award win for Australia's irrigation farmers
The National Water Commission has congratulated the winners of the Peter Cullen Eureka Prize for Water Research and Innovation on their outstanding contribution to water science. Read more »
OneSteel receives new sustainability licence
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has presented OneSteel with South Australia's third EPA Sustainability Licence. Read more »
YHA NZ gains first backpacker network CEMARS certification
YHA New Zealand has become the first backpacker hostel network in the world to achieve CEMARS (Carbon Emissions Measurement And Reduction Scheme) certification. Read more »
Toyota to plug in tri-generation plant
Work has begun to install energy-saving technology at Toyota Australia’s corporate headquarters in Port Melbourne. The installation of the tri-gen plant is the next stage of Toyota Australia’s plan to reduce energy use at its headquarters by 40% from 2007/08 levels.
New research in clean energy storage
New research in clean energy storage could light the way to energy from the sun, even after dark. Read more »
‘Smart’ water-quality sensor network wins iAward
A smart sensor network that is monitoring the quality of drinking water in south-east Queensland has earned CSIRO one of the Australian ICT industry’s highest accolades. Read more »
Water Industry Operators Association Victorian conference
Grundfos will be exhibiting at the upcoming Water Industry Operators Association (WIOA) Victorian conference, being held at the Bendigo Exhibition Centre from 1-2 September 2010. Read more »
Lend Lease launches solar business
Lend Lease has announced the launch of Lend Lease Solar, a dedicated renewable energy business that will seek to establish market leadership in the delivery of high-quality solar solutions. Read more »
DuPont launches 2010/2011 DuPont Australia and New Zealand Innovation Awards
DuPont Australia has launched its 2010/2011 DuPont Australia and New Zealand Innovation Awards, a biennial event designed to recognise the commercialisation of outstanding science and technology in Australia and New Zealand. Read more »
Visy recognised with 2010 Australian Business Award for Environmental Sustainability
Visy has received the 2010 Australian Business Award for Environmental Sustainability for the extension and upgrade of its pulp and recycled paper mill at Tumut. Read more »
Brisbane's Willawong bus depot wins top gong
Brisbane City Council’s Willawong bus depot has taken out the state's highest sustainable architecture award at this year’s Australian Institute of Architecture Queensland Awards. Read more »
Widespread consumer support for more infrastructure to ensure nation’s water security
Australians are gravely concerned about the nation’s water supply and, though they are committed to reducing household water usage, there is widespread preference for more infrastructure to ensure adequate water supply in the future, according to research commissioned by MWH Australia. Read more »