Fracking under pressure as investors call for risk reporting and reduction
21 February, 2013Investors have called on oil and gas companies to disclose critical information about the ways they are managing and measuring the risks associated with hydraulic fracturing operations and shale gas transmission.
In my opinion: Why do building owners settle for less?
20 February, 2013 by Bob Sharon, CEO, Green Global Consulting | Supplied by: Green Global SolutionsIt’s an all-too-common story with building retrofits that owners opt for a litany of bandaid solutions rather than a holistic approach.
German engineer sends his robot into the desert
20 February, 2013Ridha Azaiz, an aspiring German engineer, wanted to build a robot that restores the efficiency of solar power systems by cleaning the panels so they function properly.
Corn cobs suitable for bioenergy production
14 February, 2013When energy officials proposed using crop residues to produce cellulosic ethanol, concerned scientists took to the fields to learn more about how these residues protect soil from erosion and enhance soil quality.
Siemens sustainable technology provides SA’s first electrified passenger train network
08 February, 2013 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdThe Siemens and John Holland rail electrification project for the Noarlunga and Seaford rail lines is delivering the electric Traction Power Infrastructure on these rail lines as part of the South Australian government’s Rail Revitalisation project.
Schneider Electric SmartStruxure solution
08 February, 2013 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric has announced the release of its SmartStruxure solution designed to maximise building efficiency and reduce operating costs across the entire life cycle of a facility.
Fluke VT02 Visual Infrared Thermometer
05 February, 2013 | Supplied by: Fluke Australia Pty LtdThe Fluke VT02 Visual IR Thermometer is a troubleshooting camera with an infrared heat map.
South Australian EPA says no issue with inaudible wind farm noise
05 February, 2013A report released by the South Australian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has finally put to rest a common myth about wind farms - that they create dangerous levels of infrasound, or sound too low for humans to hear, that can be harmful to people who live near wind turbines.
World solar expert to shine light in Australia
04 February, 2013Dr Manuel J Blanco has joined CSIRO as Director of the Australian Solar Thermal Research Initiative (ASTRI). ASTRI is an $87 million, eight-year international collaboration transforming the energy industry in Australia by bringing down the cost of solar thermal.
Ilum-a-Lite Icepipe LED high bay solution
01 February, 2013 | Supplied by: Ilum-a-lite Pty LtdThe Icepipe LED high bay solution features advanced LED technology with fluid dynamic pressure (FDP) technology.
Massive benefits for electricity system in store for the future
01 February, 2013A report released by the Clean Energy Council has found that the market for energy storage technology in Australia will be equivalent to several coal-fired power stations by 2030, effectively transforming the way we think about electricity for our homes and businesses.
Aboriginal community powered by the sun
31 January, 2013 by Georg Dreher | Supplied by: Solarmatrix Pty LtdIn early September 2012, Solarmatrix personnel went on a 6400 km round trip journey through Western Australia to install a 38 kW standalone solar power system in the Kandiwal Aboriginal Community, deep in the heart of the Kimberley.
Blue Planet Buildings solar-powered portable buildings
24 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Blue Planet BuildingsBlue Planet Buildings has begun manufacturing and supplying solar-powered portable buildings for mine sites, construction companies and various government authorities.
First-of-its-kind, fuel-cell-powered industrial floor cleaning machine
24 January, 2013Nilfisk-Advance Group has introduced the first fuel-cell-powered industrial combination sweeper-scrubber.
Solving South Africa’s energy crisis
23 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Aurecon Pty LtdSouth Africa’s electricity network requires considerable reform over the coming decades if the country is to successfully diversify its generation mix to sources other than coal to meet the increasing demand for power.
