Australia and India to produce cheaper fuels from waste
17 December, 2014QUT's Centre for Tropical Crops and Biocommodities (CTCB) and Mumbai's Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) are leading a multimillion-dollar research project to reduce the costs of producing bio oils and chemicals from agricultural waste, minimise investment risks and encourage diversification in farming.
UWA launches REV fast-charging station
16 December, 2014The UWA Renewable Energy Vehicle (REV) Project, led by engineering staff and students from The University of Western Australia, has launched Australia's first commercial, combined charging standard, fast-charging station.
Storage solution to enhance rooftop PV
15 December, 2014The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $445,000 funding for Reposit Power to trial an on-grid solar photovoltaic (PV) energy storage and trading system.
Car to run on Coregas hydrogen
12 December, 2014Australian gases company Coregas has announced it is set to supply gas for Hyundai's hydrogen-powered concept car, the Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell. Hyundai is currently installing a hydrogen car refuelling station at its headquarters in Macquarie Park, NSW, ready to commence operations early next year.
Oakey's green energy orb opens the way to profitable performance
11 December, 2014 | Supplied by: CST Wastewater SolutionsAt Oakey Beef Exports, located on Queensland's Darling Downs, an orb-shaped green energy storage facility is helping to demonstrate how industry can profit from environmental initiatives.
Powerstar manufacturer wraps up a successful year
11 December, 2014The manufacturer of the Powerstar range of voltage optimisation systems, EMSc (UK) Ltd, has announced 2014 as one of the most successful years in the company's history, with an increase in turnover of 9% as well as many other achievements.
Thermofilm Envirotouch timer-based switches
10 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Thermofilm AustraliaThermofilm has introduced Envirotouch, a range of timer-based switches that provide simple control of lighting and electrical devices. The four point-of-use models are said to reduce energy usage and thereby cut power bills and greenhouse gas emissions.
Mantek Road Runner Plus performance-enhancing diesel improver and Lubemaster solar pump
09 December, 2014 | Supplied by: NCH AustraliaThe Mantek Road Runner Plus diesel improver together with the Mantek Lubemaster solar pump are claimed to be able to improve the quality of fuel, extend engine life, reduce harmful emissions and save fuel costs for diesel users.
Record-breaking solar conversion rate achieved
08 December, 2014Solar technology company RayGen Resources and UNSW have collaborated to produce the highest ever efficiency rate for the conversion of sunlight into electricity: 40.4%.
Harvesting biomass from fast-growing trees
02 December, 2014ARENA has announced $2 million in funding to help develop a solution for collecting renewable biomass from fast-growing trees. The funds will support research and development business Biosystems Engineering in its further developing, building and testing an innovative woody biomass harvester.
Bio-Bus runs on human and food waste
02 December, 2014UK waste recycling company GENeco has launched a bus powered by the treatment of sewage and food waste. The 40-seater Bio-Bus can travel up to 300 km on a full tank of gas - which takes the annual waste of around five people to produce - generated at the Bristol sewage treatment works.
Wind turbine certification launched by Lloyd's Register Energy
02 December, 2014Lloyd's Register Energy, an authority on safety, asset reliability and business performance, has launched the Wind Turbine Type Certification IEC 61400 service to help overcome many of the technical, financial and environmental risks associated with turbine design and manufacturing.
Nuclear forum to discuss Australia's energy future
26 November, 2014As part of Engineers Australia's Convention 2014, currently being held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, industry leaders from across Australia are meeting today to discuss the future of nuclear energy in Australia.
Applying a new lens to carbon emissions benchmarking
26 November, 2014 | Supplied by: DeloitteA recently released Deloitte Access Economics report, supported by Origin Energy, applies a new lens to help understand the economic drivers of emissions and better reflect the relationship between emissions and economic activities.
Yingli panels to power Europe's largest solar plant
26 November, 2014Solar panel manufacturer Yingli Green Energy will supply 120 MW of YGE 72 Cell solar panels to the largest solar power park in Europe. Located in Cestas in the south-west of France, the park will cover 250 ha divided into 25 solar plants, providing a total peak capacity of 300 MW.
