Energy

Dehn opens second site

03 February, 2014

Surge protection, lightning protection and safety equipment company Dehn has officially opened its new site in Mühlhausen, Germany.


Schneider Electric Predictive Optimisation software

30 January, 2014 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric Energy

Schneider Electric has launched Predictive Optimisation, a system that helps building owners and facility managers reduce HVAC energy use up to 25%, which typically equates to 6 to 10% of total building energy use. The software continuously monitors real-time weather forecasts, energy prices, tariffs and demand response (DR) signals, then makes small automatic changes in HVAC operations.


Powering batteries with protons and hydrogen

29 January, 2014

Researchers at RMIT University have developed a concept battery based on storing protons produced by splitting water, thus advancing the potential for hydrogen to replace lithium as an energy source in battery-powered devices.


First Solar begins building 250 ha solar plant

28 January, 2014

First Solar has commenced construction on a 250 ha solar plant in Nyngan, NSW - the largest utility-scale solar project in Australia. The company will install approximately 1,350,000 thin-film photovoltaic (PV) modules for the project, which will generate clean, renewable energy with no emissions, waste or water consumption during operation.


EDVs have little impact on emissions, says study

24 January, 2014

North Carolina State University researchers have conducted a study into hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles (electric drive vehicles, or EDVs) in order to predict their potential impact on emissions.


Building energy intelligence in Las Vegas

24 January, 2014 | Supplied by: BuildingIQ

The City of Las Vegas, already one of the most water-smart cities in the nation, was also searching for ways to become one of the most energy efficient. Advanced building intelligence software offered new and exciting potential to reduce energy costs, meet sustainability objectives and ensure continued high reliability of the power grid.


Coca-Cola installs millionth HFC-free cooler

23 January, 2014

The Coca-Cola Company has installed its millionth hydrofluorocarbon (HFC)-free cooler using natural refrigerant in the marketplace. The milestone marks significant progress in the company's effort to phase out the use of HFC refrigerant in Coca-Cola dispensers, vending machines and coolers.


Updated database shows where and how New Zealanders use energy

22 January, 2014

New Zealand's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) has updated the Energy End Use Database, providing users with estimates of energy use across the country in categories such as sector, technology, end use and fuel type.


Atlas Copco helps turn Nottingham's waste into energy

21 January, 2014 | Supplied by: Atlas Copco Compressors Australia

UK waste management company FCC Environment is using the latest energy-efficient compressor and filtration solutions from Atlas Copco to help turn waste into energy at its Nottingham waste processing site.


Solar thermal study in South Australia

17 January, 2014

Natural gas and electricity provider Alinta Energy, with the support of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and the South Australian government, is planning to undertake a $2.3 million feasibility study into solar thermal power generation at Port Augusta.


Four tips for saving on compressed air energy

17 January, 2014 | Supplied by: Hurll Nu-Way Pty Ltd

Energy consumption and energy efficiency are of primary concern to many compressor users. There are many well-known methods for keeping on top of energy consumption; however, there are some less famous yet clever ways to cut your bills down further.


Schneider Electric SE8000 Series room controller

14 January, 2014 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric Energy

The SE8000 Series is a sophisticated addition to the Schneider Electric portfolio of room controllers. The series can be used to monitor and control heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and lighting to ensure the systems are always operating at peak performance.


Yingli Solar's new technical manager for Oceania

14 January, 2014

Yingli Solar has appointed Christian Bindel to the newly created role of technical manager for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.


Fluke Calibration 6135A/PMUCAL Phasor Measurement Unit Calibration System

10 January, 2014 | Supplied by: Fluke Australia Pty Ltd

The Fluke Calibration 6135A/PMUCAL Phasor Measurement Unit Calibration System is claimed to be the only automated and traceable PMU calibration system available. It is suitable for PMU designers and manufacturers, national metrology institutes, third-party calibration houses and electrical utilities.


Cogeneration: size does matter

07 January, 2014 by Andrew LIM, MEng (Manufacturing), Cogen Consult

Cogeneration is not a new concept, yet many cogeneration plants perform at a suboptimal level because of sizing issues which determine the utilisation, potential heat recovery and ultimately the return of investment of the cogeneration plant. Many consider sizing a cogeneration plant a 'black art' and relegate it to the equipment suppliers. However, it is the customer who has to make the final, informed decision.


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