Updated database shows where and how New Zealanders use energy
22 January, 2014New 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 AustraliaUK 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.
Four tips for saving on compressed air energy
17 January, 2014 | Supplied by: Hurll Nu-Way Pty LtdEnergy 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.
Solar thermal study in South Australia
17 January, 2014Natural 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.
Yingli Solar's new technical manager for Oceania
14 January, 2014Yingli Solar has appointed Christian Bindel to the newly created role of technical manager for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
Schneider Electric SE8000 Series room controller
14 January, 2014 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric EnergyThe 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.
Fluke Calibration 6135A/PMUCAL Phasor Measurement Unit Calibration System
10 January, 2014 | Supplied by: Fluke Australia Pty LtdThe 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 ConsultCogeneration 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.
Alice Springs a successful solar city
07 January, 2014For the past five years, Alice Springs has been one of seven areas taking part in the Australian Government's Solar Cities Program. The town's successes over this time have been captured in the report 'Alice Solar City: 2008-2013'.
Biogas powers beer brewing in Central America
07 January, 2014 | Supplied by: CST Wastewater SolutionsLatin American beer-brewing company Compañía Cervecera de Nicaragua (CCN) is employing technology which can convert food and beverage wastewater to green energy.
Solar power system for Sirromet Wines
06 January, 2014 | Supplied by: Energy ActionSirromet Wines has installed a 200 kW solar power system at its headquarters near Brisbane. A total of 800 photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, each rated 250 W, have been fitted in separate arrays to the roofs of the two largest buildings at the Mount Cotton winery.
EET turbine testing centre established
13 December, 2013Elemental Energy Technologies (EET), supported by ATSA Defence Services, has been testing a new type of turbine at its Endurance Testing Centre at the Eraring Power Station, Lake Macquarie, NSW.
Thermal imaging cameras optimise aluminium production
11 December, 2013 | Supplied by: Teledyne FLIRThermal imaging cameras are a welcome technology in the aluminium production industry. India's JNARDDC institute is using thermal imagers to help aluminium production companies across the country save energy and find faults at a very early stage.
Dong Energy and Schneider Electric to provide renewable energy to remote islands
10 December, 2013Northern European energy company Dong Energy has entered into a technological and commercial partnership with energy management specialist Schneider Electric. The aim of the agreement is to enable electric network operators of remote or isolated island grids to increase the share of renewable energy used while maintaining grid stability and reliability.
Thermal imaging camera detects solar power plant problems in Punjab
09 December, 2013 | Supplied by: Teledyne FLIRWhen solar energy panels threaten to fail, defects will usually generate heat. Carlill Energy has successfully adopted the use of thermal imaging cameras to detect and identify problems with photovoltaic (PV) cells, junction boxes and grid network connections at a very early stage.
