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  • Is gas cleaner than coal?
    Extracting natural gas from the Marcellus Shale in the US could do more to aggravate global warming than mining coal, according to a Cornell study published in the May issue of the peer-reviewed journal Climatic Change Letters.
  • Australia to be a major force in wind energy
    According to GE Energy’s Australian CEO Tim Rourke, Australia is currently positioned to be one of the world’s dominant forces in renewable energy … as long as the government continues to support stable policy making in this area.
  • Cogeneration, trigeneration, my generation
    In a panel discussion at the Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Building Services exhibition (ARBS 2010) chaired by Steve Hennessy Director at Steensen Varming (Aust) Pty Ltd, panellists Chris Derksema of City of Sydney, Blair Healy - founder and Manager of Cogent Energy, and Bruce Precious - Sustainability Manager at The GPT Group will discuss the opportunities and barriers to cogeneration as a practical and viable tool for reducing a building’s carbon footprint.
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  • ABB SafeWind switchgear for wind turbines
    SafeWind slim medium-voltage switchgear is small enough to fit through the narrow doorway of the turbine tower. Designed specifically to meet the switchgear requirements of wind turbine manufacturers for compactness, safety and flexibility, SafeWind is a complete range of secondary distribution gas-insulated switchgear for onshore and offshore applications in the global wind power market.
  • Remote clean water and electricity supply
    Trunz Water Systems provide clean drinking water and generate electricity using solar and wind power, for disaster relief and to secure community infrastructure in remote regions without mains electric power and a clean water supply.
  • Solar power solution
    The EverGen solar engines offer a convenient and environmentally friendly way to provide 12 VDC power wherever needed.
  • HID lighting alternative
    The Powerboss Eluma system provides a low energy alternative to high intensity discharge (HID) lighting. While matching or exceeding light levels of a typical 400 W HID light, the Eluma system will only use around 108-230 W.
  • Solar grid feed inverter
    The Orion is a true sine wave, non-isolated DC-AC inverter designed for solar grid-feeding applications.
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  • ABB and partners to evaluate the re-use of the Nissan Leaf battery for commercial purposes
    ABB, 4R Energy, Nissan North America (NNA) and Sumitomo Corporation of America have formed a partnership to evaluate the re-use of the battery packs that power the Nissan Leaf, the world’s first and only all-electric car designed for the mass market. The purpose is to evaluate and test the residential and commercial applications of energy storage systems or backup power sources using lithium-ion battery packs reclaimed from electric vehicles after use.
  • O'Donnell Griffin completes alternative energy projects in NZ
    O'Donnell Griffin has completed two alternative energy projects in New Zealand on time, on budget and with zero lost-time injuries.
  • US invests in NZ green energy technology
    The United States Department of Energy has invested in a wave energy project using technology developed by a company in New Zealand.
  • ABB and GM to collaborate on electric car battery research
    ABB, the power and automation technology group, and General Motors have signed a non-exclusive memorandum of understanding to cooperate on a research and development project that will investigate uses for electric vehicle batteries once their useful life in the vehicle is over.
  • Study on benefits and impacts of renewable energy on networks announced
    The Energy Networks Association and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation have announced the commencement of a joint project focused on exploring the impacts and benefits of embedded generation for Australian electricity networks.
  • Australian company set to supply electric vehicle charging infrastructure
    Australia has the option to install Australian-made technology as an alternative to imported charging stations: Sydney-based E-Green Technologies has developed the E-Charger, which is said to be the only locally designed, developed, manufactured and patented EV charging station and can be paid and enabled by mobile phone, requiring no network subscriptions.
  • Australia’s biggest-ever renewable energy conference begins
    Adelaide is hosting the biggest renewable energy conference in Australia’s history as more than 700 delegates gather to prepare for a multi-billion dollar expansion of the clean energy industry over the next decade.
  • Charging towards an electric future
    The wheels are now in motion for the rollout of electric vehicle charging stations for the Australian market with the announcement of an exclusive distribution agreement between a locally owned business and a world-leading, US-based technology company.
  • Telstra trials green cell in network
    Telstra is trialling an energy-efficient hydrogen fuel cell in its live network which has the potential to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 20% compared with an equivalent-sized diesel generator.
  • Ocean power partnership: BioPower Systems and Siemens sign MoU
    Australia’s ocean energy company BioPower Systems and engineering and technology company Siemens have announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding to evaluate and develop joint opportunities for ocean power conversion.
  • 'Babydoll' sheep to reduce emissions at vineyard
    In his quest to develop a sustainable vineyard, Peter Yealands has come up with a novel way to keep the grass down at his 1000 hectare vineyard — miniature sheep.    
  • New local energy blueprint aims to head off power crisis
    A national research initiative to establish an advanced electricity distribution network in Australia has announced a plan to meet the twin challenges of reducing carbon emissions and reining in rising power costs.
  • Australia's clean energy credentials promoted in the US
    Austrade is showcasing Australia’s clean energy capabilities and ingenuity by leading a business mission to the United States and Chile.
  • Scientists share sustainable research
    Scientists will share reasearch on onboard hydrogen storage systems and materials that can generate electricity from heat energy at the University of Otago, New Zealand.
  • Governor-General talks emission reduction at energy summit
    Governor-General Quentin Bryce spoke about the "huge challenge facing humanity" — balancing our right to energy with our responsibility to the planet — in her address at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi.
  • Australian gas transmission industry call for focus on natural gas
    The Australian gas transmission industry has called on the Rudd government to increase its focus on natural gas and introduce a 'gas target' for power generation to encourage lower-cost means of reducing carbon emissions.
  • ‘Smart’ fridges stay cool by talking to each other
    'Smart’ fridges that run on renewable electricity and are capable of negotiating the most energy-efficient way to keep food cold have been developed by researchers from CSIRO’s Energy Transformed Flagship.
  • Strategic partnerships to develop renewable energy solutions
    Leighton Contractors has expanded its capability in the Australian renewable energy sector by executing agreements with two global technology providers to explore and develop wave and solar power projects in the region.
  • Report calls for gross feed-in tariffs
    The Clean Energy Council (CEC) has welcomed a Senate Environment Committee’s support for a national system of feed-in tariffs to support development of distributed renewable energy technologies like photovoltaic (PV) solar panels.
  • Geothermal energy business wins major RMIT prize
    A pioneering business that uses technology to harness renewable energy from the earth for heating and cooling has won RMIT University’s 2008 Business Plan Competition.
  • Students focus on sustainable energy systems
    Australian university students are being asked to step forward with ideas on sustainable energy solutions for the 2009 Bayer-UNEP Eco-Minds Forum.
  • Companies sign clean coal energy agreement
    EESTech Inc and China’s Datong Coal Mine Group have signed an exclusive agreement to undertake a feasibility and project development program that will use methane and waste coal to supply power for the mining operations.
  • Australian Museum Eureka Prizes People's Choice Award announced
    Nicole Kuepper has been voted Australia’s favourite scientist in the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes People’s Choice Award.
  • Board of inquiry to consider renewable generation
    New Zealand Environment Minister Trevor Mallard has appointed an independent board of inquiry to consider the proposed National Policy Statement for Renewable Electricity Generation.
  • Company acquisition
    Schneider Electric has signed an agreement with Xantrex Technology to acquire all of its common shares.
  • CommScope joins The Green Grid
    CommScope Enterprise Solutions has joined The Green Grid, a global consortium dedicated to advancing energy efficiency in data centres and business computing ecosystems.  
  • Winners of 2008 Banksia Awards announced
    Australia’s environmental champions have been recognised at the Banksia Awards ceremony held at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, with the issue of energy efficiency emerging as a strong direction for future environmental improvements.
  • Cleantech Index outperforms market for second year running
    The ACT Australian CleanTech Index has outperformed both the S&P ASX200 and the S&P Small Ordinaries for the second year running.
  • National energy essay competition open
    Young Australians are invited to help secure the nation’s energy future by presenting their ideas in an entry paper for The Warren Centre’s National Energy Essay Competition.
  • Survey reveals opportunities
    The majority of respondents surveyed in the Asia-Pacific region (64%) identified their region as having great growth potential, according to the 'Turning Up the Heat — an insight into M&A (mergers and acquisitions) in the renewable energy sector in 2008’ survey.
  • Construction begins at solar techonology demonstration facility
    A solar forest, a solar compass and a number of solar technologies never before used in Australia will soon be on public display in Alice Springs at a $3 million Solar Technology Demonstration Facility.
  • Doors open to a sustainable lifestyle
    As part of the 7th annual Sustainable House Day, homes across the country will open so others can learn and experience the benefits of all aspects of sustainable living.
  • Company to reduce data centre cooling costs and power requirements
    ADC Krone has joined the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) to help engineer a greener property industry. As a member of the GBCA, the company will be promoting environmentally responsible technologies, design practices and operations and helping users attain the GBCA’s six-star environmental rating.
  • Australia's Solar Cities model heads to China
     BP Solar has welcomed the announcement made by Prime Minister Rudd to provide support to the north-eastern Chinese city of Weihai in its effort to become the largest solar city in the world.
  • Australian carbon sequestration technology on display in Bali
    Best Energies will have its technology on display at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Bali.
  • Environmental improvement in sustainability indexes
    Royal Philips Electronics has improved its sustainability performance in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes for the fourth consecutive year, showing that the company continues to capitalise on the growing demand for energy-efficient and eco-friendly products.
  • Ocean energy company receives $1 million investment
    Australian ocean energy company BioPower Systems has received a cornerstone investment of $1 million from the Australian government’s Renewable Energy Equity Fund, CVC REEF Limited.
  • Submissions called for on renewable energy projects
    Environment Minister Trevor Mallard will notify two renewable energy development proposals that he has called in, and encourages anyone with an interest in them to make a submission.
  • Quest for cheaper solar energy
    Scientists at Durham University are embarking on what claims to be one of the UK’s largest research projects into solar energy.
  • Report warns: mineral resources are running out
    A Monash University environmental engineer has warned in a new report that mineral resources are running out, excavation costs are escalating and the environmental costs of mining are devastating.
  • Panasonic World Solar Challenge heats up for 20th anniversary
    It has been 20 years since a fleet of vehicles, powered only by the sun’s rays, first crossed the imposing Australian outback, in a 3000 km challenge.
  • Companies team up to form next-generation carbon sink business
    Patersons Capital Partners (PCP) plans to examine the potential to establish one of the world’s largest new-generation carbon sequestration and bioenergy businesses.
  • Call for renewable energy projects
    Environment Minister Trevor Mallard intends to call in two renewable energy development proposals under the Resource Management Act.
  • Sea energy showcase
    A plan to test new wave-power devices off the coast of south-west England will create what claims to be the world's largest wave farm and establish the area as a global leader in the technology's development.
  • Caltex signs contract for Dalby ethanol
    Caltex and Dalby Bio-Refinery Limited (DBRL) have announced a major contract for supply of ethanol from DBRL's new ethanol plant to be built at Dalby in Queensland's Darling Downs.
  • Plans for clean-coal project
    ScottishPower energy company has put forward revolutionary plans to convert its two biggest power stations to clean-coal technology.
  • WA needs half million more workers in a decade
    Western Australia will need up to 400,000 additional workers over the next decade to sustain its resources boom, according to a report from the WA Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI).
  • Biodiesel blueprint comes under industry spotlight
    Industry leaders, researchers and farmers will discuss opportunities for Australia’s biodiesel production when they consider a new blueprint for the sector’s future.
  • Cleantech investment report highlights potential
    A study of Australian investment in the emerging cleantech (or clean technologies) sector has found a higher proportion of local cleantech investments in agriculture, energy storage, transportation and water than has been the case in North America and Europe.
  • US ethanol mandate is a massive step
    In a ground-breaking move that will reverberate to Australia, President Bush has signed the energy bill which requires a five-fold increase in the use of transport fuels — most of which will be ethanol.
  • Public artwork to power homes
    Plans for a tidal-powered lunar clock have been showcased at an exhibition in London. It is set to become one of the most recognised landmarks on the planet and the globe's first public artwork to power homes.
  • Home grown name in water solutions makes waves
    An Australian owned and run water technology provider has caught the wave of industry growth, announcing its third major acquisition in 18 months.
  • 24-hour solar power
    Solar Systems and the Australian Government will jointly fund commercialisation of Solar Systems’ baseload solar power technology, according to Environment Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Minister for Industry, Tourism and Resources Ian Macfarlane.
  • Australian-made solar power to power airport
    BP Solar has started working to manufacture and supply Australian-made solar panels to Adelaide Airport so that the state’s commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) system could begin operating by the middle of this year.
  • Funding to boost solar uptake
    Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) has a website that claims to make choosing solar water heating easier by providing independent information and tailored finance schemes.
  • Green Electricity Watch makes it easy to make the switch
    The latest independent review of GreenPower products — Green Electricity Watch 2007 — has revealed the country’s top green energy providers. The ranking system helps consumers to make more informed choices when buying government accredited GreenPower.
  • International recognition for local company
    A Bathurst-based renewable energy research and development company has received international recognition for its investigations into the use of landfill gas as an energy resource.
  • Abu Dhabi commits to alternative energy, clean technology
    Abu Dhabi has announced an investment of US$15 billion in projects targeting solar, wind and hydrogen power; carbon reduction and management; sustainable development; education; manufacturing; and research and development.
  • Appointments to technical advisory board
    Australian geothermal energy company KUTh Energy Limited has announced the first appointment to its Technical Advisory Board.  
  • Reasons to switch to solar
    The Australian Greenhouse Office is offering households a $1000 rebate to reduce the cost of a solar hot water system.
  • Bathurst green energy power station to go ahead
    Transpacific Industries Group (Transpacific) in association with Country Energy and the Bathurst Regional Council have announced the start of construction on a ‘green energy’ (landfill gas fired) power station at Bathurst Waste Management Facility in Bathurst, NSW.
Case Study (3)
  • Tri-generation plant at RSL
    Rooty Hill RSL has completed installation of a tri-generation power plant which is designed to future-proof its growing power requirements in a green and efficient way. At a total cost of more than $4.5 million, it is expected Rooty Hill RSL will lower its carbon emissions by 50% as a result of the installation.
  • Renewable energy from wet waste stream
    Gold Coast-based renewable energy company Quantum BioEnergy has been busy for the past nine months installing its first 1.26 MW of power generation from wet waste streams. What makes the Quantum situation unusual is that the company is commissioning its first installations at two sites simultaneously.
  • Carbon-neutral in the outback
    In a first for remote Australian communities, Water Recycle Group (WRG) is installing a solar-powered package wastewater treatment system with full water re-use capabilities
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