Case Studies
Solar success for Victorian bulb farm
After averaging $60,000 a year on energy, P Aker Flowerbulbs recruited energy management company AEES Group to design and install a solar system to help reduce costs. [ + ]
Ageing treatment plant gets a makeover
After reviewing a variety of technology platforms, Terrey Hills Golf and Country Club decided to retrofit BioGill above-ground bioreactors to its existing wastewater treatment plant. [ + ]
Solar heating enhances air quality in schools
A Massey University construction professor was recognised at the 2016 New Zealand Institute of Building Awards for her work on a solar heating project in New Zealand schools. [ + ]
Solar power for the aged-care sector
With Perth's aged-care industry rapidly growing, energy consultancy Perdaman Advanced Energy (PAE) is helping the sector to become more financially and environmentally sustainable. [ + ]
Integrated compressor system helps a regional wastewater plant
When pump manufacturer Robuschi tested its ROBOX energy WS 65 magnet screw compressor in a civil wastewater treatment plant in the province of Trento, Italy, the new technology performed beyond the client's expectations. [ + ]
Recycling food waste leads to smooth sailing for yacht club
The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club used a Bin Trim rebate from the NSW EPA to purchase a worm farm that will divert 5.25 tonnes of food waste from landfill each year. [ + ]
From coal to biomass: converting a power plant
Britain's EPH Lynemouth Power has awarded Emerson a contract to help convert the 44-year-old coal-fired Lynemouth Power Station to a biomass-fuelled power plant. [ + ]
Intelligently solving wastewater challenges in Victoria
In July 2016, North East Water installed Xylem's Flygt Concertor system to solve a challenging wastewater issue and deliver clog-free pumping to Jordyn Terrace wastewater pump station. [ + ]
Identifying the best algae for biofuels
The Algae DISCOVR Project is seeking to reduce the cost and the time needed to move promising algal strains from the laboratory and into biofuel production. [ + ]
Solar solves Mildura Airport's energy problem
Based in the Sunraysia district in far north-western Victoria, Mildura Airport was facing an energy problem that could limit its potential for growth and development. [ + ]
Rooftop rainwater harvested for food production
Rooftop rainwater is being diverted to large-scale urban food production at a sustainable housing project at Cape Paterson called The Cape. [ + ]
Agrifood company acquires a biogas generator
Agrifood company Rivalea is set to minimise its environmental footprint and reduce its energy consumption with an upcoming biogas generator installation. [ + ]
A PV microgrid for remote communities
A microgrid system that could potentially provide power to the world's most remote communities has been designed by a student at the Victoria University of Wellington. [ + ]
Waste management facility for winery
Queensland-based winery Sirromet takes just as much care with its waste management and impact on the environment as it does with its wine production, recently relocating and installing a new $700,000 waste treatment facility on its Mount Cotton property. [ + ]
Innovation beyond the ISO standard
Engineers must look beyond ISO (International Organisation for Standardisation) standards when developing and implementing industrial solutions, says SMC Pneumatics, a leading manufacturer of pneumatic control devices. [ + ]