Barley straw shows potential as transport biofuel raw material
07 October, 2015The hemicellulose sugars of barley straw can be effectively fermented into biobutanol when starch is added during the pretreatment or fermentation process, according to a study from the University of Eastern Finland.
Bill Shorten and other speakers announced for All-Energy Australia
28 September, 2015All-Energy Australia 2015 will feature a speech from Opposition Leader Bill Shorten when the clean energy event opens in Melbourne next week.
What you can expect from All-Energy Australia
24 September, 2015More than 150 exhibitors from around the world are preparing for All-Energy Australia, taking place from 7–8 October at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Biogas power for pork producer
14 September, 2015Quantum Power has secured a biogas project which will offset 100% of grid-supplied electricity for its client — a Western Australian pork producer. The project is set to generate up to 1 MW of renewable energy by converting manure from the pig-housing facility into biogas.
Victoria's Renewable Energy Roadmap revealed
25 August, 2015Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has unveiled the Renewable Energy Roadmap — his government's plan to attract Victoria's share of renewable energy investment and jobs in Australia by 2020.
Does the future lie in hybrid energy systems?
20 August, 2015CSIRO Fellow Dr Sukhvinder Badwal has stated that hybrid energy systems stand to benefit a wide range of industries and applications.
How will Sydney power itself into the future?
10 August, 2015'Powering Sydney into the Future: the Science of Alternative Energy' will showcase leading scientists and engineers discussing the latest cutting-edge science on alternative energy possibilities and their implications for a sustainable Sydney.
Emerson Rosemount 3051S Wireless Pressure Transmitter with Perpetuum Vibration Energy Harvester and Intelligent Power Module
01 August, 2015The Rosemount 3051S Wireless Pressure Transmitter is the first Emerson wireless transmitter capable of utilising energy harvesting technology. Energy harvesting converts unused energy, such as vibration from pumps and motors, into electrical energy.
Integrating renewable energy sources into the grid
30 July, 2015Professor Jay Apt has developed an extensive body of work looking at how renewable energy sources can be better integrated into the existing electricity grid.
Beer-based biofuel to power Kiwi cars
08 July, 2015A New Zealand brewery has used the by-product of beer to produce a commercially available biofuel, which is now available at Gull service stations across the North Island.
Construction complete for bioWAVE ocean energy unit
30 June, 2015Construction and onshore testing of the prototype bioWAVE wave power unit has been completed.
An abattoir powered by biogas
10 June, 2015Bioenergy company Quantum Power has secured its 10th biogas project, which will generate up to 1 MW of renewable energy at the Southern Meats sheep processing facility in Goulburn.
Waste collection truck powered by natural gas
02 June, 2015Dennis Eagle has developed a truck prototype which uses an IntelliGas High Density Compressed Natural Gas (HDCNG) Fuel Storage System. The natural gas fuel system is said to be a world first, providing the ability to perform a full shift of between nine and 10 hours without the need to refuel.
Model S on show at Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition
19 May, 2015With two weeks until the Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition - to be held from 3-4 June at Australian Technology Park, Sydney - Tesla Motors has announced that it will be showcasing its Model S electric vehicle at the event.
Expressions of interest for electric buses at Sydney Airport
12 May, 2015Sydney Airport has invited expressions of interest from manufacturers in Australia and overseas to take part in an open tender for the supply of electric buses, to be used as part of the airport's parking and ground transport operations.
