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.
ABB supplies EV charger for renewable energy research
05 May, 2015Power and automation company ABB has been awarded a contract for the supply and installation of an electric vehicle (EV) charging solution for the Australian Energy Research Institute.
Conergy Hybrid Energy Storage System (CHESS)
15 April, 2015Conergy has introduced the Conergy Hybrid Energy Storage System (CHESS) to Australasia and Oceania. The system is designed to deliver a stable power supply for any remote or grid-connected location, reducing reliance on diesel generators by up to 70%.
Solar and wind are the UAE's most competitive energy sources
10 April, 2015A new report reveals that solar and wind power may now be the cheapest sources of new energy supply in the United Arab Emirates, with the country set to achieve a 10% share of renewable energy in its total energy supply by 2030.
Hydrogen-powered car comes to Australia
02 April, 2015Minister for Industry and Science Ian Macfarlane has unveiled Australia's first hydrogen-powered car - the Hyundai SUV ix35 Fuel Cell - as well as the country's first solar-powered hydrogen refuelling station.
Hydrogen-powered car comes to Australia
02 April, 2015Minister for Industry and Science Ian Macfarlane has unveiled Australia's first hydrogen-powered car - the Hyundai SUV ix35 Fuel Cell - as well as the country's first solar-powered hydrogen refuelling station.
Energy generation in the water network
11 March, 2015Unitywater is working with renewable energy producer NextEra Energy to install two micro hydroelectric generators into the water network. The pressure reduction generators (PRGs) will capture lost energy and convert it into renewable electricity.
Hybrid energy to power Flinders Island
05 March, 2015Renewable energy producer Hydro Tasmania will soon start work on developing a 'Hybrid Energy Hub' in order to power the off-grid community of Flinders Island with a variety of renewable energy technologies.
Hybrid energy to power Flinders Island
05 March, 2015Renewable energy producer Hydro Tasmania will soon start work on developing a 'Hybrid Energy Hub' in order to power the off-grid community of Flinders Island with a variety of renewable energy technologies.
All bioenergy options are not created equal
02 March, 2015Researchers have evaluated various bioenergy options offered as alternatives to greenhouse gas-emitting fossil fuels and found that some options are far better for the environment than others.
Clean Energy Council calls for WA to invest in renewable energy
25 February, 2015The Clean Energy Council, which was in Perth yesterday to launch a new Western Australian chapter, has called for the state's government to implement new policy measures which will attract more renewable energy projects.
