Producing bioethanol without enzymes
03 March, 2014Researchers from Denmark and Iraq have developed a technique to produce second-generation biofuel without the use of expensive enzymes.
Ilum-a-lite Light Eco LED Floodlight range
27 February, 2014 | Supplied by: Ilum-a-lite Pty LtdWith a brilliant white wide beam ensuring a consistent and clear light source, the Light Eco LED Floodlight range is a suitable choice for security applications, car parks, building facades and sport fields.
US solar investments doubled in 2013
26 February, 2014Mercatus has released its year-end analysis of commercial solar project investment and development trends for 2013. The report found that investor interest in commercial solar projects has more than doubled in the last 12 months.
Energy-efficient printing at Adelaide legal practice
26 February, 2014 | Supplied by: Konica Minolta Business Solutions Australia Pty LtdWallmans Lawyers is an Adelaide legal practice with particular expertise in commercial law. It was initially looking to reduce its printing costs as the current fleet was becoming expensive and the older devices were unable to take recycled or special paper stocks.
NHMRC finds no reliable link between wind farms and health effects
25 February, 2014The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has released the draft information paper 'Evidence on Wind Farms and Human Health'.
Micsig handheld oscilloscopes
25 February, 2014 | Supplied by: Emona Instruments Pty LtdMicsig handheld oscilloscopes feature touch screen technology. With bandwidths ranging from 70 up to 200 MHz, two channels and a 1 GSa/s sampling rate, the units are suitable for laboratory testing or field service applications across a wide range of industry sectors.
Nyngan RSL installs 50 kW solar power solution
19 February, 2014 | Supplied by: Energy ActionEnergy Action, a provider of energy procurement, contract management, energy reporting and sustainability solutions for Australian businesses, has engineered a 50 kW solar power solution for Nyngan RSL Club in western NSW. The system will cut the club's operating costs and reduce its carbon footprint.
Remote measurement of wind turbine oscillations
19 February, 2014The Fraunhofer Institute of Optronics, System Technologies and Image Exploitation (IOSB) has created a way to remotely measure the oscillatory pattern of the rotors and masts of wind turbines.
Controlling air flow decreases pollutants in piston engines
18 February, 2014The Kansas State University Research Foundation, a non-profit corporation, has received a patent for a system that controls the air flow to pistons in reciprocating internal combustion engines.
Curtin researchers create extreme rechargeable batteries
17 February, 2014Chemical engineers at Curtin University have discovered a way to make rechargeable batteries - such as those found in laptops - with extreme capacity, potentially powering electrical cars to run more than 300 km before needing a recharge.
Kangaroo Island Visible Solar Project bounds into action
14 February, 2014The $500,000 Kangaroo Island Visible Solar Project has been officially opened. Funded by the state government's RenewablesSA program, the project boasts the first dual-axis solar trackers in Australia to power electric vehicles.
Energy Matters enters distribution deal with Yingli Solar
12 February, 2014Yingli Green Energy Australia has entered into a distribution agreement with Energy Matters, an Australia solar supply and installation company.
Solar station to power desalination in Vanuatu
12 February, 2014A containerised solar power system, dubbed the 'Solar Station', has arrived in Vanuatu as the first of a series designed to power fresh water production for 11,000 people on the islands.
VoltLogic awarded Australian certification
10 February, 2014The VoltLogic energy management device, from Renewable Energy Solutions Australia (RESA), has been awarded AS4777 certification - the Australian standard for grid-connected inverters.
Aged care facility inspired by SolarMax
10 February, 2014SolarMax has announced the installation of its grid-connected solar inverters at Yass Valley Aged Care (YVAC), a regional NSW aged care facility, through its installation partner, Ygrene Energy.
