Australian algae could provide the fuel of the future
25 July, 2013Native species of algae have been identified as potential candidates for the development of cheap, efficient and commercially viable alternative fuels.
SolarMax system provides club with energy savings
25 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Sputnik Engineering Australia & NZ Pty LtdSolarMax has announced the installation of its solar inverters at the Yass Soldiers Club, a regional NSW community venue. SolarMax reseller Ygrene Energy worked with the club to install a 100 kW system that includes seven SolarMax 15MT2 inverters to convert the direct current from solar panels into alternating current for use across the site.
Suntech Power Holdings Solar Analytics monitoring system
24 July, 2013 | Supplied by: SF Suntech Australia Pty LtdSuntech Power Holdings has launched its Solar Analytics monitoring system for residential and commercial users. By comparing actual performance against expected performance based on local weather conditions, the system can directly monitor the power output of a solar system and provide direct feedback on system performance to users.
Schneider Electric announces two global solar project wins
23 July, 2013The solar business of Schneider Electric has announced two recent major project wins in Thailand and France.
UQ knows all the angles for Brisbane’s solar panels
23 July, 2013A study conducted at the University of Queensland’s (UQ) Global Change Institute has identified the ideal tilt and angle for solar panels on Brisbane rooftops. It is the first time a study analysing photovoltaic (PV) systems has focused on the region of Queensland.
B-Pods Holdings Tractile Solar BIPV-T roof tiles
19 July, 2013 | Supplied by: B-Pods HoldingsB-Pods Holdings has developed two innovative BIPV-T roof tiles. The Tractile Solar Eclipse features the company’s BIPV-T technology integrated with the Tractile Interlocking Roof System. The Tractile Solar Horizon features the company’s BIPV-T technology integrated with flat-profile concrete tile roofs.
Greens welcome World Bank decision to offload coal
19 July, 2013The Australian Greens have welcomed reports that the World Bank will no longer fund coal-fired power stations in poor countries.
Caterpillar Cat hybrid power systems
18 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Energy Power Systems AustraliaCaterpillar’s hybrid power systems for telecommunications applications are designed to reduce operating costs.
Auditing the energy efficiency of compressors
16 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Atlas Copco Compressors AustraliaCHEP, a provider of pallet and container pooling solutions, has achieved significant energy savings through the installation of energy-efficient Atlas Copco compressors at its pallet production and repair sites in the UK. The savings from the installation have been measured at over 1000 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
Fujitsu General ARTG slim duct indoor unit
16 July, 2013Fujitsu General has introduced its ARTG slim duct indoor air-conditioning unit designed for installation into new and existing commercial and domestic applications. The indoor units provide good comfort and energy efficiency.
The future looks bright for solar PV in Australia
15 July, 2013 by Daman Cole* | Supplied by: Yingli Green Energy Australia Pty LtdFour stages can typically be identified in every economic cycle: growth, development, maturity and decline. Those who believe that the future of solar power in Australia is troubled are wrong, mistrusting a market which last year accounted for 4% of global PV installations and was ranked sixth in the world.
Solar panels put shine on farmer savings
12 July, 2013Westpac and Meridian Energy are giving farmers in New Zealand easier access to solar energy, potentially helping them save thousands each year on their power bills.
Hydrogen - the new ‘green’ superfuel
12 July, 2013Thousands of remote Australian communities and South Pacific islands stand to benefit from a clean energy pilot program being undertaken in New Zealand.
Collective rooftop solar PV project
11 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Yingli Green Energy Australia Pty LtdThe City of Sydney's $4.3 million project with Solgen Energy installing Yingli Solar 250 W polycrystalline panels on 30 sites is claimed to be the largest collective building-mounted solar panel program in Australia. It will have a total peak electrical capacity of approximately 1.25 MW, reducing annual carbon pollution by up to 2100 tonnes.
Green Star certified waterfront building to inspire Auckland
08 July, 2013Auckland’s new ASB North Wharf building - owned by Kiwi Income Property Trust (KIPT) and tenanted by ASB Bank - has gained a ‘five Green Star’ rating for excellence in sustainability from the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC), setting the bar for the city’s waterfront development.
