Future Grid Cluster launched by CSIRO
30 May, 2013CSIRO today launched the Future Grid Cluster, which will deliver the first analytical framework to identify low-cost pathways to integrating renewable energy sources and technologies into Australia’s electricity grid.
WA leads the way with waste-to-energy plant
27 May, 2013WA Environment Minister Albert Jacob last week granted final environmental approval for New Energy Corporation’s Boodarie Waste-to-Energy and Materials Recovery facility, near Port Hedland.
Study nuts out renewable energy opportunities
16 May, 2013The Almond Board of Australia released the findings of its study in March, partly funded by the Australian Government, which examines ways to reduce the almond industry’s energy use by using almond waste products as fuel to generate energy.
ABB Emax 2 low-voltage circuit breaker
16 May, 2013 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdThe Emax 2 is a low-voltage circuit breaker with integrated energy management functions. Replacing existing traditional breakers with the Emax 2 breaker has the potential to achieve annual savings of 5.8 million megawatt-hours (MWh).
Ilum-a-Lite Light Eco LED T8 tubes
14 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Ilum-a-lite Pty LtdIlum-a-Lite has introduced its latest energy-saving LED T8 tubes. They are a direct replacement for traditional florescent T8 tubes without producing any UV light or containing mercury.
Ventilation specialist helps curb carbon tax for coal mines
09 May, 2013 | Supplied by: FanquipAir movement specialist Fanquip is supplying its Australian-made equipment to mining, steel and energy industries specialist Corky’s Sustainable Energy - a company developing systems to offset the carbon tax liability for some of Australia’s biggest emitters of greenhouse gases.
Helping clubs save energy with a new toolkit
08 May, 2013Registered clubs across NSW can reduce their energy bills with the help of the Energy Saver Registered clubs toolkit which was launched on 2 May by the NSW Environment Minister, Robyn Parker.
$4 million boost to solar cell research
07 May, 2013A project to push the efficiency of nanoplasmonic solar cell technology has received a $4 million grant under the Science and Industry Endowment Fund (SIEF).
New community advice on wind farms, sound and health
07 May, 2013The Victorian Department of Health has released some fact sheets on wind farms, sound and health. The fact sheets are designed to clear up confusion about the issue and make it clear that wind farms produce less sound than other things such as an office or a car.
Solar Inception SolaGRID Audible Alarm
07 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Solar Inception Pty LtdThe SolaGRID Audible Alarm is a self-contained, lightweight safety device that ensures solar power users are immediately alerted if an earth fault affects an inverter.
Grape waste powering an energy-efficient future
06 May, 2013 | Supplied by: AusIndustryAustralian Tartaric Products (ATP) is the nation’s largest manufacturer of natural tartaric acid, which plays a key role in the chemical stability, taste and pH of wine. With no access to natural gas, the company relies on trucked-in LPG to ensure its boiler runs 24/7.
Carbon price revenue helps CSR reduce pollution and lower energy costs
06 May, 2013Revenue from the carbon price will help CSR Building Products, one of Australia’s largest manufacturers, to reduce its energy use and cut pollution.
Sowing the seeds for a clean energy future
03 May, 2013 | Supplied by: AusIndustryRichgro is an Australian-owned family business that has been helping people tend their gardens since 1916. In mid-2009, Richgro drew up plans to install a major organic fertiliser plant on its site in Jandakot, Western Australia. However, the creation of this new plant would increase Richgro’s annual electricity bill to almost $500,000.
Designing and testing high-efficiency wind generator
03 May, 2013 by Erko Lepa, ABB Finland, and Tobias Thurnherr and Alexander Faulstich, ABB Switzerland | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdMedium speed permanent magnet generators (MS PMGs) deliver more than 98% efficiency - the highest of any commercial wind generator design. Efficiency is also high at partial loads in low wind conditions, enabling the optimum annual production of kWh. This article spotlights the design and testing effort behind ABB’s multi-MW medium-speed and medium-voltage generator-converter package.
ABB to power one of Africa’s largest photovoltaic solar plants
03 May, 2013Power and automation technology group ABB has won an order worth around $25 million to supply electrical and control systems for a new 75 MW photovoltaic (PV) power plant in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. The order was booked in the first quarter.
