Schneider Electric acquires Xantrex Technology
30 July, 2008Schneider Electric has signed an agreement with Xantrex Technology to acquire all of its common shares.
Australian company forms US subsidiary
25 July, 2008Perth-based green energy company, Eden Energy Limited, has established a United States subsidiary to lead the production and promotion of hydrogen as the emissions-free fuel of choice for a new generation of vehicles and businesses.
Winners of 2008 Banksia Awards announced
25 July, 2008Australia’s environmental champions have been recognised at the Banksia Awards ceremony held at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, with the issue of energy efficiency emerging as a strong direction for future environmental improvements.
CommScope joins The Green Grid
25 July, 2008
CommScope Enterprise Solutions has joined The Green Grid, a global consortium dedicated to advancing energy efficiency in data centres and business computing ecosystems.
Nanotechnology that harvests energy from movement
16 July, 2008 by Elizabeth LathamNanotechnology researchers are working on a 'power shirt' which aims to replace batteries.
Company acquisition to deliver energy and water assessments
14 July, 2008Green Invest has acquired Sustainable Footprint Pty Ltd, an environmental company focused on delivering energy and water assessments.
‘Fuel for thought’ on transport sector challenges
14 July, 2008A report on how Australia can best respond to the environmental and economic challenges arising from its dependence on fossil fuels for transport is being released in Melbourne.
Funding sparks power saving
07 July, 2008A South Australian company, with the potential to significantly cut power bills and associated carbon emissions, has received funding to deliver its power-saving breakthrough to market within 12 months.
Cleantech Index outperforms market for second year running
03 July, 2008The ACT Australian CleanTech Index has outperformed both the S&P ASX200 and the S&P Small Ordinaries for the second year running.
Hat with solar-powered light
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: http://www.solarlightcap.com.auThe 2C Light Solar Cap is solar-charged, personal lighting system, cleverly built into a stylish hat. It is lightweight, combining functionality with style and sustainability.
National energy essay competition open
20 June, 2008Young Australians are invited to help secure the nation’s energy future by presenting their ideas in an entry paper for The Warren Centre’s National Energy Essay Competition.
Survey reveals opportunities
17 June, 2008The majority of respondents surveyed in the Asia-Pacific region (64%) identified their region as having great growth potential, according to the 'Turning Up the Heat — an insight into M&A (mergers and acquisitions) in the renewable energy sector in 2008’ survey.
Crystals could change the way solar energy is used
17 June, 2008University of Queensland researchers have made a discovery that produces highly efficient miniature crystals which could change the way solar energy is used and harvested.
Sydney program to slash greenhouse gases
11 June, 2008Sydney’s sustainability program CitySwitch Green Office is going national. The program, which began as a joint initiative of three Sydney councils, will welcome Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth to the program helping commercial tenants improve their energy efficiency and reduce harmful CO2 emissions which contribute to climate change.
Fossil fuels to power vehicles to 2050
05 June, 2008Despite high world oil prices and major efforts to develop alternative fuels, the world’s car fleet will continue to be powered predominantly by fossil fuels over the next 40 to 50 years, according to the director general of the world’s peak motoring body, David Ward.
