New material could hold our energy hopes
01 July, 2013A new material that can store large amounts of energy with very little energy loss has been developed by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU). The material could be particularly transformative for wind and solar power, which can cause problems when fed into the power grid at low demand times.
Toshiba High Efficiency HE Series motors
28 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Toshiba International Corp Pty LtdToshiba High Efficiency HE Series motors are built for applications where performance, long-term reliability and robustness are important elements.
GE and Downer partner to deliver $350m Boco Rock Wind Farm
28 June, 2013Consortium partners GE Australia and New Zealand and Downer EDI have been awarded contracts to work on stage one of the Boco Rock Wind Farm, providing engineering, procurement and construction services for the $350 million project.
How sustainable is your diet?
25 June, 2013 by SGS* | Supplied by: SGS Australia Pty LtdSustainability in the food sector is often considered at factory level, including energy saving in processes, change in sourcing habits and reduction of waste in the supply chain. Recent developments in life-cycle assessment studies and nutritional analysis have opened new paths for mapping product sustainability.
Cogeneration to power Hornsby’s new aquatic centre
25 June, 2013Simons Green Energy will design and install a 100 kW natura-gas-fired cogeneration system for Hornsby Council’s new aquatic centre, currently under construction.
Brightgreen DR700 v2 MR16 LED halogen replacement bulb
21 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Brightgreen Pty LtdBrightgreen has launched the latest addition to its retrofit range: the DR700 v2 MR16 LED halogen replacement bulb. The product features enhanced optics, a stylish sleek front and a good dimming range; it is said to have lower dimming than ever.
Sunswift Solar racer built to be safe and practical
18 June, 2013 by Lauren DavisUNSW solar car racing team ‘Sunswift’ is working hard to build a solar car which is friendly not only to the environment but also to the driver.
Noiseless electric buses for Sweden in 2015
18 June, 2013An ultra-modern bus service, featuring noiseless, emissions-free electric buses and indoor bus stops, will become a reality in the Swedish city of Gothenburg in 2015.
Top six places for energy losses in commercial buildings
17 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Fluke Australia Pty LtdFluke Australia has provided a list of the top six places to look for energy losses in commercial buildings together with details on how to detect these leaks using a thermal imaging scanner.
Marine microalgae make renewable crude oil
17 June, 2013Resources and Energy Minister Gary Gray recently unveiled the first ‘green crude’, sustainably produced by Muradel from marine microalgae at a pilot scale.
Free Origin Energy Monitor for eligible Victorians
17 June, 2013Origin Energy has announced the release of the Origin Energy Monitor - a smartphone-sized device that sits magnetically on a person’s fridge and receives data wirelessly from their smart meter, displaying near real-time information about their energy use within seconds.
Vincent saves money by taking a little heat
11 June, 2013The City of Vincent in Western Australia has signed a five-year contract to be part of the EnerNOC’s DemandSMART energy-saving program that is designed to reduce energy costs and provide visibility of energy consumption.
Fellowships for 25 next-gen solar researchers
04 June, 2013Twenty-five lucky solar researchers will have the opportunity to pursue their own research investigations to help make solar technologies cheaper and more accessible to consumers with funding from the Australian Government.
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.
