Collaboration to plan future power
05 March, 2013A $3.3 million CSIRO grant is being shared between four universities to investigate the most economically efficient energy network for Australia’s future.
Energy management to help councils
01 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Halytech Pty LtdResponding to requests from users, Halytech has improved its Illuminator sports-field lighting management system to monitor energy use and, where appropriate, enable councils to charge for it.
Renewable energy cooling for supercomputer
01 March, 2013The development of a renewable system for cooling Australia’s largest supercomputer is one step closer following the start of an innovative geothermal energy project in Perth.
Australia’s largest green roof project launched
27 February, 2013 | Supplied by: HASSELLThe University of Melbourne and the Lord Mayor of Melbourne have launched Australia’s largest green roof research and outreach project at the university’s Burnley Campus near Richmond.
Ilum-a-Lite LED Flood Lights for Outdoor Lighting
26 February, 2013 | Supplied by: Ilum-a-lite Pty LtdComing soon to Ilum-a-Lite is a range of exclusive LED Flood Lights for Outdoor Lighting complete with built-in driver.
Fracking under pressure as investors call for risk reporting and reduction
21 February, 2013Investors have called on oil and gas companies to disclose critical information about the ways they are managing and measuring the risks associated with hydraulic fracturing operations and shale gas transmission.
Infratec VarioCAMhr thermal imaging camera
21 February, 2013 | Supplied by: SciTech Pty LtdThe VarioCAMhr from Infratec is a high-resolution camera for high thermal imaging performance.
German engineer sends his robot into the desert
20 February, 2013Ridha Azaiz, an aspiring German engineer, wanted to build a robot that restores the efficiency of solar power systems by cleaning the panels so they function properly.
In my opinion: Why do building owners settle for less?
20 February, 2013 by Bob Sharon, CEO, Green Global Consulting | Supplied by: Green Global SolutionsIt’s an all-too-common story with building retrofits that owners opt for a litany of bandaid solutions rather than a holistic approach.
Corn cobs suitable for bioenergy production
14 February, 2013When energy officials proposed using crop residues to produce cellulosic ethanol, concerned scientists took to the fields to learn more about how these residues protect soil from erosion and enhance soil quality.
Schneider Electric SmartStruxure solution
08 February, 2013 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric has announced the release of its SmartStruxure solution designed to maximise building efficiency and reduce operating costs across the entire life cycle of a facility.
Siemens sustainable technology provides SA’s first electrified passenger train network
08 February, 2013 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdThe Siemens and John Holland rail electrification project for the Noarlunga and Seaford rail lines is delivering the electric Traction Power Infrastructure on these rail lines as part of the South Australian government’s Rail Revitalisation project.
Fluke VT02 Visual Infrared Thermometer
05 February, 2013 | Supplied by: Fluke Australia Pty LtdThe Fluke VT02 Visual IR Thermometer is a troubleshooting camera with an infrared heat map.
South Australian EPA says no issue with inaudible wind farm noise
05 February, 2013A report released by the South Australian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has finally put to rest a common myth about wind farms - that they create dangerous levels of infrasound, or sound too low for humans to hear, that can be harmful to people who live near wind turbines.
World solar expert to shine light in Australia
04 February, 2013Dr Manuel J Blanco has joined CSIRO as Director of the Australian Solar Thermal Research Initiative (ASTRI). ASTRI is an $87 million, eight-year international collaboration transforming the energy industry in Australia by bringing down the cost of solar thermal.
