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.
Massive benefits for electricity system in store for the future
01 February, 2013A report released by the Clean Energy Council has found that the market for energy storage technology in Australia will be equivalent to several coal-fired power stations by 2030, effectively transforming the way we think about electricity for our homes and businesses.
Ilum-a-Lite Icepipe LED high bay solution
01 February, 2013 | Supplied by: Ilum-a-lite Pty LtdThe Icepipe LED high bay solution features advanced LED technology with fluid dynamic pressure (FDP) technology.
Aboriginal community powered by the sun
31 January, 2013 by Georg Dreher | Supplied by: Solarmatrix Pty LtdIn early September 2012, Solarmatrix personnel went on a 6400 km round trip journey through Western Australia to install a 38 kW standalone solar power system in the Kandiwal Aboriginal Community, deep in the heart of the Kimberley.
First-of-its-kind, fuel-cell-powered industrial floor cleaning machine
24 January, 2013Nilfisk-Advance Group has introduced the first fuel-cell-powered industrial combination sweeper-scrubber.
Blue Planet Buildings solar-powered portable buildings
24 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Blue Planet BuildingsBlue Planet Buildings has begun manufacturing and supplying solar-powered portable buildings for mine sites, construction companies and various government authorities.
Solving South Africa’s energy crisis
23 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Aurecon Pty LtdSouth Africa’s electricity network requires considerable reform over the coming decades if the country is to successfully diversify its generation mix to sources other than coal to meet the increasing demand for power.
Full speed ahead for e-mobility
22 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Deprag SchulzA million electric cars on Germany’s roads by 2020. This is the ambitious target set by the Federal Government in its bid to continue the battle against CO2 emissions. It believes that e-mobility is a significant key technology to create a sustainable transport system for the future, especially where the power is produced from renewable energy sources.
Meeting the challenge of storing green energy
21 January, 2013Gildemeister Energy Solutions (a DMG company) has developed the CellCube, a powerful, durable and low-maintenance vanadium redox flow large-scale storage solution, following many years of research.
Combat Energy Saving Fans
18 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Hurll Nu-Way Pty LtdThe Combat Energy Saving Fans are designed to improve heating system efficiency by keeping valuable warm air down at working level and reducing heat losses through the roof structure.
First South Australian project declared eligible under the Carbon Farming Initiative
18 January, 2013The Clean Energy Regulator has approved an alternative fuels diversion from landfill project under the Carbon Farming Initiative.
Schwank Gas Radiant Overhead Tube Heaters
18 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Devex SystemsSchwank tube heaters are claimed to reduce energy consumption by up to 50% when compared to traditional heating systems used to warm large spaces.
Electrical training and certification program
17 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricThe EcoXpert training and certification program is designed to give medium-sized electrical contractors the necessary skills to become certified energy experts so they can develop new services and meet the changing energy needs of their customer base. The program helps contractors advise, sell and install a broad range of pre-engineered energy solutions across small to medium-sized commercial, industrial buildings and high-end residential applications.
Danfoss AB-QM pressure independent balancing and control valve (PIBCV)
17 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Devex SystemsThe Danfoss AB-QM pressure independent balancing and control valve (PIBCV) enables HVAC systems to stay automatically optimised, delivering significant energy savings.
