Wind-powered future for Australia under RET
01 November, 2012Research from carbon analytics firm RepuTex indicates that growth of wind capacity in the Australian National Electricity Market (NEM) is expected to outstrip growth in electricity demand by more than 2.5 times over the next seven years.
Technology takes the danger out of uranium, says scientist
30 October, 2012A Queensland University of Technology (QUT) chemical scientist says mining uranium for nuclear energy is a “safer” alternative to coal-fired power stations.
All charged up over electric buses
29 October, 2012Battery-electric buses could make economic sense in New Zealand’s cities, a recent study into innovative public transport technology has shown.
The Greenwall Company EcoPillow green roof
27 October, 2012 | Supplied by: The Greenwall CompanyThe Greenwall Company has launched the EcoPillow - a pre-grown living roof that offers the benefits of a green roof while reducing risk and the cost of the roofing structure.
22,000 pigs create clean energy in Australia’s first carbon farming piggery
25 October, 2012Australia’s first carbon farming piggery has been registered and will be launched today at Blantyre Farms in Young, NSW, by Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Mark Dreyfus and CEO of Australian Pork Andrew Spencer.
Most EU countries on track to meet Kyoto targets
25 October, 2012Emissions of greenhouse gases in the European Union (EU) fell on average by 2.5% from 2010 to 2011, although several countries increased emissions. Almost all European countries are individually on track towards their commitments under the Kyoto Protocol compared to last year.
ABB to help Australian coal terminal operate at peak efficiency
23 October, 2012ABB has been awarded a $29 million order to provide complete electrical and automation systems for the conveyors at a new coal export terminal currently under construction in north-eastern Australia.
Compressed air solutions help convert CSG into LNG
19 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Hitachi Global Air PowerCompressed air solutions specialist Sullair Australia has secured a landmark contract to provide 23 compressor packages - including ancillary equipment - for Australian coal seam gas producer QGC. The contract forms an integral part of QGC’s Queensland Curtis Liquefied Natural Gas (QCLNG) Project.
Filming the sun, using the sun
19 October, 2012On the morning of 14 November 2012, the north of Australia will witness a total solar eclipse. Panasonic, using only its HIT solar panels and lithium-ion batteries for storage, will produce a live broadcast of this incredible spectacle live via USTREAM.
Bioenergy for our low-carbon future
18 October, 2012Despite the reported benefits of bioenergy, the uptake in Australia has been relatively slow. What is holding the industry back and where are the opportunities for growth? This, and more, will be discussed at the Bioenergy Australia 2012 Conference ‘Biomass for a low carbon future’, which is being held at the Sebel & Citigate Albert Park Hotel, Melbourne, from 26 to 27 November 2012, with an off-site technical tour of bioenergy facilities in the region on 28 November 2012.
Kyocera supplies solar modules for North Queensland’s largest PV installation
18 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Kyocera Document Solutions AustraliaKyocera Solar recently supplied 348 kW of solar modules that now cover the roof of the Townsville RSL Stadium in North Queensland. The photovoltaic installation is now the largest in North Queensland and will supply the equivalent of two-thirds of the stadium’s energy requirements by utilising the clean, renewable energy of the sun.
Sustainable fuels throw up health concerns
17 October, 2012Compounds that affect respiratory health have been found in biodiesel exhausts. This might lead to restrictions on the use of this form of biofuel as an alternative to fossil fuel, according to researchers from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT).
Government freezes energy grants, putting strain on energy efficiency
16 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Energy ActionAlthough the Clean Technology grants have proved both effective and popular, the government has put the grants on ‘pause’ subject to a full budget review. As one of the major barriers to organisations implementing efficiency plans is cashflow, the freeze is a real blow for Australian businesses. Despite the freeze, the temporary pause on these grants needn’t mean the end of Australian businesses’ efficiency plans. There are still ways to implement efficiencies without the need to invest heavily.
Managing solar for remote communities
16 October, 2012 | Supplied by: MPower Products Pty LimitedSome Australian electric utilities operate a substantial number of diesel-fuelled power stations for remote communities that are too distant to connect to the main electricity grids. These communities can include hundreds of residents, along with local commercial activities and civil infrastructure to support the region. The wet season can make it difficult to access some communities by road for up to 1-2 months. Photovoltaic (PV) power generation has been identified as the most consistent source of renewable power to cover the daily power consumption profile of these communities.
ReneSola Virtus II solar module
12 October, 2012ReneSola has launched the Virtus II solar module. The company’s Virtus cell technology features improvements in the silicon cast and handling processes which, while similar to the polycrystalline manufacturing process, result in a more homogenous crystalline structure.
