Lightning warning system for OH&S
27 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Campbell Scientific Aust Pty LtdMcConnell Dowell is using Campbell Scientific data loggers and sensors within its new weather monitoring and marine navigation system installed at Hay Point in North Queensland. The main purpose of the system is for Operations Health & Safety, ensuring safe working conditions for McConnell Dowell personnel.
CO2 Group announces international expansion with projects valued at more than AU$50m
27 August, 2012CO2 Group has announced that it has signed a joint venture agreement with Asia Energy Development Partners (AEDP), a Singapore-based carbon and renewable energy specialist, to establish CO2 Asia. This new company will specialise in the development and commercialisation of projects under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) of the Kyoto Protocol.
Powerstar continues growth with new Australian office
24 August, 2012EMSc, manufacturer of the Star range of energy-saving solutions, is expanding its international footprint with the opening of a dedicated Powerstar office in Melbourne.
Halytech microSpider satellite data logger
24 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Halytech Pty LtdHalytech has released a low-power solution for remote monitoring and data logging which uses the Iridium satellite network Short Burst Data (SBD) service for automated data delivery.
Ilum-a-Lite Light Eco Smart Light
22 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Ilum-a-lite Pty LtdIlum-a-Lite is pleased to announce the Light Eco Smart Light - intelligent lighting that dims or switches on and off as required and is fully programmable.
European countries vying for the title of electric vehicle superpower
22 August, 2012European countries are testing out different strategies to boost their citizen’s adoption of clean transport technologies, states a new report by GlobalData. The report claims that the race is on for the title of electric vehicle (EV) giant.
Biomass support builds
16 August, 2012Representatives from agencies keen to develop new bioenergy and biofuel industries gathered in Casino, NSW, recently to discuss developing a Sustainable Biomass Supply Alliance and to see the successful mallee harvester in action.
Campbell Scientific LW110 lightning warning system
15 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Campbell Scientific Aust Pty LtdThe Campbell Scientific LW110 lightning warning system provides continuous monitoring of a local electric field and triggers warnings when there is potential for lightning. Because warnings are based on measurements of electric field, instead of prior strikes, the system can detect lightning danger, even when no other strikes have occurred.
2012 the beginning of the clean energy era, says Professor Tim Flannery
14 August, 2012Earlier today, Chief Climate Commissioner Professor Tim Flannery addressed leading businesses and organisations at the Committee for Economic Development of Australia. He used the speech to discuss the evidence that 2012 will be considered as the dawn of the clean energy era.
Panasonic HIT Premium VBHN235SE10 and VBHN235SJ18 and standard VBMS230AE01 solar panels
13 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Panasonic Australia Pty LimitedPanasonic has announced three new solar panel products for the Australian market. The range features two HIT Premium Solar Panels - the VBHN235SE10 and the VBHN235SJ18 - as well as a standard level VBMS230AE01.
Citizens remain critical of battery electric vehicles
10 August, 2012The public must learn to love battery electric vehicles (BEVs) if emission-free cars are to succeed in the transport market, states a new report by GlobalData.
Bidding to provide low-emissions electricity
08 August, 2012A unique scheme that auctions power contracts to low-emissions technology companies could help Australia to transform its electricity sector and meet its long-term climate change targets at the lowest cost, according to Grattan Institute’s Energy Program Director, Tony Wood.
Endress+Hauser Proline t-mass 150 gas flowmeter
08 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Endress+Hauser Australia Pty LtdEndress+Hauser has released the Proline t-mass 150 thermal mass flowmeter for measuring gases such as compressed air, nitrogen, carbon dioxide and argon. The flowmeter measures mass flow, gas temperature, free air delivery and corrected volume - all without the need for pressure or temperature compensation.
Electric buses an eco-friendly Australian first
07 August, 2012The recent opening of the $20 million Mossman Gorge Centre, an Indigenous eco-tourism business north of Cairns, has also seen the unveiling of the first ground up built, electric safari-style bus in Australia.
Tetra Tech awarded EPA methane emissions reduction contracts
07 August, 2012Tetra Tech has been awarded two contracts to support the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in its efforts to reduce emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas and potential source of clean energy.
