Brewery opts for cogeneration
29 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Simons Green EnergySimons Green Energy has designed, and is supplying and installing, the 1200 kWe of natural gas fired cogeneration at the soon to be completed Little Creatures Brewery in Geelong. The installation of the cogeneration system will provide a large portion of the brewery’s electricity demands and will use the waste heat generated by the engines to provide hot water for the numerous process heating applications. The units will be configured to run parallel to the grid, meaning that the only energy to be purchased from the grid will be that over and above what the engines can supply, which is expected to be very little.
Trigeneration system at university
28 August, 2012 | Supplied by: MPower Products Pty LimitedMPower has recently completed the design, supply and installation of a trigeneration plant for the Tyree Energy Technology Building at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). The trigeneration system helped the university to achieve the Six Star Green Star design rating for the building. As the power generation equipment is located on the roof of the building, space plus noise and vibration levels were challenging.
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.
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.
Otago research to seek energy efficiency in NZ’s transport sector
27 August, 2012How to create an energy-efficient transport sector is a question about to be tackled by University of Otago researchers in a multimillion-dollar, multiyear project. The university’s Centre for Sustainability has won a bid to run a national project looking at energy uses in New Zealand’s homes, small businesses and transport sector.
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.
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.
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.
