First Solar sets another world record for CdTe solar PV efficiency
02 February, 2012First Solar has set a new world record for cadmium‐telluride (CdTe) photovoltaic (PV) solar module efficiency, achieving 14.4% total area efficiency.
Eminent Australian scientist joins MBD Energy
02 February, 2012MBD Energy Limited, which proposes to recycle waste CO2 emissions from coal-fired power stations and other forms of heavy industry into commercial production of algae biomass, has appointed Australia’s former Chief Scientist, Robin Batterham AO, to its board as a non-executive director.
Siemens electric eChopper motorcycle propels leading-edge technology
02 February, 2012Siemens Australia has presented a fully electrified high-performance motorcycle, the eChopper, to Australia at the Pacific 2012 Maritime Exposition in Sydney.
ADC BioScientific LCpro-SD portable photosynthesis system
01 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Anri Instruments & Controls Pty LtdThe LCpro-SD is a portable and easy-to-use photosynthesis system with full experimental programming and environmental control. The device provides full automatic and enhanced control of the environmental conditions within the plant leaf chamber. It is claimed to control CO2, H2O, temperature and PAR more accurately and easily than ever before.
Marl 748 series LED floodlight
27 January, 2012 | Supplied by: Aerospace & Defence ProductsThe Marl 748 series floodlight is just 10 cm deep, but delivers 3000 lumens from an input power of just 56 W. The lamp has a rated life of 60,000 h, equivalent to over 13 years at 12 hours per day.
ABB and partners to evaluate the re-use of the Nissan Leaf battery for commercial purposes
25 January, 2012ABB, 4R Energy, Nissan North America (NNA) and Sumitomo Corporation of America have formed a partnership to evaluate the re-use of the battery packs that power the Nissan Leaf, the world’s first and only all-electric car designed for the mass market. The purpose is to evaluate and test the residential and commercial applications of energy storage systems or backup power sources using lithium-ion battery packs reclaimed from electric vehicles after use.
Experts say wind power is a safe and healthy alternative to fossil fuels
24 January, 2012The national coalition of healthcare groups, the Climate and Health Alliance (CAHA), has today released its Position Statement on wind turbines and human health, rejecting the claims of anti-wind groups that wind power poses a threat to health.
Burkert Element Neutrino 8202 and 8222 analytical transmitters
20 January, 2012 | Supplied by: Burkert Fluid Control SystemsBurkert has launched the Neutrino analytical transmitters; the 8202 (for pH or redox potential) and 8222 (for conductivity). They are designed for operation with different sensor types, offering adaption across a range of applications where measurement of pH, ORP or conductivity is required.
Report reveals big savings in small energy
05 January, 2012Smarter use of local energy resources can cut both power bills and carbon emissions, according to a new report from the University of Technology, Sydney.
Biomass for energy or biofuels
07 December, 2011
The Bioenergy Australia conference which was held on the Gold Coast in November showcased some of the most advanced and innovative bioenergy technologies being developed from around the world.
Solar farm for WA
02 December, 2011
First Solar has announced that construction has commenced on the 10 MW AC Greenough River Solar Farm, located 50 km south of Geraldton. Once completed, the solar farm will be the first utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) project in Australia and will bring significant investment to the local community through a partnership with local civil contractor WBHO Civil - the company awarded the Phase 1 construction contract for the project.
Revolution of concentrating solar power plants
01 December, 2011
ABB has launched a new concept for turnkey concentrating solar power plants (CSP) based on a low-cost, highly efficient and highly scalable technology that is claimed to use considerably less material, land and water than other CSP technology. The plants use 70% less material, require 40% less land and consume 80% less water per megawatt generated than parabolic trough designs.
Renewable energy power agreement
24 November, 2011
Acciona and Origin have signed a power purchase agreement for Gunning Windfarm.
Li-Cor Greenhouse Gas Analyser (GHG) Packages
23 November, 2011 | Supplied by: John Morris Scientific Pty Ltd
Li-Cor’s Greenhouse Gas Analyser (GHG) Packages provide simultaneous in-situ methane, carbon dioxide and water vapour data for eddy covariance applications and atmospheric flux monitoring.
Renewable Energy Solutions Eco Whisper Turbine
23 November, 2011 | Supplied by: Renewable Energy Solutions Australia Holdings Ltd
The Eco Whisper Turbine features an intuitive blade design that is virtually silent. The turbine stands at 21 m high and the blade measures 6.5 m. The 20 kW electricity-producing wind turbine has a unique cowl/ring that prevents air from spilling off the blades. The wind hub and blade are made from aluminium and are therefore resistant to rust. If the turbine is placed in a good wind site it has the ability to generate 45,000 plus kWh per annum.
