ABB and GM to collaborate on electric car battery research
28 September, 2010
ABB, the power and automation technology group, and General Motors have signed a non-exclusive memorandum of understanding to cooperate on a research and development project that will investigate uses for electric vehicle batteries once their useful life in the vehicle is over.
Aerzen Delta Hybrid rotary lobe compressor
24 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Hurll Nu-Way Pty Ltd
The Aerzen Delta Hybrid rotary lobe compressor combines rotary lobe blower and screw compressor technologies. The unit has been designed for oil-free compression of air and neutral gases and finds application in varied industries, such as wastewater treatment plants, food and chemical industries, power generation plants and the pneumatic transport of powders.
SF6 leak detection, thermal imaging and daytime corona imaging service
20 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Mondo
Select Technical Solutions (a division of SP AusNet) has an SF6 leak detection, thermal imaging and daytime corona imaging service that provides added value to greenhouse abatement and asset management plans.
Trina QuadMax monocrystalline module
16 August, 2010 | Supplied by: RFI Technology Solutions
The Trina QuadMax monocrystalline module for rooftop installations uses manufacturing processes and advanced techniques to yield claimed conversion efficiencies of up to 18.8%.
Ecotech Aurora 3000 integrating nephelometer
16 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Ecotech Pty Ltd
Backscatter measurements are now supplied standard for the Aurora 3000 integrating nephelometer.
Ecotech WinAQMSmini data acquisition system
16 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Ecotech Pty Ltd
The WinAQMSmini data acquisition system is a data gathering and control system designed for use in ambient air, meteorological and emission monitoring applications. The system uses exactly the same software as previous WinAQMS versions, but is installed on a miniature industrial computer with dimensions marginally larger than that of a mobile phone.
Lend Lease launches solar business
05 August, 2010
Lend Lease has announced the launch of Lend Lease Solar, a dedicated renewable energy business that will seek to establish market leadership in the delivery of high-quality solar solutions.
Fluid Components International (FCI) ST75 Flow Meter
04 August, 2010 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd
Engineers in search of an accurate flow measurement solution for process gas, fuel gas, inert gas or waste gases as well as air in small line sizes will be pleased to learn that the ST75 Flow Meter from Fluid Components International (FCI) is now ATEX and IECEx approved for safety in hazardous and potentially explosive plant environments.
Air quality monitoring for ‘green’ games
02 August, 2010 by Kylie Rhodes | Supplied by: Ecotech Pty Ltd
Ecotech Australia, in partnership with Envirotech India, has signed a contract to provide monitoring stations within Delhi to examine air quality during the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games (CWG), being held 3-14 October.
Wind turbines get clean bill of health - again
06 July, 2010
An independent study released today should put to rest claims that wind farms can make people sick, according to Australia’s peak clean energy body.
Australia to be a major force in wind energy
24 June, 2010 by Tim Rourke*
According to GE Energy’s Australian CEO Tim Rourke, Australia is currently positioned to be one of the world’s dominant forces in renewable energy … as long as the government continues to support stable policy making in this area.
Study on benefits and impacts of renewable energy on networks announced
23 June, 2010
The Energy Networks Association and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation have announced the commencement of a joint project focused on exploring the impacts and benefits of embedded generation for Australian electricity networks.
Retrofitting fossil fuel-fired boilers with biomass gasifiers
22 June, 2010 by Jürgen Peterseim, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Udo Hellwig, ERK Eckrohrkessel GmbH, Germany*
The delay of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) until 2013 certainly slows investment in the renewable energy sector and favours only highly profitable/low CapEx projects. Despite the ETS delay, there are two incentives remaining for energy consumers to cut fossil fuel consumption: rising fuel prices and the generation of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs).
Australian company set to supply electric vehicle charging infrastructure
09 June, 2010
Australia has the option to install Australian-made technology as an alternative to imported charging stations: Sydney-based E-Green Technologies has developed the E-Charger, which is said to be the only locally designed, developed, manufactured and patented EV charging station and can be paid and enabled by mobile phone, requiring no network subscriptions.
BP Solar Energiser Kit
01 June, 2010 | Supplied by: RFI Technology Solutions
The BP Solar Energiser Kit is an all-in-one solar electricity kit for businesses. Modular and easy to install, it is claimed users will generate more energy from the kit compared to most other modules over the life of the system.
