Control and instrumentation business acquired
19 September, 2008
Parsons Brinckerhoff has acquired Sigma Energy Solutions’ Control and Instrumentation business.
Technology creating more efficient engines
17 September, 2008 by Kylie Wilson-Field
Impulse Engine Technology, a small engineering firm located in Sydney, has recently developed two new technologies which are claimed to make all engines, old or new, more powerful, more fuel efficient and cleaner to run, whether the vehicle uses carburetion, gas, fuel injection or diesel.
In a recent interview with Sustainability Matters, managing director Alexander Chabry discusses the technology, how it works and how it could revolutionise the motor vehicle industry.
ISO launches development of future standard on energy management
16 September, 2008
ISO’s project committee PC 242 aims to develop an International Standard on energy management. The future ISO 50001 will establish a framework for industrial plants, commercial facilities or entire organisations to manage energy.
Students focus on sustainable energy systems
16 September, 2008
Australian university students are being asked to step forward with ideas on sustainable energy solutions for the 2009 Bayer-UNEP Eco-Minds Forum.
Queensland carbon capture project
09 September, 2008
In a first for Queensland, CSIRO and Tarong Energy today announced a $5 million joint pilot project to capture greenhouse gases.
Australian Museum Eureka Prizes People's Choice Award announced
03 September, 2008
Nicole Kuepper has been voted Australia’s favourite scientist in the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes People’s Choice Award.
Companies sign clean coal energy agreement
03 September, 2008
EESTech Inc and China’s Datong Coal Mine Group have signed an exclusive agreement to undertake a feasibility and project development program that will use methane and waste coal to supply power for the mining operations.
Grant to promote biodiesel research
28 August, 2008
Case IH has announced a $10,000 grant for biodiesel research or trials.
Altium supports solar car teams
28 August, 2008
Altium is supporting two student projects from the University of New South Wales and the University of Iowa to design, build and race solar cars.
The hype surrounding hydrogen
20 August, 2008 by Kylie Wilson-Field
As fuel prices spike across the globe, many large transport manufacturers are in the stages of developing alternative fuel sources. According to reports, hydrogen is at the forefront of this development as it is an environmentally cleaner source of energy to end users, particularly in transportation applications, as it does not release pollutants or greenhouse gases. Sustainability Matters talks to a global expert in liquid and compressed hydrogen fuelling systems about the latest developments in hydrogen fuel cells.
Technology stores solar energy
15 August, 2008
MIT researchers have discovered a way to store energy for use when the sun isn't shining. This discovery could transform solar power from a marginal alternative power source to a mainstream energy source.
Board of inquiry to consider renewable generation
14 August, 2008
New Zealand Environment Minister Trevor Mallard has appointed an independent board of inquiry to consider the proposed National Policy Statement for Renewable Electricity Generation.
Company in final acquisition negotiations
14 August, 2008
Pacific Environment Limited is in discussions with EcoVision Solutions and Commerical Energy Services about the possible acquisition of both companies.
Carbon capture milestone for CSIRO in China
01 August, 2008
Just weeks out from the Olympics, the CSIRO and its Chinese partners have launched a post-combustion capture (PCC) pilot plant in Beijing that strips carbon dioxide from power station flue gases in an effort to stem climate change.
Schneider Electric acquires Xantrex Technology
30 July, 2008
Schneider Electric has signed an agreement with Xantrex Technology to acquire all of its common shares.
