Powering the future — solar cells by the metre
23 February, 2009
Trials promise a new era of solar cells that are printed like money.
Powering the future — solar cells by the metre
19 February, 2009
Trials promise a new era of solar cells that are printed like money.
Scientists share sustainable research
04 February, 2009
Scientists will share reasearch on onboard hydrogen storage systems and materials that can generate electricity from heat energy at the University of Otago, New Zealand.
Electric sea-snake may provide low-cost energy from waves
29 January, 2009
A scale model of a wave-energy device is being tested at Southampton University, UK. Its inventors believe the device may provide a practical way of producing low-cost electricity from the energy in sea waves.
Governor-General talks emission reduction at energy summit
23 January, 2009
Governor-General Quentin Bryce spoke about the "huge challenge facing humanity" — balancing our right to energy with our responsibility to the planet — in her address at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi.
Spray-on material to lead to cheaper solar panels
22 January, 2009
A spray-on material that could make solar panels cheaper is to be developed in a joint research effort.
Insurance policies to support greenhouse gas mitigation technologies
20 January, 2009
Zurich has created two new insurance policies to support greenhouse gas mitigation technologies and address the unique needs of carbon capture and sequestration.
Australian gas transmission industry call for focus on natural gas
19 January, 2009
The Australian gas transmission industry has called on the Rudd government to increase its focus on natural gas and introduce a 'gas target' for power generation to encourage lower-cost means of reducing carbon emissions.
‘Smart’ fridges stay cool by talking to each other
16 January, 2009
'Smart’ fridges that run on renewable electricity and are capable of negotiating the most energy-efficient way to keep food cold have been developed by researchers from CSIRO’s Energy Transformed Flagship.
Colour printer
01 January, 2009 | Supplied by: Hewlett Packard Enterprise
The HP Color LaserJet CM6040 Multifunction Printer (MFP) is designed to be environmentally friendly during its life cycle.
Energy-saving lighting control
01 January, 2009 | Supplied by: Control Supplies Pty Ltd
With a maximum connected load of 230 W, Powerboss Eluma is claimed to achieve significant savings over conventional HID (metal halide or high pressure sodium) or fluorescent lighting, which may have a comparative connected load of 450 W or more.
NATA accredited pyranometer calibration facility
01 January, 2009 | Supplied by: Ecotech Pty Ltd
Ecotech has extended its NATA accredited services to include calibrations of pyranometers.
Energy-efficient lamp
01 January, 2009 | Supplied by: Megaman Lighting Australia Pty Ltd
The GA911i energy-efficient lamp is a compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) designed to be a straight replacement for the common incandescent lamp.
Strategic partnerships to develop renewable energy solutions
23 December, 2008
Leighton Contractors has expanded its capability in the Australian renewable energy sector by executing agreements with two global technology providers to explore and develop wave and solar power projects in the region.
Couple travel around Australia on waste vegetable oil
22 December, 2008
Australian-born Gerard Mimmo and his English wife Rachel left their fast-paced corporate lives behind to embark on a pioneering 36,000 km expedition around the continent, running their car on waste vegetable oil (WVO) collected from fish and chip and takeaway shops along the way.
