Victoria's Renewable Energy Roadmap revealed
25 August, 2015Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has unveiled the Renewable Energy Roadmap — his government's plan to attract Victoria's share of renewable energy investment and jobs in Australia by 2020.
Does the future lie in hybrid energy systems?
20 August, 2015CSIRO Fellow Dr Sukhvinder Badwal has stated that hybrid energy systems stand to benefit a wide range of industries and applications.
How will Sydney power itself into the future?
10 August, 2015'Powering Sydney into the Future: the Science of Alternative Energy' will showcase leading scientists and engineers discussing the latest cutting-edge science on alternative energy possibilities and their implications for a sustainable Sydney.
Emerson Rosemount 3051S Wireless Pressure Transmitter with Perpetuum Vibration Energy Harvester and Intelligent Power Module
01 August, 2015The Rosemount 3051S Wireless Pressure Transmitter is the first Emerson wireless transmitter capable of utilising energy harvesting technology. Energy harvesting converts unused energy, such as vibration from pumps and motors, into electrical energy.
Integrating renewable energy sources into the grid
30 July, 2015Professor Jay Apt has developed an extensive body of work looking at how renewable energy sources can be better integrated into the existing electricity grid.
Beer-based biofuel to power Kiwi cars
08 July, 2015A New Zealand brewery has used the by-product of beer to produce a commercially available biofuel, which is now available at Gull service stations across the North Island.
Construction complete for bioWAVE ocean energy unit
30 June, 2015Construction and onshore testing of the prototype bioWAVE wave power unit has been completed.
An abattoir powered by biogas
10 June, 2015Bioenergy company Quantum Power has secured its 10th biogas project, which will generate up to 1 MW of renewable energy at the Southern Meats sheep processing facility in Goulburn.
Waste collection truck powered by natural gas
02 June, 2015Dennis Eagle has developed a truck prototype which uses an IntelliGas High Density Compressed Natural Gas (HDCNG) Fuel Storage System. The natural gas fuel system is said to be a world first, providing the ability to perform a full shift of between nine and 10 hours without the need to refuel.
Model S on show at Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition
19 May, 2015With two weeks until the Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition - to be held from 3-4 June at Australian Technology Park, Sydney - Tesla Motors has announced that it will be showcasing its Model S electric vehicle at the event.
Expressions of interest for electric buses at Sydney Airport
12 May, 2015Sydney Airport has invited expressions of interest from manufacturers in Australia and overseas to take part in an open tender for the supply of electric buses, to be used as part of the airport's parking and ground transport operations.
ABB supplies EV charger for renewable energy research
05 May, 2015Power and automation company ABB has been awarded a contract for the supply and installation of an electric vehicle (EV) charging solution for the Australian Energy Research Institute.
Conergy Hybrid Energy Storage System (CHESS)
15 April, 2015Conergy has introduced the Conergy Hybrid Energy Storage System (CHESS) to Australasia and Oceania. The system is designed to deliver a stable power supply for any remote or grid-connected location, reducing reliance on diesel generators by up to 70%.
Solar and wind are the UAE's most competitive energy sources
10 April, 2015A new report reveals that solar and wind power may now be the cheapest sources of new energy supply in the United Arab Emirates, with the country set to achieve a 10% share of renewable energy in its total energy supply by 2030.
Hydrogen-powered car comes to Australia
02 April, 2015Minister for Industry and Science Ian Macfarlane has unveiled Australia's first hydrogen-powered car - the Hyundai SUV ix35 Fuel Cell - as well as the country's first solar-powered hydrogen refuelling station.
