Watershed winery installs SunPower solar system
09 April, 2014 | Supplied by: SunPower Corporation Australia Pty LtdWatershed Premium Wines, located in Margaret River, Western Australia, has installed a 149 kW solar power system on a roof shared by the company's barrel store and wine warehouse.
Engineers called on to lead the battle against climate change
08 April, 2014The incoming president of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), Professor Geoff Maitland, is calling on engineers to take a leading role in the battle against climate change and the transition to low-carbon, renewable energies.
Burkert sponsors hydrogen electric race car
08 April, 2014Fluid technology specialist Burkert has provided a fluid control system for the fuel cell stack of the hydrogen electric race car 'Forze VI', built by students of the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands.
Waterfront uses energy savings to aid safety
04 April, 2014 | Supplied by: Office of Environment & HeritageThe Office of Environment and Heritage's Director Metropolitan Branch, Tom Grosskopf, said that works at iconic buildings on the Sydney waterfront have been part of the more than $13 million worth of savings under the NSW Government's Energy Saver Program while also increasing harbour-side safety with lighting upgrades.
US drivers using less fuel
02 April, 2014A University of Michigan researcher has found that despite population growth, fuel consumption by American drivers of light-duty vehicles is now lower than it was 15 years ago.
What's in store for solar?
02 April, 2014A major review of the Renewable Energy Target (RET) is currently underway by the federal government. It is feared by some that any changes in the RET could have a devastating effect on the industry, so what can be done?
The hot sun keeps food cool for Complete Food Services
02 April, 2014 | Supplied by: Yingli Green Energy Australia Pty LtdComplete Food Services is a wholesaler of quality food products to Melbourne's cafes, restaurants, hotels and retail food outlets. The company has been supplied with a 200 kWp solar PV system by Yingli Green Energy Australia, known as Yingli Solar, through its distribution partner EnviroGroup.
A silver lining remains for Australia's solar industry
02 April, 2014 by Derek Durham*While the federal government's recent plans to review the Renewable Energy Target (RET) are steeped in controversy, the reduction or complete removal of the RET will not spell the end of Australia's clean energy sector. Despite the negativity and doubt that surround Australia's renewables industry, the reality is this country has all the ingredients it needs to foster the development of a strong renewable energy sector.
Quality air from quality compressor
01 April, 2014 | Supplied by: Atlas Copco Compressors AustraliaWhen David Chin, manufacturing manager with Chemson Pacific, saw the need to replace his chemical plant's ageing air compressor, he had no hesitation in investing in another Atlas Copco air compressor.
Photovoltaics presentations at energy and electronics event
01 April, 2014IDTechEx's Energy Harvesting & Storage and Printed Electronics Europe will this year be co-located in Berlin from 1-2 April. The joint event will feature several presentations on the topic of photovoltaics.
Solar shading matters
25 March, 2014 | Supplied by: ARBS Exhibitions Pty LtdSunny South Australia is leading the way in solar shading.
Kaeser Kryosec refrigeration dryers
24 March, 2014 | Supplied by: Kaeser Compressors AustraliaThe Kryosec refrigeration dryers from Kaeser Compressors deliver good drying performance in ambient temperatures up to 50°C, yet are highly efficient and compact.
Kaeser ASK series rotary screw compressors
21 March, 2014 | Supplied by: Kaeser Compressors AustraliaKaeser Compressors' ASK series rotary screw compressors are compact, refined and powerful. Due to the Sigma Profile air-ends, an innovative cooling concept and high-efficiency IE3 motors, the air compressors are said to perform up to 20% better than comparable products.
Gill Instruments MetPak weather station range with Modbus output
18 March, 2014 | Supplied by: Passive ElectronicsGill Instruments has expanded the MetPak multisensor weather station range with the introduction of Modbus connectivity. The feature has been introduced to provide industrial markets with the robust, long-term reliability and high-accuracy measurement data provided by MetPak units.
Honeywell EBI R430 building management system
18 March, 2014 | Supplied by: Honeywell Process SolutionsHoneywell has updated its building management system Enterprise Buildings Integrator (EBI), enabling facility personnel to view and enhance core building technology with ease and precision. EBI R430 helps improve efficiency and reduce energy and operational costs by simplifying set-up, scheduling and control.
