Communities could drive the switch to clean energy
17 April, 2014A senior researcher at the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) has claimed that Australia will continue to lag behind other countries in heeding the UN's call to switch to clean sources of energy - unless the burgeoning community energy sector is allowed to thrive.
Enphase Energy appoints managing director for Asia-Pacific
15 April, 2014Microinverter provider Enphase Energy has appointed Nathan Dunn as its new managing director for APAC. His previous roles include managing director of GE Lighting Australia and general manager, Mobile Communications, for LG Electronics in Australia and New Zealand.
NAB banks on a green building
15 April, 2014 by Lauren Davis | Supplied by: Norman Disney & YoungNational Australia Bank (NAB) has unveiled its new home in Melbourne's Docklands at 700 Bourke St.
ABB supports solar-powered aeroplane
11 April, 2014Power and automation company ABB has announced that it will support Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg in their attempt to fly around the world in a solar-powered aeroplane.
Perth Wave Energy Project closer to completion
10 April, 2014Carnegie Wave Energy has revealed three CETO 5 buoyant actuators to be used in its Perth Wave Energy Project (PWEP) - the first operating wave energy array project in the world and the first to produce both clean energy and fresh water.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
