First Solar begins building 250 ha solar plant
28 January, 2014First Solar has commenced construction on a 250 ha solar plant in Nyngan, NSW - the largest utility-scale solar project in Australia. The company will install approximately 1,350,000 thin-film photovoltaic (PV) modules for the project, which will generate clean, renewable energy with no emissions, waste or water consumption during operation.
EDVs have little impact on emissions, says study
24 January, 2014North Carolina State University researchers have conducted a study into hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles (electric drive vehicles, or EDVs) in order to predict their potential impact on emissions.
Building energy intelligence in Las Vegas
24 January, 2014 | Supplied by: BuildingIQThe City of Las Vegas, already one of the most water-smart cities in the nation, was also searching for ways to become one of the most energy efficient. Advanced building intelligence software offered new and exciting potential to reduce energy costs, meet sustainability objectives and ensure continued high reliability of the power grid.
Coca-Cola installs millionth HFC-free cooler
23 January, 2014The Coca-Cola Company has installed its millionth hydrofluorocarbon (HFC)-free cooler using natural refrigerant in the marketplace. The milestone marks significant progress in the company's effort to phase out the use of HFC refrigerant in Coca-Cola dispensers, vending machines and coolers.
Updated database shows where and how New Zealanders use energy
22 January, 2014New Zealand's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) has updated the Energy End Use Database, providing users with estimates of energy use across the country in categories such as sector, technology, end use and fuel type.
Atlas Copco helps turn Nottingham's waste into energy
21 January, 2014 | Supplied by: Atlas Copco Compressors AustraliaUK waste management company FCC Environment is using the latest energy-efficient compressor and filtration solutions from Atlas Copco to help turn waste into energy at its Nottingham waste processing site.
Solar thermal study in South Australia
17 January, 2014Natural gas and electricity provider Alinta Energy, with the support of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and the South Australian government, is planning to undertake a $2.3 million feasibility study into solar thermal power generation at Port Augusta.
Four tips for saving on compressed air energy
17 January, 2014 | Supplied by: Hurll Nu-Way Pty LtdEnergy consumption and energy efficiency are of primary concern to many compressor users. There are many well-known methods for keeping on top of energy consumption; however, there are some less famous yet clever ways to cut your bills down further.
Schneider Electric SE8000 Series room controller
14 January, 2014 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric EnergyThe SE8000 Series is a sophisticated addition to the Schneider Electric portfolio of room controllers. The series can be used to monitor and control heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and lighting to ensure the systems are always operating at peak performance.
Yingli Solar's new technical manager for Oceania
14 January, 2014Yingli Solar has appointed Christian Bindel to the newly created role of technical manager for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
Fluke Calibration 6135A/PMUCAL Phasor Measurement Unit Calibration System
10 January, 2014 | Supplied by: Fluke Australia Pty LtdThe Fluke Calibration 6135A/PMUCAL Phasor Measurement Unit Calibration System is claimed to be the only automated and traceable PMU calibration system available. It is suitable for PMU designers and manufacturers, national metrology institutes, third-party calibration houses and electrical utilities.
Alice Springs a successful solar city
07 January, 2014For the past five years, Alice Springs has been one of seven areas taking part in the Australian Government's Solar Cities Program. The town's successes over this time have been captured in the report 'Alice Solar City: 2008-2013'.
Biogas powers beer brewing in Central America
07 January, 2014 | Supplied by: CST Wastewater SolutionsLatin American beer-brewing company Compañía Cervecera de Nicaragua (CCN) is employing technology which can convert food and beverage wastewater to green energy.
Cogeneration: size does matter
07 January, 2014 by Andrew LIM, MEng (Manufacturing), Cogen ConsultCogeneration is not a new concept, yet many cogeneration plants perform at a suboptimal level because of sizing issues which determine the utilisation, potential heat recovery and ultimately the return of investment of the cogeneration plant. Many consider sizing a cogeneration plant a 'black art' and relegate it to the equipment suppliers. However, it is the customer who has to make the final, informed decision.
Solar power system for Sirromet Wines
06 January, 2014 | Supplied by: Energy ActionSirromet Wines has installed a 200 kW solar power system at its headquarters near Brisbane. A total of 800 photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, each rated 250 W, have been fitted in separate arrays to the roofs of the two largest buildings at the Mount Cotton winery.
