Solar panels put shine on farmer savings
12 July, 2013Westpac and Meridian Energy are giving farmers in New Zealand easier access to solar energy, potentially helping them save thousands each year on their power bills.
Collective rooftop solar PV project
11 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Yingli Green Energy Australia Pty LtdThe City of Sydney's $4.3 million project with Solgen Energy installing Yingli Solar 250 W polycrystalline panels on 30 sites is claimed to be the largest collective building-mounted solar panel program in Australia. It will have a total peak electrical capacity of approximately 1.25 MW, reducing annual carbon pollution by up to 2100 tonnes.
Green Star certified waterfront building to inspire Auckland
08 July, 2013Auckland’s new ASB North Wharf building - owned by Kiwi Income Property Trust (KIPT) and tenanted by ASB Bank - has gained a ‘five Green Star’ rating for excellence in sustainability from the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC), setting the bar for the city’s waterfront development.
Bioenergy production must use resources more efficiently
04 July, 2013Using biomass for energy is an important part of the renewable energy mix. However, bioenergy production should follow EU resource efficiency principles, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA). This means extracting more energy from the same material input, and avoiding negative environmental effects potentially caused by bioenergy production.
New material could hold our energy hopes
01 July, 2013A new material that can store large amounts of energy with very little energy loss has been developed by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU). The material could be particularly transformative for wind and solar power, which can cause problems when fed into the power grid at low demand times.
Laser to detect methane leaks
01 July, 2013University of Adelaide researchers are developing a new type of laser system that will monitor methane, the main component of natural gas, levels across large areas. This will provide a useful tool for monitoring greenhouse gas emissions.
GE and Downer partner to deliver $350m Boco Rock Wind Farm
28 June, 2013Consortium partners GE Australia and New Zealand and Downer EDI have been awarded contracts to work on stage one of the Boco Rock Wind Farm, providing engineering, procurement and construction services for the $350 million project.
Toshiba High Efficiency HE Series motors
28 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Toshiba International Corp Pty LtdToshiba High Efficiency HE Series motors are built for applications where performance, long-term reliability and robustness are important elements.
How sustainable is your diet?
25 June, 2013 by SGS* | Supplied by: SGS Australia Pty LtdSustainability in the food sector is often considered at factory level, including energy saving in processes, change in sourcing habits and reduction of waste in the supply chain. Recent developments in life-cycle assessment studies and nutritional analysis have opened new paths for mapping product sustainability.
Cogeneration to power Hornsby’s new aquatic centre
25 June, 2013Simons Green Energy will design and install a 100 kW natura-gas-fired cogeneration system for Hornsby Council’s new aquatic centre, currently under construction.
Brightgreen DR700 v2 MR16 LED halogen replacement bulb
21 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Brightgreen Pty LtdBrightgreen has launched the latest addition to its retrofit range: the DR700 v2 MR16 LED halogen replacement bulb. The product features enhanced optics, a stylish sleek front and a good dimming range; it is said to have lower dimming than ever.
Noiseless electric buses for Sweden in 2015
18 June, 2013An ultra-modern bus service, featuring noiseless, emissions-free electric buses and indoor bus stops, will become a reality in the Swedish city of Gothenburg in 2015.
Sunswift Solar racer built to be safe and practical
18 June, 2013 by Lauren DavisUNSW solar car racing team ‘Sunswift’ is working hard to build a solar car which is friendly not only to the environment but also to the driver.
Marine microalgae make renewable crude oil
17 June, 2013Resources and Energy Minister Gary Gray recently unveiled the first ‘green crude’, sustainably produced by Muradel from marine microalgae at a pilot scale.
Top six places for energy losses in commercial buildings
17 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Fluke Australia Pty LtdFluke Australia has provided a list of the top six places to look for energy losses in commercial buildings together with details on how to detect these leaks using a thermal imaging scanner.
