Caterpillar Cat hybrid power systems
18 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Energy Power Systems AustraliaCaterpillar’s hybrid power systems for telecommunications applications are designed to reduce operating costs.
Auditing the energy efficiency of compressors
16 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Atlas Copco Compressors AustraliaCHEP, a provider of pallet and container pooling solutions, has achieved significant energy savings through the installation of energy-efficient Atlas Copco compressors at its pallet production and repair sites in the UK. The savings from the installation have been measured at over 1000 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
Fujitsu General ARTG slim duct indoor unit
16 July, 2013Fujitsu General has introduced its ARTG slim duct indoor air-conditioning unit designed for installation into new and existing commercial and domestic applications. The indoor units provide good comfort and energy efficiency.
The future looks bright for solar PV in Australia
15 July, 2013 by Daman Cole* | Supplied by: Yingli Green Energy Australia Pty LtdFour stages can typically be identified in every economic cycle: growth, development, maturity and decline. Those who believe that the future of solar power in Australia is troubled are wrong, mistrusting a market which last year accounted for 4% of global PV installations and was ranked sixth in the world.
Hydrogen - the new ‘green’ superfuel
12 July, 2013Thousands of remote Australian communities and South Pacific islands stand to benefit from a clean energy pilot program being undertaken in New Zealand.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
