Designing and testing high-efficiency wind generator
03 May, 2013 by Erko Lepa, ABB Finland, and Tobias Thurnherr and Alexander Faulstich, ABB Switzerland | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdMedium speed permanent magnet generators (MS PMGs) deliver more than 98% efficiency - the highest of any commercial wind generator design. Efficiency is also high at partial loads in low wind conditions, enabling the optimum annual production of kWh. This article spotlights the design and testing effort behind ABB’s multi-MW medium-speed and medium-voltage generator-converter package.
ABB to power one of Africa’s largest photovoltaic solar plants
03 May, 2013Power and automation technology group ABB has won an order worth around $25 million to supply electrical and control systems for a new 75 MW photovoltaic (PV) power plant in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. The order was booked in the first quarter.
Sowing the seeds for a clean energy future
03 May, 2013 | Supplied by: AusIndustryRichgro is an Australian-owned family business that has been helping people tend their gardens since 1916. In mid-2009, Richgro drew up plans to install a major organic fertiliser plant on its site in Jandakot, Western Australia. However, the creation of this new plant would increase Richgro’s annual electricity bill to almost $500,000.
Trends and forecasts for organic photovoltaics (OPVs)
02 May, 2013 by Dr Harry Zervos, Senior Technology Analyst, IDTechExAs discussed in the IDTechEx Research report ‘Organic Photovoltaics (OPV) 2013-2023: Technologies, Markets, Players’, organic photovoltaics, although potentially a disruptive technology, do not currently offer very high efficiency levels or lifetime and these characteristics limit their market uptake. On the other hand, OPVs can offer versatility in form factor, improved indoor performance and low capital expenditure for large-scale manufacture. In this article, Dr Harry Zervos, Senior Technology Analyst, IDTechEx, summarises some of the details of the report.
Clean energy booster funding for vaccine manufacturer
02 May, 2013Veterinary vaccine manufacturer MSD Animal Health will use up to $335,660 of carbon price revenue to install a solar photovoltaic energy system at its manufacturing site in Bendigo East, cutting pollution and saving energy costs.
Facilities making savings with energy-efficient lighting
02 May, 2013 | Supplied by: EELCO - Energy Efficient Lighting CompanyWhat do Valvoline, Eilbeck Cranes, Southern Steel and 3M have in common? They have all recently upgraded their power-hungry 400 W high-bay lights to energy-efficient EELCO fittings. Apart from an immediate improvement in illumination levels, all four companies can also take advantage of significant government rebates now available for approved energy-efficient upgrades.
Toshiba High Efficiency Ultra Series motors
01 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Toshiba International Corp Pty LtdToshiba High Efficiency Ultra Series motors are built for high-quality machine manufacturers who value the quality, reliability and benefits of high efficiencies.
Hawaiian auto businesses say aloha to renewable energy
30 April, 2013 | Supplied by: Kyocera Document Solutions AustraliaKyocera Solar has supplied Kyocera solar modules to ProVision Solar that will power a total of eight auto businesses on the Big Island of Hawaii, making it one of the greenest enterprises on the island.
Ilum-a-Lite Light Eco Elegance LED Panel Light
26 April, 2013 | Supplied by: Ilum-a-lite Pty LtdIlum-a-Lite has announced the Light Eco Elegance LED Panel Light. Suitable for commercial and office lighting, the range of LED panel lights has been designed to replace 2 x 36″ fluorescent lighting troffers.
ABB to acquire solar inverter company Power-One
24 April, 2013ABB, the global power and automation technology group, and Power-One, a provider of renewable energy and of energy-efficient power conversion and power management solutions, have agreed to a transaction in which ABB will acquire Power-One for $6.35 per share in cash or $1028 million equity value.
Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel cogeneration installation complete
23 April, 2013 | Supplied by: Simons Green EnergySimons Green Energy has completed the installation of a 70 kWe cogeneration system at the soon-to-be-opened Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel. As part of the new International Airport precinct, the hotel has adopted a range of environmental initiatives in line with the Sydney Airport Environmental Management Strategy.
Imark SR and SRX MPPT Solar Regulators
18 April, 2013 | Supplied by: Imark CommunicationsImark Communications has released the SR and SRX family of MPPT Solar Regulators for remote off-grid solar power installations wherever it is necessary to operate DC equipment and the only source of power is solar.
Improving monitoring of emissions from coal seam gas production
16 April, 2013The Gillard government is moving to improve measurement and reporting of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere from coal seam gas (CSG) exploration and production. A discussion paper released today sets out proposals to introduce new CSG-specific measurement and estimation methods into Australia’s greenhouse gas reporting framework.
Carbon pollution declines as economy grows
16 April, 2013National Greenhouse Accounts released yesterday show Australia’s carbon pollution fell slightly during 2012, even though the economy continued to grow, due mainly to lower greenhouse gas emissions from the electricity generation sector.
Forestry wood waste for renewable energy
15 April, 2013The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) has today called on state and federal governments to promote the opportunities for woody waste to produce more renewable energy, provided these resources are sourced from sustainably managed forests.
