Algae to fuel a renewable future
10 April, 2013Queensland Premier Campbell Newman helped progress research into renewable energy when he yesterday opened an advanced solar biofuels pilot plant designed to develop microalgae-based systems as a source of clean fuel.
Breakthrough in race to create ‘bio-batteries’
10 April, 2013Scientists at the University of East Anglia have made an important breakthrough in the quest to generate clean electricity from bacteria.
Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 525 AC Drive
09 April, 2013 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaRockwell Automation’s compact Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 525 AC drive helps machine builders and end users simplify equipment design and operation, and speed-up installation and configuration.
Australia makes its first solar power million
08 April, 2013The number of Australian homes with solar power systems has passed the one million mark, according to figures from the Clean Energy Regulator that confirm the milestone was reached in March.
Mackay Sugar’s recipe for energy savings success
05 April, 2013 | Supplied by: Mackay SugarOne of the country’s biggest sugar companies has opened a cogeneration facility that uses waste from its processes to produce enough electricity to meet one-third of Mackay City’s power needs, as well as supply steam and electricity to its own mill and sugar refinery.
Fully renewable electricity could be competitive, says study
05 April, 2013A carbon price of between $50 and $100 per tonne of carbon dioxide would make coal- and gas-fired power less economical than renewable electricity, a UNSW study shows.
Solar Inception SolaGRID ESS turnkey energy storage systems
05 April, 2013 | Supplied by: Solar Inception Pty LtdSolar Inception has announced a smart renewable energy storage solution that can capture energy from multiple sources, including solar, wind, hydro, diesel Genset and the grid, and then use the stored energy on demand.
Nickel Energy commercial solar energy installation
04 April, 2013 | Supplied by: Nickel EnergyWith more than 4.3 MW of solar installations across Queensland and NSW, Nickel Energy can advise on powering businesses with clean, renewable energy.
Super-thin solar cells in 2020
04 April, 2013Nanoscientists at the University of Oslo are currently developing the next generation of solar cells which will be 20 times thinner than current solar cells.
Office building energy rating scheme to add value for tenants and owners
04 April, 2013Development of an energy measurement and rating scheme that will raise the bar for energy performance in New Zealand office buildings is well underway.
Is north orientation best for me?
04 April, 2013 by Daryl Wilson*Most people would be reluctant to put solar panels on east- or west-facing roofs as they fear that they may be losing too much power production and increasing their return on investment too much. However, RETI has produced some surprising results in the difference in performance between different orientated panels.
Save energy and earn revenue
04 April, 2013 | Supplied by: Enel X Australia Pty LtdWhat if businesses were told that they could use less energy and get paid more for it? Demand response programs in Australia and New Zealand can do just that.
NY Jets score a touchdown with Yingli Solar
03 April, 2013 | Supplied by: Yingli Green Energy Australia Pty LtdThe New York Jets are the proud owners of the NFL’s largest PV system at a team headquarters. The 690 kW photovoltaic (PV) array from Yingli Solar is located on the vast, unobstructed roof of the team’s main training facility outside Newark, NJ - an ideal location for solar energy.
University’s solar-powered sound system shines at Bluesfest
02 April, 2013Performances in the VIP area of the recent Byron Bay festival ‘Bluesfest’ were powered solely by the sun thanks to Southern Cross University’s (SCU) new green initiative - a solar-powered sound system.
Auckland Museum cuts carbon emissions by 31% in two years
02 April, 2013Auckland War Memorial Museum has achieved a milestone in its sustainability efforts by cutting its carbon footprint during 2012 by 21%, taking its reduction over the past two years to 31%. This result means the museum expects to spend 35% less on electricity and gas in 2013 compared to what was spent in its benchmark year of 2010.
