Funding to accelerate the commercialisation of biofuel technologies
12 March, 2013The production of sustainable, clean fuels is a step closer to a commercial reality following an Australian Government investment of $9.8 million in two projects through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s (ARENA) Advanced Biofuels Investment Readiness Program.
Overestimating wind power
11 March, 2013The latest research in mesoscale atmospheric modelling, published in the journal Environmental Research Letters, suggests that the generating capacity of large-scale wind farms has been overestimated.
Commercial production of biofuel a step closer
08 March, 2013An algae biofuel demonstration plant will be built by Muradel, a joint venture by Murdoch University, Adelaide Research and Innovation and commercial partner SQC, after the federal government announced $4.4 million of funding.
Lapp Kabel Ölflex Solar XLR-R cable
08 March, 2013 | Supplied by: DKSH Australia Pty LtdThe Ölflex Solar XLR-R cable is approved by TÜV Rheinland according to 2PfG 1169/08.2007 (PV1-F) and meets all the requirements of AS5033.2012.
Solar cabling solutions get sporty
08 March, 2013 | Supplied by: DKSH Australia Pty LtdIn the stadium of current German football champions Borussia Dortmund (Signal Iduna Park), a total of 8800 thin-film solar modules were installed on the roof with a total power of 924 kWp. To provide a reliable connection for the modules, Lapp Systems produced four-way Y array harnesses.
Collaboration to plan future power
05 March, 2013A $3.3 million CSIRO grant is being shared between four universities to investigate the most economically efficient energy network for Australia’s future.
Energy management to help councils
01 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Halytech Pty LtdResponding to requests from users, Halytech has improved its Illuminator sports-field lighting management system to monitor energy use and, where appropriate, enable councils to charge for it.
Renewable energy cooling for supercomputer
01 March, 2013The development of a renewable system for cooling Australia’s largest supercomputer is one step closer following the start of an innovative geothermal energy project in Perth.
Australia’s largest green roof project launched
27 February, 2013 | Supplied by: HASSELLThe University of Melbourne and the Lord Mayor of Melbourne have launched Australia’s largest green roof research and outreach project at the university’s Burnley Campus near Richmond.
Ilum-a-Lite LED Flood Lights for Outdoor Lighting
26 February, 2013 | Supplied by: Ilum-a-lite Pty LtdComing soon to Ilum-a-Lite is a range of exclusive LED Flood Lights for Outdoor Lighting complete with built-in driver.
Fracking under pressure as investors call for risk reporting and reduction
21 February, 2013Investors have called on oil and gas companies to disclose critical information about the ways they are managing and measuring the risks associated with hydraulic fracturing operations and shale gas transmission.
Infratec VarioCAMhr thermal imaging camera
21 February, 2013 | Supplied by: SciTech Pty LtdThe VarioCAMhr from Infratec is a high-resolution camera for high thermal imaging performance.
German engineer sends his robot into the desert
20 February, 2013Ridha Azaiz, an aspiring German engineer, wanted to build a robot that restores the efficiency of solar power systems by cleaning the panels so they function properly.
In my opinion: Why do building owners settle for less?
20 February, 2013 by Bob Sharon, CEO, Green Global Consulting | Supplied by: Green Global SolutionsIt’s an all-too-common story with building retrofits that owners opt for a litany of bandaid solutions rather than a holistic approach.
Corn cobs suitable for bioenergy production
14 February, 2013When energy officials proposed using crop residues to produce cellulosic ethanol, concerned scientists took to the fields to learn more about how these residues protect soil from erosion and enhance soil quality.
