Every cloud has a solar lining
26 June, 2012 by Lauren DavisSolar intermittency - the interruption of solar power due to cloud cover, night-time or the sun simply not shining brightly enough - has been a major factor in preventing Australia from fully embracing solar energy. Now, the CSIRO is working hard to understand how to manage this problem.
More than 9 in 10 businesses unaware carbon tax assistance is available
25 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Energy ActionThousands of organisations across Australia are missing out on potential financial aid that could help them combat the impact of the carbon tax, says Energy Action. The start of a new financial year provides an opportunity to review what funding options are available.
Australia’s coal production set to soar but carbon emissions to decline from 2018
25 June, 2012Modelling from carbon analytics firm RepuTex indicates investment in new mines will continue to drive production for the best part of the next decade, with output and resultant carbon emissions forecast to rise to record levels.
Landmark report shows economic benefits of wind farms
22 June, 2012A typical 50 MW wind farm pays host farmers some $250,000 per year, is constructed by workers who spend up to $1.2 million locally and contributes up to $80,000 annually to community projects, according to a landmark study into the economic benefits of wind farms.
Electric future for cars
21 June, 2012 by Alice RichardNissan invited Sustainability Matters to test drive the Nissan LEAF - its purpose-built, all-electric car, which is now on sale in Australia.
Kaeser Sigma Control 2 internal compressor controller
18 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Kaeser Compressors AustraliaThe Sigma Control 2 (SC2) from Kaeser is a PC integrated into a compressor. All current Kaeser rotary screw compressors and mobile air compressors are equipped with the product.
Using the sun to solve water quality problems
18 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Iguana Water SolutionsWhen Eurobodalla Shire council was looking to control blue green algae and improve dissolved oxygen and pH levels at Deep Creek Dam, it installed five SolarBee long-distance water circulators.
ABB electric drives save a record 310 million megawatt hours in 2011
14 June, 2012 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdPower and automation technology group ABB has released its annual estimate of the savings achieved by its installed base of drives. About 310 million megawatt-hours (MWh) of electric power was saved by ABB drives in 2011, an increase of 19% compared with the previous year.
First Solar to provide solar power projects for AGL under Solar Flagships Program
13 June, 2012First Solar has announced that it will supply, construct and maintain large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) power projects totalling 159 MWAC for AGL, following AGL’s selection as the successful proponent in the solar PV category of the Solar Flagships Program independent reassessment process.
Schneider Electric iEM3000, EM3500 and PM3200 series three-phase, DIN rail-mounted energy and power meters
13 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricEnergy management specialist Schneider Electric has announced the release of the iEM3000, EM3500 and PM3200 series three-phase, DIN rail-mounted range of energy and power meters; suitable for energy reporting, bill validation and cost allocation applications.
Discovery could lead to greener ways of making drugs
06 June, 2012Discoveries made during PhD studies by Victoria University graduate Emma Dangerfield could revolutionise the pharmaceutical industry by allowing drugs to be made in a more environmentally friendly way.
Climate change expert: Australia will go nuclear by 2030
05 June, 2012A University of Adelaide scientist believes it is inevitable that Australia will become a user of the world’s most advanced nuclear power technology, if the country is serious about cutting carbon emissions.
Green engine for Eagle Street
05 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Clarke Energy Pty LtdClarke Energy Australia has recently commissioned a 1 MW GE Jenbacher gas engine which is an integral component of the Trigeneration plant installed at One One One Eagle Street - a 44-level, premium-grade office development in Brisbane’s ‘Golden Triangle’ precinct.
Increasing efficiency of thin film solar
04 June, 2012In a boon for the local solar industry, a team of researchers from Swinburne University of Technology and Suntech Power Holdings has developed what is claimed to be the world’s most efficient broadband nanoplasmonic solar cells.
Higher EU greenhouse gas emissions in 2010 due to economic recovery and cold winter
04 June, 2012The European Environment Agency (EEA) has published data revealing that greenhouse gas emissions increased in 2010, as a result of both economic recovery in many countries after the 2009 recession and a colder winter. Nonetheless, emissions growth was somewhat contained by continued strong growth in renewable energy sources.
