Energy

Harnessing wind energy at high altitude

04 June, 2012

Research at RMIT University has demonstrated the feasibility of capturing some of the vast energy reserves in the upper atmospheric winds, a significant advance for wind power technology.


Quick and easy energy measurement with new metering device

01 June, 2012

The ambitious goals set by the German government to promote energy efficiency have put pressure on companies to change their energy-use policies. But the sustainable management of energy resources and the associated energy-saving measures can only be implemented if users have a reliable means of quantifying their power consumption. A new metering device, which was presented at the Sensor+Test 2012 trade fair in Nuremberg from 22-24 May, has enabled them to do just that.


Sustaining a clean energy future

01 June, 2012 by Sylvia Tulloch, Director and Joint Founder, Dyesol Limited* | Supplied by: Dyesol

Solar photovoltaic (PV) electricity continues to grow rapidly across the world and is now, after hydro and wind power, the third most important renewable energy source in terms of globally installed capacity. PV represented about 0.5% of global electricity demand and 1% of peak power demand at the end of 2011^.


South Australian wind power figures vindicate radical energy plan

31 May, 2012

Yesterday, energy consultants EnergyQuest broke the news that wind power supplied 31% of South Australia’s electricity in the last quarter - up from 21% 12 months ago. Just six years ago, the contribution of wind in South Australia was close to zero.


Australian solar technology breaks the 20% barrier

30 May, 2012

Australian solar research has produced photovoltaic solar cells that recently broke the 20% barrier for conversion efficiency in capturing the sun’s energy, the highest-ever efficiency for a low-cost, commercial silicon solar cell.


NZ’s $4.6 billion national grid investment

29 May, 2012

The Sustainable Electricity Association of New Zealand (SEANZ) has welcomed the government’s Budget announcement that $4.6 billion would be spent upgrading the national electricity grid over the next 10 years.


Shining a light on energy savings

29 May, 2012 | Supplied by: EELCO - Energy Efficient Lighting Company

As electricity prices soar, many commercial and industrial facilities are seeking viable solutions to reducing their energy consumption. Lighting is one area where savings can be made.


Savvy students’ solution can cut costs of power bills

29 May, 2012

Consumers could save on power bills thanks to an energy-saving solution devised by two savvy students at the University of Sydney’s Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies.


Renewables set to defy M&A downturn - but is Australia ready?

29 May, 2012 | Supplied by: KPMG Australia

Private equity and infrastructure funds are preparing to fly in the face of the downturn and kickstart an increase in deal activity in the renewable energy sector over the next 18 months, according to ‘Green Power: 2012’, KPMG’s annual survey of global renewable energy mergers and acquisitions (M&A).


Sunways solar inverters

28 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Solar Energy Australia

Solar Energy Australia (SEA) is now the distributor of Sunways Solar Inverters in Australia and will also provide the customer service for these devices. Comprising the AT, NT and PT device series, the agreement with SEA covers the entire Sunways product range for solar inverters.


CEFC a distraction, not a solution, claims BZE

25 May, 2012

Renewable energy think-tank Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) has released its response to the government’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) legislation as it was recommended by the CEFC Expert Review in April 2011. The $10 billion CEFC was announced by the Australian Government as part of the Clean Energy Future Package to invest in firms and projects utilising renewable energy, energy efficiency and low-emissions technologies, as well as manufacturing businesses that focus on producing the inputs required.


Solar-powered systems for Tongan schools

23 May, 2012

Installing solar power systems into Tongan high schools, allowing computers to be used in classrooms, is an initiative about to be launched by the University of Canterbury’s Russell Taylor.


Sports centre to be powered by solar heat and electricity

21 May, 2012

Hunter-based invention Granex will soon be powering and heating The Forum Sports and Aquatic Centre at the University of Newcastle’s Callaghan campus, thanks to a $770,000 grant from the Australian Solar Institute.


Gas powered retrofit improves building efficiency

20 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Origin Energy

FMSA recently completed an environmental retrofit of its office building in North Melbourne, which included installation of three 85 kW Yanmar gas powered air conditioning systems. This helped to reduce its energy usage and energy costs while improving the efficiency of its building.


Choice in green car for the future

16 May, 2012 by Carolyn Jackson

Sustainability in the automotive industry is not just about producing small electrical vehicles, it’s about providing a choice of vehicles in all shapes and sizes that are environmentally sound.


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