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.
Harnessing wind energy at high altitude
04 June, 2012Research 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.
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.
Sustaining a clean energy future
01 June, 2012 by Sylvia Tulloch, Director and Joint Founder, Dyesol Limited* | Supplied by: DyesolSolar 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^.
Quick and easy energy measurement with new metering device
01 June, 2012The 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.
South Australian wind power figures vindicate radical energy plan
31 May, 2012Yesterday, 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, 2012Australian 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.
Renewables set to defy M&A downturn - but is Australia ready?
29 May, 2012 | Supplied by: KPMG AustraliaPrivate 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).
Shining a light on energy savings
29 May, 2012 | Supplied by: EELCO - Energy Efficient Lighting CompanyAs 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.
NZ’s $4.6 billion national grid investment
29 May, 2012The 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.
Savvy students’ solution can cut costs of power bills
29 May, 2012Consumers 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.
Sunways solar inverters
28 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Solar Energy AustraliaSolar 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.
