Current coal seam gas approach not covering risks

Australia would greatly benefit from a ‘slow down and learn approach’ to managing possible risks from coal seam gas (CSG) extraction given the near impossible challenge of modelling its impacts, argues Professor Alan Randall from the University of Sydney.

SMA Sunny Central solar inverters

Extreme environments make extreme demands on solar technologies. SMA’s range of Sunny Central inverters has been developed to withstand the negative effects of weathering.

Partnership for greenhouse gas analyser

The University of Wollongong (UOW) and Ecotech, a company which specialises in environmental monitoring instruments, have announced a partnership to manufacture and distribute a comprehensive greenhouse gas analyser to worldwide markets.

Azelite Azsence 6 and 8″ dimmable recessed downlights

The Azelite Azsence 6 and 8″ dimmable recessed downlights are a suitable replacement for conventional PLC and PLT downlights (compact fluorescent downlights).

Fluke 430 Series II three-phase power quality analysers

The Fluke 430 Series II three-phase power quality analysers are designed to directly measure and calculate the cost of energy wasted in electrical systems due to power quality issues.The tools use a patented algorithm to measure energy waste and quantify its cost.

sustainableIT now offers Efficient IT solutions from 1E to Australasian organisations

REC solar modules rated as global best performers in 2011

Photon Laboratory, which conducts the most recognised field performance test in the world, has announced that REC solar modules ranked first in the module field performance test during 2011.

Solar cell turns windows into generators

Imagine a world where the windows of high-rise office buildings are powerful energy producers. It might sound strange, but for the past four years, a team of researchers from Flinders University has been working to make the idea of solar-powered windows a reality - and they may have succeeded.

Aussie green jobs hit a record high. So do carbon emissions.

The pursuit of green-collar jobs - employment that contributes to protecting the environment and reducing humanity’s carbon footprint - is a key social and economic driver here in Australia. Currently, green job ads are at an all-time high. But as carbon emissions and temperatures continue to rise, we must continue looking for new ways in which to reach a green future.

Global emissions surge back after GFC

A recent spike in worldwide carbon emissions growth was caused by the rebound from the global financial crisis (GFC) and is likely to be a one-off, according to a study from the Australian National University (ANU).

Mallee biomass farm tour impresses aviation industry leaders

Representatives from Airbus, GE Australia and Virgin Australia have been shown firsthand the progress being made to develop a viable biomass industry in regional Australia.

Fission for a safe new energy source

Nuclear energy is the only viable non-carbon-based energy source for the future, despite the recent nuclear accident in Japan, according to a James Cook University (JCU) professor.

Collaboration to develop new-generation solar cells

Researchers from The University of Queensland (UQ) and Korea have combined their expertise in polymer patterning and materials science in a bid to develop new-generation solar cells.

Seminar to examine responses to climate change

Local, national and international experts will gather in Perth this week to discuss the latest approaches to climate change. The day-long seminar, ‘Advances in Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation: Opportunities and Challenges’, will be held at Perth Convention Centre on Friday 16 March.

Toyota unveils super-efficient and affordable hybrid future

Toyota has heralded an affordable compact hybrid car that will cut fuel use and emissions in half without resorting to expensive technologies or manufacturing methods. Toyota’s FT-Bh Concept, which is having its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show, is about the same size as a Yaris but has shed well over 200 kg to tip the scales at 786 kg. The FT-Bh, which stands for Future Toyota B-segment hybrid, targets fuel economy of just 2.1 L/100 km and CO₂ emissions of just 49 g/km - almost twice as good as the Prius.