Energy management software
28 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric
The PowerLogic ION Enterprise 6.0 is a complete energy management solution for energy providers and industrial or commercial operations. It claims to help engineering and management personnel cut energy-related costs, avoid downtime and optimise equipment utilisation.
Large-scale photovoltaic plant
28 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Bonfiglioli Transmission Pty Ltd
Inverter technology being introduced to Australasia by industrial drives manufacturer Bonfiglioli has been selected for use at one of the world's biggest photovoltaic energy installations.
ExxonMobil to launch biofuels program
16 July, 2009
Exxon Mobil Corporation has announced an alliance with a leading biotech company, Synthetic Genomics Inc, to research and develop next-generation biofuels from photosynthetic algae.
Clean energy from the world's deserts
15 July, 2009
ABB, a participant in the Desertec industry initiative, has announced that the idea of generating clean electricity in the world’s deserts is making progress.
'Babydoll' sheep to reduce emissions at vineyard
14 July, 2009
In his quest to develop a sustainable vineyard, Peter Yealands has come up with a novel way to keep the grass down at his 1000 hectare vineyard — miniature sheep.
Energy-efficiency benchmark for reducing carbon emissions
08 July, 2009
Leighton Contractors and e3k have teamed up to create the Leighton Energy Efficiency Equations (Le3) for benchmarking the energy efficiency of material transportation.
Partnership to provide visualisation technology
11 June, 2009
Autodesk has announced it is partnering with the Clinton Climate Initiative to provide visualisation technology for Project Two Degrees.
Government continues to grow renewable energy industry
09 June, 2009
The Australian government has released the final legislation for the expanded Renewable Energy Target (RET) which will allow for the creation of ‘Solar Credits’ to replace the existing Solar Homes and Communities Plan (SHCP) from today onwards.
Solar shading device for high-rise buildings
29 May, 2009 | Supplied by: GHD Pty Ltd
GHD has developed a concept to cut energy use in high-rise buildings.
Solar power technology
29 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Transfield Pty Ltd
The Linear Fresnel Solar Power Plant, which is now in commercial operation, has been developed in Spain by a company majority owned by Transfield Holdings, Novatec Biosol AG.
Biodiesel analysis
28 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher Scientific
The iCAP 6000 Series of inductively coupled plasma (ICP) emission spectrometers can be used for monitoring elemental contaminants in biodiesel. The dedicated radial plasma view configuration of the system provides enhanced analytical capabilities for important elements such as sulfur and phosphorus while the enhanced matrix tolerance (EMT) torch and swing frequency RF generator easily handle organic matrix samples and ensure improved stability.
Green energy gas flow measurement guide
28 May, 2009 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd
Process and plant engineers responsible for green energy production, co-generation electric power, pollution monitoring or environmental compliance will find the Green Energy Gas Flow Measurement Application guide from Fluid Components International (FCI) provides unique solutions to meeting the challenges of precise air/gas flow measurement in clean, wet or dry hydrocarbon-based gases.
Smart energy technology
28 May, 2009 | Supplied by: EcoEnergy Innovations Pty Ltd
La Trobe University’s Centre for Technology Infusion and Melbourne-based semiconductor developer Semitech Innovations have joined forces to deliver a cost-effective solution to energy management through joint venture R&D company EcoEnergy Innovations Pty Ltd.
Thermal imager
27 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Testo Pty Ltd
The testo 880 thermal imager, which comes in three different versions, is being used to increase efficiency in buildings. The imager can be used for building thermography to see where heat is being leaked from a building’s insulation. With this knowledge users can maximise the efficiency of the heating system, by minimising heat loss.
Hybrid solar panels
27 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Sanyo Solar Products
Sanyo has launched a solar panel for the Australian market which produces 205 W under standard test conditions. The HIP-205NKHB1W HIT (heterojunction with intrinsic thin-layer) cells combine technology from two common solar cells in the marketplace, crystalline and amorphous, to create an efficient and effective solar cell.
