Fonterra milk processing plant now co-firing on wood
19 November, 2018 | Supplied by: FonterraA newly converted boiler will slash the amount of coal used by Fonterra's Brightwater plant and cut carbon emissions at the site by around 2400 tonnes a year.
Dundonnell Wind Farm project reaches financial close
15 November, 2018AusNet Services has been appointed to help connect the 336 MW Dundonnell Wind Farm, which recently reached financial close, to the National Energy Market.
Are your sugar mills efficient?
13 November, 2018 by Robert Glass, Global Food and Beverage Communications Manager | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdThe role of electrification in sugar milling energy efficiency is becoming more important.
UTS signs PPA with Walgett Solar Farm
13 November, 2018UTS has helped kickstart a new $40 million solar farm in regional NSW, signing a commitment to buy energy generated on site.
Occupants wanted for Passive House trial
02 November, 2018 | Supplied by: Frasers Property AustraliaFrasers Property Australia has announced it will test the economic and comfort benefits of a Certified Passive House home for the mass market in Australia against the outcomes of a standard family home.
Microgrid project to power US Air National Guard base
30 October, 2018 | Supplied by: EcoultEnergy storage company Ecoult is supplying its technology for use in a new microgrid project, where it will help power the Otis Air National Guard Base on Cape Cod.
Grid-scale battery reaches completion in Ballarat
29 October, 2018 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)The 30 MW/30 MWh Ballarat Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is now in the final testing phase before being connected to the grid in time for the approaching summer.
More ultrarapid EV charging stations announced for Victoria
26 October, 2018Victorian Minister for Energy Lily D'Ambrosio has opened Australia's first ultrarapid electric vehicle charging site — and at the same time announced funding for five more stations.
Discovery could enable low-energy electronics
25 October, 2018 | Supplied by: Monash UniversityA global research project has resulted in a breakthrough in quantum physics that could deliver electronics and communications technology with ultralow energy consumption.
Coca-Cola Amatil to roll out 10,000 solar panels
25 October, 2018 | Supplied by: VerdiaThe 3.5 MW solar PV system will be installed across three sites in three different states, covering a total of around 2 ha and cutting annual energy costs by up to $1.3 million.
Ultrarapid EV charging stations to link Australian cities
22 October, 2018Start-up company Chargefox will soon commence building Australia's largest open, ultrarapid network of charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs).
Planning approval granted for Bomen Solar Farm
22 October, 2018Renew Estate has been granted planning approval to build Bomen Solar Farm, a 120 MW project near the Bomen Business Park in Wagga Wagga.
Household waste is set to generate energy in WA
18 October, 2018A large-scale energy-from-waste project is expected to divert 400,000 tonnes of household and industrial waste from landfill each year and power up to 50,000 homes.
Alternative fuel system for cement plant
18 October, 2018 | Supplied by: Schenck Process Australia Pty LtdBoral Cement has installed an alternative fuel system to power its cement plant in Berrima, NSW.
Southern Green Gas and APA to develop renewable methane
18 October, 2018Southern Green Gas has entered into a joint development agreement with APA Group, which will see the parties work together on renewable methane projects.
