Energy

$125m solar farm helps UQ go energy neutral

14 June, 2018 | Supplied by: The University of Queensland

The University of Queensland is set to become the first major university in the world to offset 100% of its electricity usage through its own renewable energy asset.


Canola oil processing powered by bioenergy

13 June, 2018 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)

ARENA has announced $2 million in funding to help an Australian oilseed crushing, refining and packaging company make the switch to bioenergy.


Flow Power launches PPA with Kiamal Solar Farm

07 June, 2018 | Supplied by: Flow Power

Energy retailer Flow Power has announced the second renewable power purchase agreement to be launched to its wholesale client market, this time adding solar to its offering.


Regional councils gather to accelerate EV uptake

31 May, 2018

Regional mayors recently rallied together at the famous Mount Panorama racetrack in Bathurst to accelerate the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs).


EV fast charger unveiled at PAK'nSAVE Queenstown

29 May, 2018

The fast charger is conveniently located for customers to top up their electric vehicles while they do their grocery shopping.


Burra Foods signs renewable corporate PPA with Flow Power

29 May, 2018

The deal will bring Burra Foods closer to meeting its energy efficiency goals and give the business direct access to secure renewable energy over a 10-year period.


More atmospheric CO2 leads to less nutritious rice

24 May, 2018 by Lauren Davis

An international research team has found that increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will reduce the nutritional value of rice in the future.


Kaeser SM series rotary screw compressors

23 May, 2018 | Supplied by: Kaeser Compressors Australia

Kaeser Compressors has announced its latest generation SM series rotary screw compressors. For maximum efficiency, the SM 13 and SM 16 compressor models are now equipped with a Super Premium Efficiency IE4 motor.


SMC AS-R and AS-Q flow and pressure valves

18 May, 2018 | Supplied by: SMC Australia | New Zealand

The AS-R and AS-Q flow and pressure valves are designed to reduce energy consumption in air systems by cutting internal air consumption by up to 25%.


Anaerobic digestion provides major savings for malt producer

17 May, 2018 | Supplied by: HRS Heat Exchangers Pty Ltd

Since 2016 Muntons has operated a closed-loop system which turns liquid malt waste into a high-quality biofertiliser at its production plant in Suffolk, England.


Environmental incentive for shipping lines introduced in NSW

16 May, 2018

The incentive takes the form of a discount on vessel-related charges levied by NSW Ports on vessels that call at its ports of Port Botany and Port Kembla.


Volvo FE Electric refuse truck

16 May, 2018 | Supplied by: Volvo Group Australia Pty Ltd

The Volvo Trucks Volvo FE Electric is designed for heavier city distribution and refuse transport operations with gross weights of up to 27 tonnes.


Compressed air audit reveals potential savings in excess of $300,000

16 May, 2018 | Supplied by: Kaishan Australia Pty Ltd

Southern Cross Compressors (Australia) was commissioned to undertake a comprehensive audit of the compressed air systems within its Victorian manufacturing plants.


Innovative energy storage technologies on show

15 May, 2018

More than 60 companies in the Australian and global energy storage industry will come together at the Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition.


Monash and Honeywell to create 'cognitive office buildings'

14 May, 2018 | Supplied by: Honeywell Building Solutions

The agreement will see Monash use big data to enable its buildings to intelligently and automatically alter the internal environment, transforming the way staff and students work and learn.


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