GE and BHP partner on efficient, low-emission mining operations
30 October, 2015GE and BHP Billiton have announced a partnership to reduce the emissions intensity of mining operations, including transportation and power supply.
Atlas Copco ZE5/6 series low-pressure air compressors
30 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Atlas Copco Compressors AustraliaThe ZE5/6 series is an air-cooled, low-pressure, oil-free air compressor delivering energy savings of up to 35% with its built-in VSD. As an energy-efficient alternative to traditional low-pressure compressors, it is suitable for various low-pressure applications as well as bulk material handling.
The new Chief Scientist wants you to buy an electric car
29 October, 2015 by Lauren DavisThe man set to take over as Australia's Chief Scientist, Dr Alan Finkel, believes electric cars will be the way of the future.
The zero-emission Black Cab gets a redesign
27 October, 2015The London Taxi Company has unveiled the new design for its next-generation, zero-emission capable Black Cab, the TX5. The design concept draws on more than 60 years of style that have made the Black Cab an iconic sight on the streets of London.
Combined wind/solar plant to be built in Queensland
26 October, 2015Windlab and Eurus Energy have announced a 50/50 joint venture to build the Kennedy Energy Park plant — the first large-scale hybrid solar/wind plant to be constructed in Australia.
Rooftop solar system at Adelaide Airport
26 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Solgen Energy Pty LtdAdelaide Airport has claimed that it will build the largest airport rooftop solar power system in Australia, reducing the airport's energy consumption and carbon emissions by close to 10%.
Emerson acquires IntelliSAW
26 October, 2015 | Supplied by: EmersonEmerson has acquired IntelliSAW, a provider of systems that protect electric power transmission and distribution equipment by measuring and monitoring temperature, humidity and partial discharge using advanced sensor and analytic technologies.
Solar on a budget for aged care facility
20 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Trina Solar AustraliaWhen Chaffey Aged Care in Merbein was contemplating an upgrade to its energy supply, solar was high on the list.
Ecoult UltraFlex medium-scale lead-acid battery hybrid
15 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Ecoult
Ecoult has released its medium-scale version of UItraBattery, an industrial-strength lead-acid battery hybrid and ultracapacitor housed in a single cell with a common electrolyte.
Gorgeous views from a solar-powered boat
15 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Trina Solar Australia
At the remote eco tourist resort Adels Grove, a solar-powered boat has improved the experience enjoyed by visitors and boosted the bottom line.
Electric cars powered by Yingli Solar
14 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Yingli Green Energy Australia Pty LtdYingli Solar has completed the installation of a residential solar system in the suburb of Blackburn, Melbourne, designed to produce enough solar energy to power two electric cars.
Energy storage report launched
13 October, 2015The Australian Energy Storage Council has formally released the 2015 Global Energy Storage Market Overview & Regional Summary Report.
Final modules installed at Broken Hill Solar Plant
12 October, 2015Representatives from AGL, First Solar and ARENA have gathered at the 140 ha Broken Hill Solar Plant to see the last of 677,760 solar panels installed.
South Australia to trial residential energy storage systems
08 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Enphase EnergySA Power Networks and Enphase Energy have partnered together to conduct distributed residential energy storage trials in a bid to help develop battery storage usage in Australia.
Solar overtakes wind power as Australia's top source of renewable energy
08 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Global DataSolar photovoltaic (PV) has overtaken wind power as Australia's largest source of renewable energy, according to new research.
