Energy

Voltage power optimisation for Kiama Council

29 July, 2014 | Supplied by: Forum Group

Kiama Council in NSW has developed a sustainability theme called 'Kiamasphere', which aims to bring together all of its projects across the council that relate to environmental management and sustainability. One of the measures implemented was voltage power optimisation.


Yingli PV panels at Australia Post headquarters

29 July, 2014 | Supplied by: Yingli Green Energy Australia Pty Ltd

Solar PV manufacturer Yingli Green Energy Australia, known as Yingli Solar, has supplied Australia Post with a 284 kWp solar PV system through provider Photon Energy Australia.


Kingspan constructing king-sized solar PV project

23 July, 2014

Kingspan Energy has commenced construction of what is claimed to be the largest single rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Australia, located at the IKEA Tempe store in NSW. IKEA is moving to roll out solar PV systems across its stores nationwide, and this will be the largest of its projects.


Magnetic materials improve efficiency of motors

17 July, 2014

Researchers from the University of Adelaide are using new magnetic materials to develop energy-saving electrical motors and generators.


Emerson PM-30 power module for ROC800 flow computer

17 July, 2014 | Supplied by: Emerson

Emerson Process Management has released a power module for the ROC800 and ROC800L RTU flow computers. The PM-30 offers good power delivery and the flexibility to install the computer in either 12 V solar installations or 24 V rackmounted installations without needing to change the power module.


Mean Well RS-100 enclosed power supplies

16 July, 2014 | Supplied by: ADM Instrument Engineering Group

Mean Well has switched from using nickel-plated steel in its RS-100 enclosed power supplies to hot-dipped galvanised steel instead. This means the risk of environmental pollution that could be caused by the plating process has been eliminated.


Award-winning biogas plant for meat processor

15 July, 2014 | Supplied by: Wiley & Co Pty Ltd

Food manufacturing specialist Wiley has designed and constructed an innovative biogas and water treatment plant for meat processing company JBS Australia.


ARC customises solution for wind farm project

14 July, 2014 | Supplied by: Australian Reinforcement Company (ARC)

ARC engineers created a customised version of the Rollmax prefabricated reinforcement for use at Meridian Energy Australia's Mt Mercer Wind Farm. The company now expects the remodelled version to be used on wind farm developments in the future.


Aurecon New Zealand developing global wind energy projects

14 July, 2014

Engineers from Aurecon New Zealand have been helping to develop wind energy projects around the world. The team has been led by Blair Walter, Aurecon's global head of renewable energy.


Eco Alkalines carbon-neutral batteries

10 July, 2014 | Supplied by: Eco Alkalines

Eco Alkalines are certified carbon-neutral batteries, with every purchase contributing to offset projects. The environmentally responsible batteries contain 0% cadmium, lead or mercury.


Schmersal RSS260 safety sensor

08 July, 2014 | Supplied by: Control Logic Pty Ltd

The RSS260 safety sensor combines the detection principle of RFID technology and a high switching distance in a compact design. The various actuators allow optimal integration of the safety sensors in the surrounding architecture of removable, hinged and sliding covers and doors.


The picture of a sustainable workplace

08 July, 2014 by Lauren Davis

​When Canon Australia made the decision to relocate from its 25-year-old headquarters to a brand new building in Sydney's Macquarie Park, it was always known that sustainability would play a key role in the transition.


Project looking at power usage in New Zealand

07 July, 2014

Funded by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), the GREEN Grid project is a wide-ranging investigation into how New Zealanders use power, how demand can best be met using renewable sources and how the national grid can be made smarter and more efficient.


Biogas projects turning waste into energy for agribusinesses

04 July, 2014 | Supplied by: Quantum Power Limited

The biogas sector is presenting huge potential for the meat and food processing industries to access energy at reduced costs.


SolarMax provides inverters for Qatar Solar Energy

04 July, 2014

Swiss inverter manufacturer SolarMax has provided its technology to the Middle East by partnering with solar technology development and manufacturing facility Qatar Solar Energy (QSE).


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