Dwyer Instruments Series CDTA carbon dioxide transmitter
01 July, 2014 | Supplied by: Dwyer Omega (Aust) Pty LtdDwyer Instruments has released the Series CDTA carbon dioxide, humidity and temperature detector. The product combines carbon dioxide, humidity, temperature, occupancy override and temperature setpoint measurements in one compact device.
$11 million funding for Carnegie Wave Energy project
01 July, 2014Wave energy developer Carnegie Wave Energy has received an Australian Government grant to support the company's new, $46 million wave power project.
Geothermal heating and cooling at The Hermitage
01 July, 2014Residential property developer Sekisui House has introduced geothermal heating and cooling infrastructure into its 300 ha master-planned community, The Hermitage, in Sydney's south-west. Sekisui House will be the first developer to bring geothermal technology to the housing market in NSW.
Solar power keeps agricultural manufacturer competitive
24 June, 2014 | Supplied by: Yingli Green Energy Australia Pty LtdYingli Solar has supplied Burder Industries with a 355 kWp solar PV system through its distribution partner, EnviroGroup. Burder Industries is a regional manufacturer that produces customised tractor and earthmoving equipment for the agricultural industry.
Enphase Energy M250 and M215 microinverters
18 June, 2014 | Supplied by: Enphase EnergyThe Enphase M215 and M250 microinverters offer fourth-generation microinverter technology optimised for higher-power modules. Both microinverters will operate by sending bidirectional data to the Envoy Communications Gateway, with a recently added Wi-Fi option.
Fuel cell powers meteorologic research equipment
18 June, 2014 | Supplied by: Powerbox Australia Pty LtdEFOY Pro 2400 fuel cells have been successful in providing continuous power to remotely located research equipment. Using the fuel cells as battery backup has ensured valuable readings are recorded in the University of Canterbury Stable Boundary Layer Experiment.
New Zealand's largest microinverter installation at Auckland Museum
13 June, 2014New Zealand's largest microinverter installation has been successfully installed at the Auckland War Memorial Museum. The 50 kW rooftop system was installed by What Power Crisis utilising microinverters from Enphase Energy.
The next generation of controllers
12 June, 2014 by Erwin Ruppelt and Daniela Koehler | Supplied by: Kaeser Compressors AustraliaCompressed air management systems have long played an important role in the efficient operation of compressed air systems. The next generation of controllers, however, brings new technical systems to the market that push the boundaries of dependability and cost savings further than ever before.
Supercritical steam powered by the sun
05 June, 2014CSIRO has used solar energy to generate hot and pressurised supercritical steam at record-breaking temperatures - the highest ever reached outside of fossil fuel sources.
Food processor turns waste products into green energy
04 June, 2014 | Supplied by: CST Wastewater SolutionsA global exporter of processed potato products, Remo-Frit, has demonstrated the environmental and economic benefits of converting waste products into green energy. The company specialises in the production of fresh chilled potato products.
Stiebel Eltron Stratos power-flued gas room heater
31 May, 2014 | Supplied by: Stiebel Eltron AustraliaThe Stratos from Stiebel Eltron Australia is an energy-efficient, power-flued gas room heater, designed for Class 1 buildings such as freestanding houses and townhouses. Power-flued heaters are sealed units where air for combustion is drawn from outside.
CSIRO risks backing the wrong horse as it reacts to budget cuts
29 May, 2014 by Roger Dargaville, University of MelbourneWhat happens to CSIRO when the federal government decides to strip away A$111 million over four years from its A$733 million annual contribution to the organisation's budget? We are beginning to find out.
Microbes to clean up nuclear waste and generate biodiesel
29 May, 2014Researchers from Michigan State University have developed a concept that will allow biodiesel plants to eliminate the creation of hazardous wastes while also removing their dependence on fossil fuels.
NABERSNZ online calculator launched
27 May, 2014The New Zealand Green Building Council and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority have launched a new online tool as part of the NABERSNZ program, a voluntary rating system that measures the energy performance of New Zealand's office buildings.
Electric van trial for Australia Post
27 May, 2014Australia Post is adding 100% electric-powered delivery vans to its fleet in Melbourne and Sydney. The Renault Kangoo Maxi ZE (Zero Emission) electric van will be used exclusively by Australia Post for a 12-month proof of concept.
