EcoGeneration
September/October 2010
Peter Szental tribute
EcoGeneration remembers Peter Szental, a tireless champion for the clean energy industry who will be sadly missed.
Animals go wild for solar power
Demonstrating their commitment to sustainable infrastructure and investment, a number of zoos and animal sanctuaries around Australia are beginning to utilise renewable energy to power their sites.
The LRET and SRES explained
Peter Hawkes, Special Counsel, Herbert GeerA quick guide to help you understand the ‘new’ REC markets commencing in 2011.
Best wishes to outgoing editor Sarah Robertson
After more than three years with EcoGeneration, Sarah Robertson has moved on from her role as Editor of the magazine to pursue a career in writing and editing.
REpower premiers its new turbine series in Australia
In May this year REpower exhibited its brand new variants of the 3.XM turbine series for the first time in Australia. EcoGeneration’s Rachel Purchase spoke with 3.XM Product Manager Michael Baranowski about these new models and what sets them apart from other turbines on the market.
Predictable power
Christoph Thiel, Graham White and Matthew Bechly, of Garrad HassanBefore any prospective wind farm project can begin, operators need to assess their sites for a variety of different factors to ensure the best possible energy yield.
Fighting for our wind rights
Claire Maries and Andrew Richards, Pacific Hydro and Ken McAlpine, VestasIf you work in the renewable energy sector, you know all too well the role government legislation and targets can play in the growth of emerging technologies. Here, we look at the impact the Victorian, New South Wales and South Australian governments are having on the wind sector in their states.
Developing wind farms in Australia – legal risks and trends
James Morgan-Payler and Elisa de WitJames Morgan-Payler and Elisa de Wit of law firm Norton Rose Australia highlight some of the legal considerations involved in developing wind projects.
Macarthur scales up
Following the introduction of the enhanced Renewable Energy Target, the Macarthur Wind Farm has been given the green light. AGL Energy Limited and Meridian Energy have entered binding contracts to construct the 420 megawatt wind farm at Macarthur in Victoria’s south west, at a total capital cost of $1 billion.
Theni Wind Farm up and running
Phase I of Indian Energy’s Theni Wind Farm has commenced operation, less than eight months after construction commenced.
Global wind energy outlook
EcoGeneration presents an abridged version of a lecture given by Steve Sawyer, Secretary General of the Global Wind Energy Council, presented earlier this year in Adelaide. In it, Mr Sawyer analyses the role wind powered energy can play in reducing global emissions, and where the money to fund the world’s wind powered potential might blow in from.
Opening doors on home sustainability
It’s not often you get a personal invitation to go into a stranger’s home and pick their brains about how to save yourself money and live more comfortably. But that’s exactly what Sustainable House Day, held this year on 12 September, gives thousands of interested people the opportunity to do.
Solar in Macquarie Park
A solar installation in New South Wales is one of Australia’s biggest solar commercial property projects.
Solar Flagships – may the best solar thermal project win
In the last edition of EcoGeneration we featured the four solar photovoltaic projects shortlisted for the Federal Government’s Solar Flagships Program. This edition, we take a closer look at the four solar thermal projects that have made it through to round two of the $1.5 billion program. EcoGeneration’s Rachel Purchase spoke with representatives from the shortlisted companies, ACCIONA, Parsons Brinkerhoff, Transfield and Wind Prospect, about their respective solar thermal projects.
Getting it out there – spreading the solar word
Rachel PurchaseClean energy technology marketing is no longer about preaching to the converted few. As the world engages with the issue of climate change, clean energy solutions – like solar power – are now seen as one of the only ways forward. With this newfound acceptance, some innovative solar companies are marketing in domains typically reserved for major established multinationals – one territory, until now uncharted by clean energy players, is the sports field. EcoGeneration’s Rachel Purchase reports.
Do you speak Bluetooth?
We’re all familiar with Bluetooth technology in mobile phones. But now, the power of this technology is being harnessed at PV plants around the world, allowing users to obtain plant data easily, quickly – and remotely.
PV grid parity and its implications
Rob Passey and Muriel Watt, IT Power (Australia)As the price of photovoltaic modules decrease, and the uptake of this technology in global communities increases, a number of issues must be addressed as grid parity is approached and passed.
Kurilpa Bridge Solar PV System
Brisbane’s newest pedestrian bridge, the world-first Kurilpa Bridge, provided an opportunity to highlight the capabilities of photovoltaic solar power – while putting extra electricity back into the grid to boot.
Up Close with Stephen Schuck
A varied background in the electricity supply industry has led Dr Stephen Schuck into the world of biomass and bioenergy, and he has served as the Manager of Bioenergy Australia for the past 13 years.
Bioenergy – so much to give, so little received…
Two recently-released government reports have put the spotlight on the bioenergy industry, as it is nationally, and as it is in Victoria. The reports, one published by Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation and Bioenergy Australia, and the other by Victorian Department of Primary Industries – Farm Services, both tell a similar story of an industry with much to give, but lacking the technological and investment requirements to do so. EcoGeneration’s Rachel Purchase provides a summary of these reports.
Sludge power!
Rachel PurchaseIn line with its carbon reduction goals, Western Water has updated the Melton Recycled Water Plant such that biowaste products are now used to generate energy . EcoGeneration’s Rachel Purchase gets the details on how Western Water has innovated its water recycling processes.
Unlikely partners join forces to make good of Colac’s biowaste
Rachel PurchaseA mutual desire to make use of waste has brought Diamond Energy and the Camperdown Compost Company together to embark upon a joint venture to develop a bioenergy facility in Colac that will see the town’s waste converted into heat and electricity. EcoGeneration’s Rachel Purchase reports.
From waste to sustainable energy
Karen Johnson, Victorian Department of Primary IndustriesRenewable electric power generation using methane gas from a waste water treatment plant is a Victorian company’s first step to sustainable energy production.
Pushing it to the BioMax
Liz Hamilton, Victorian Department of Primary IndustriesOn a Californian walnut farm, what some may see as waste is being converted into bioenergy to help power operations.
Century Yuasa Batteries
With over 20 years in industry and 12 years in the Australian solar market, Enersun by CenturyYuasa provides numerous business options for power supply when mains power is not viable.
AC/DC Switching for PV solar applications
Kraus & Naimer’s range of switchgear for photovoltaic solar applications now includes AC/DC switch disconnectors for solar applications, which will ensure installations comply with local and international standards.
New solar inverter on the market
EnaSolar has released the first of a new range of solar inverters it has recently developed and manufactured.
A win for Steibel Eltron
Stiebel Eltron has been rewarded for excellence by the Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland at its ceremony in July 2010.
Introducing the newest name in the solar industry: PV Power Solutions in Solar
DKSH has added Wieland connectors and ABB enclosures and circuit breakers to its range, which can be found under the new PV Power Solutions in Solar umbrella.
Introducing the newest name in the solar industry: PV Power Solutions in Solar
DKSH has added Wieland connectors and ABB enclosures and circuit breakers to its range, which can be found under the new PV Power Solutions in Solar umbrella.
S&C Electric contracted for Oaklands Hill Wind Farm
Suzlon Energy Australia has awarded S&C Electric Company a contract to supply a STATCOM inverter system for the 63 megawatt AGL Oaklands Hill wind farm, currently under construction in Southwest Victoria, Australia.
Project Profile: Clements Gap Wind Farm
Grid connected, wind, South Australia
Renewables (and gas) leading the way
Phil HarringtonEcoGeneration Premium features pitt&sherry’s July CEDEX report. Here, Phil Harrington comments on the implications of the data uncovered in this report.
REC market update
Marco Stella, Environmental Broker, Next Generation Energy Solutions.
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