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Moreton Bay to capture methane gas

Tue, 9 March 2010 Moreton Bay Regional Council has embarked upon a $3 million project to capture methane gas emissions from landfill sites at Bunya, Caboolture and Dakabin in southeast Queensland.

First Australian energy assessment released

Tue, 9 March 2010 Renewable energy resources account for seven per cent of total national energy generation, according to Australia’s first comprehensive assessment of its energy resources, the Australian Energy Resource Assessment.

Agreement reached for biochar R&D

Thu, 25 February 2010 An organic recycling company and a land care organisation in South Australia have signed an agreement to research and trial the production and use of biochar in agriculture.

Sweet news for Mackay Sugar Cogeneration Project

Wed, 10 February 2010 Mackay Sugar has issued contracts for the construction of a $120 million cogeneration power plant at its Racecourse Mill in Queensland.

Abu Dhabi’s global energy summit kicks off

Mon, 18 January 2010 The World Future Energy Summit, which kicked off at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre this week, has gained the support of some of the world’s leading businesses.

Renewables favoured over nuclear: Newspoll

Tue, 29 December 2009 Australians strongly favour renewable energy as a government priority over nuclear energy, according to a recent Newspoll survey.

RIRDC: Bioenergy needs sustainability framework

Tue, 15 December 2009 The Australian Government’s Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) has released a report on the bioenergy industry, recommending the development of a bioenergy sustainability framework.

Energy efficient pilot plant launched at Newcastle Uni

Fri, 4 December 2009 A pilot plant trialling efficient energy generation technology has opened at the University of Newcastle’s Callaghan campus.

MBD test facility captures the essence of new technology

Wed, 2 December 2009 MBD Energy has opened a research and development facility in Queensland to support its carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology.

Get set for the main event in clean energy: EcoGen 2010

Mon, 30 November 2009 The dates and venue for EcoGen 2010, the clean energy industry conference and exhibition for Australia’s clean energy industry, have been announced: the premier business to business event will be held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre from 5 – 8 September 2010.

Bioenergy Australia 2009

EcoGeneration — November/December 2009 The upcoming Bioenergy Australia 2009 conference will focus on unlocking the huge potential of bioenergy, the source that currently provides 77 per cent of the world’s renewable energy.

Clean energy source that could make you go green

Wed, 18 November 2009 American electric utility Green Mountain Power has partnered with a farm in the United States to convert cow manure to electricity.

All-Energy conference calls for an all energy solution

EcoGeneration — November/December 2009 The All-Energy Australia conference, which was held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 7–8 October, attracted over 1,750 visitors, and provided a lively and dynamic forum for the discussion of all facets of the global energy future.

REDP injects funds into geothermal and wave projects

Fri, 6 November 2009 Four commercial-scale renewable energy projects have been awarded funding totalling $235 million through the Federal Government’s Renewable Energy Demonstration Program (REDP).

Australian Centre for Renewable Energy launched

Thu, 5 November 2009 The Australian Centre for Renewable Energy (ACRE) has been launched at the North Queensland Renewable Business Roundtable in Canberra by Treasurer Wayne Swan and the Minister for Resources and Energy Martin Ferguson.

Victorian study calls for bioenergy in Ballarat

Wed, 14 October 2009 A study conducted in Ballarat by the Central Highlands Agribusiness Forum has shown that biomass could eventually supply a third to half of the town’s energy needs.

Government green precincts announced

Fri, 25 September 2009 The Federal Government has announced a series of projects that will receive funding from the Green Precincts Fund, including $1 million for the Australian National University (ANU).

Waste treatment plant recognised for clean tech excellence

Fri, 25 September 2009 A waste treatment plant that converts municipal waste into energy and extracts recyclable resources has been recognised at the Engineers Australia Engineering Excellence Awards.

Renewables the proven way forward: IRENA

Thu, 24 September 2009 The International Renewable Energy Association (IRENA) has called on global negotiators to speed up the introduction of renewable energy in the lead up to UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen this December (COP15).

Clean energy heavyweights to determine industry direction

Wed, 23 September 2009 The future of the clean and renewable energy industry will come under the microscope when speakers representing more than a trillion dollars in private capital discuss the business of investing in the sector at the All-Energy Australia conference next month.

Generating smarter networks - ENA position paper released

Fri, 11 September 2009 The Energy Networks Association (ENA) has released its Smart networks position paper, which it hopes will generate discussion on the development and implementation of smart grids.

Eyes on the prize – call for Australian renewable innovation submissions

Wed, 2 September 2009 The Zayed Future Energy Prize, a global competition which recognises innovation, long term vision and leadership in renewable energy and technologies, is currently open for nominations and submissions from Australian energy innovators.

Silver lining for water use at Silvan

Mon, 31 August 2009 The final stage in a series of six small scale hydro plants has been commissioned at the Silvan Reservoir, approximately 40 km east of Melbourne, Victoria.

Flannery’s sustainable future

EcoGeneration — September/October 2009 Environmental scientist and writer, Professor Tim Flannery addressed the ATRAA conference about renewables in a sustainable future and global transformations on the climate change stage. Sarah Robertson spoke with him to discuss his views in detail.

ATRAA 09 - preparing for the best of times in clean energy generation

EcoGeneration — September/October 2009 The 32nd ATRAA Conference & Exhibition was the most successful to date, with a record attendance of over 500 delegates, lively discussion and debate, and a sense of great anticipation as the clean energy industry gears up for exciting times ahead. Lucy Rochlin reports.