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Clean energy research facility for UNSW

Clean energy research facility for UNSW Wed, 1 September 2010 The announcement of a new research facility at the University of New South Wales has been welcomed by the clean energy industry.

Esperance geothermal project begins work

Esperance geothermal project begins work Tue, 17 August 2010 Work has commenced on a geothermal project in Esperance, Western Australia, with analysis of the heat producing granite in the area.

Biofuels project wins award

Biofuels project wins award Tue, 17 August 2010 Curtin University researchers making breakthroughs in converting biomass into clean fuels have been rewarded for their innovative work.

eco-Kinetics installs large commercial solar system in NSW

eco-Kinetics installs large commercial solar system in NSW Wed, 11 August 2010 eco-Kinetics, a subsidiary of CBD Energy, has completed one of Australia’s largest solar panel projects on a commercial property.

SunPower powers up the West

SunPower powers up the West Tue, 10 August 2010 SunPower Corporation has completed construction on the world’s first hybrid solar-diesel power stations for Horizon Power, in two of Australia’s hottest towns – Marble Bar and Nullagine, in the east Pilbara region of Western Australia.

UNSW Photovoltaics Centre of Excellence loses funding

UNSW Photovoltaics Centre of Excellence loses funding Tue, 10 August 2010 The University Of New South Wales Photovoltaics Centre of Excellence has failed to secure funding from the Australian Research Centre in the latest round of the ‘Centres of Excellence’ grants program.

AGL takes solar lead at Flemington Race Course

AGL takes solar lead at Flemington Race Course Tue, 10 August 2010 AGL will join with the Victoria Racing Club to install more than $100,000 worth of solar energy on-course at Flemington Race Course.

Ocean power – Australia rides the waves

Ocean power – Australia rides the waves Wed, 4 August 2010 Water covers over 70 per cent of the Earth, and Australia is particularly lucky to be surrounded by a lot of it. However, the ocean power available down under remains a largely unharnessed resource. Rachel Purchase reports.

Securing energy supply in the resource-rich northwest of WA

Securing energy supply in the resource-rich northwest of WA EcoGeneration — July/August 2010 The resource-rich Pilbara region in Western Australia is one of the nation’s powerhouses and demand for power in the region will continue to grow at a rapid rate. Through its Pilbara Energy Plan, Horizon Power is focused on improving the security of power supplies to this region to ensure its long-term economic viability.

Collgar Wind Farm development to commence

Collgar Wind Farm development to commence Tue, 3 August 2010 Collgar Wind Farm in Western Australia, owned by the UBS International Infrastructure Fund and Australia’s Retail Employees Superannuation Trust, has been officially launched.

Pelamis Wave Power powers up in North Portugal

Pelamis Wave Power powers up in North Portugal EcoGeneration — July/August 2010 Having celebrated the successful trial of its P-750 Wave Energy Converter in Aguçadoura, North Portugal, Pelamis Wave Power is now marketing their technology for commercial use worldwide. Here EcoGeneration takes a look at the Aguçadoura trial and the technology utilised by Pelamis Wave Power.

Sydney Town Hall Solar Project

Sydney Town Hall Solar Project EcoGeneration — July/August 2010 Grid connected, solar PV, New South Wales

Energy from biomass – conversion technologies of today and tomorrow

Energy from biomass – conversion technologies of today and tomorrow EcoGeneration — July/August 2010 Biomass gasification, the not-so-well-known brother to biomass combustion, can play a key role in the clean energy generation portfolio. ERK and Uhde Shedden explore what makes gasification the greener and less risky option.

Sydney Airport to power up with trigeneration

Sydney Airport to power up with trigeneration Wed, 14 July 2010 AECOM, in association with GridX Power, will design Australia’s first trigeneration airport facility at the Sydney Airport, New South Wales.

And then there were eight…

And then there were eight… EcoGeneration — July/August 2010 The field narrows as the shortlist for the Solar Flagships program is announced – with billions of Federal dollars on the table, solar energy production is as worthwhile as ever. Erin Radford and Rachel Purchase report.

Australia and Turkey explore Indonesia’s geothermal potential

Australia and Turkey explore Indonesia’s geothermal potential Tue, 6 July 2010 PT. Geo Power Indonesia, a wholly owned subsidiary of Australian geothermal company, Greenearth Energy, has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Turkish construction and mining company Cengzic Holding to develop a Java-based site in Indonesia for the production of geothermal power.

AGEA sets up shop in Victoria

AGEA sets up shop in Victoria Tue, 29 June 2010 A Victorian branch of the Australian Geothermal Energy Association has been launched with the aim of facilitating and expanding exploration of the state’s geothermal resources.

Funding to develop QLD energy and water technologies

Funding to develop QLD energy and water technologies Fri, 18 June 2010 Queensland organisations have been invited to submit project proposals for the development of innovative technologies that reduce environmental impacts resulting from energy and water consumption.

EnergyAustralia Smart Grid, Smart City winner

EnergyAustralia Smart Grid, Smart City winner Fri, 11 June 2010 EnergyAustralia has been awarded $100 million to develop commercial-scale smart grids under the Federal Government's Smart Grid, Smart City demonstration project.

Nano solar cell facility launched

Nano solar cell facility launched Tue, 8 June 2010 Australian nanoplasmic solar cell technology will be developed for commercial production at the recently launched Victoria-Suntech Advanced Solar Facility in Melbourne.

AGL’s Hallett 2 opens

AGL’s Hallett 2 opens Wed, 2 June 2010 AGL’s Hallett 2 wind farm was officially opened earlier this month at Hallett Hill, west of the township of Mt Bryan in southeast South Australia.

Wind desalination hub for South Australia

Wind desalination hub for South Australia Wed, 26 May 2010 Siemens Australia and Windesal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that could see the establishment of 20 wind-powered water desalination plants across South Australia.

New Zealand geothermal construction beats the clock

New Zealand geothermal construction beats the clock Tue, 25 May 2010 Construction of a New Zealand geothermal power plant owned by Contact Energy has wrapped up three weeks ahead of schedule.

Astonfield and Belectric to build 5 MW solar power plant in India

Astonfield and Belectric to build 5 MW solar power plant in India Tue, 25 May 2010 Astonfield Renewable Resources and Belectric have entered into an agreement to build Astonfield’s 5 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in Osiyan, Rajasthan, in India.

Motufoua Secondary School solar project

Motufoua Secondary School solar project EcoGeneration — May/June 2010 Battery buffered, grid parallel PV solar system, the Island of Vaitupu,Tuvalu.

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