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Foil insulation to be removed

Foil insulation to be removed Thu, 11 March 2010 The Federal Government will fund the removal of foil insulation installed under the Home Insulation Program.

BioPower makes waves in Port Fairy

BioPower makes waves in Port Fairy Tue, 9 March 2010 A commercial scale wave energy farm is set for development in Port Fairy, southwest Victoria.

Solar PV safety standards come under the spotlight

Solar PV safety standards come under the spotlight Fri, 19 February 2010 The safety standards of home solar photovoltaic installations have recently come under the spotlight, prompting the industry to reaffirm its longstanding commitment to high standards and the use of high quality products.

Oaklands Hill Wind Farm awards contract to Abigroup

Oaklands Hill Wind Farm awards contract to Abigroup Thu, 18 February 2010 Abigroup has been appointed to deliver wind turbine foundation structures for the Oaklands Hill Wind Farm near Glenthompson in western Victoria.

Wanted: Smart Home Family

Wanted: Smart Home Family Thu, 18 February 2010 EnergyAustralia and Sydney Water are seeking a family with children, including a resident writer, to live in a 'Smart Home' and write about their experience.

Hepburn Wind places order for turbines

Hepburn Wind places order for turbines Thu, 18 February 2010 Hepburn Wind has placed an order for two wind turbines from REpower Systems to power its community-owned wind farm in Daylesford, Victoria.

Tepid industry response to Coalition climate change policy

Tepid industry response to Coalition climate change policy Wed, 3 February 2010 The Coalition’s new climate change policy has received a lukewarm response from clean energy industry bodies.

Australia’s first commercial scale wave energy project launched

Australia’s first commercial scale wave energy project launched Fri, 29 January 2010 Wave energy developer Carnegie Wave Energy has formally launched its Perth Wave Energy Project, the first commercial-scale wave energy unit to be deployed in Australia.

Melbourne Uni works towards energy efficient internet

Melbourne Uni works towards energy efficient internet Wed, 20 January 2010 The University of Melbourne’s Institute for a Broadband-Enabled Society (IBES) has joined a research consortium that is developing ways to reduce the energy consumption of the information and communications technology (ICT) industry.

Origin and Micron join forces for solar developments

Origin and Micron join forces for solar developments Tue, 19 January 2010 Origin Energy has formed a 50:50 joint venture with US-based Micron Technology to develop solar photovoltaic (PV) technology.

Abu Dhabi’s global energy summit kicks off

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.

Tilting at Windmills – Will they be built?

Tilting at Windmills – Will they be built? EcoGeneration — January/February 2010 The political consensus may have shifted to support the wind power industry, but construction of wind farms appears to have slowed down. What factors are contributing to the current lack of momentum? Peter Dreher lifts the fog on Australia’s wind project landscape.

3TIER expands geographical coverage of solar map

3TIER expands geographical coverage of solar map EcoGeneration — January/February 2010 3TIER has expanded the geographical coverage of its solar map and dataset, previously available for the western hemisphere, to now include Asia, the Middle East, and Oceania.

Soanar panels light up

Soanar panels light up EcoGeneration — January/February 2010 Soanar is now offering an EcoTech range of mono-crystalline solar panels, which are International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) approved and come with a 25 year warranty.

Making electric cars smarter for a sustainable future

Making electric cars smarter for a sustainable future EcoGeneration — January/February 2010 The mass adoption of electric cars will not only provide a significant opportunity for large scale reductions in urban air pollution and carbon emissions, but also the potential to make greater use of renewable energy, writes Ben Keneally.

Up close with Ian Porter

Up close with Ian Porter EcoGeneration — January/February 2010 For Ian Porter, Chief Executive Officer of the Alternative Technology Association, people and communities are central to the existence – and success – of the clean energy industry. He spoke with EcoGeneration about his passion for sustainability and his vision for the future.

Developing geothermal power projects in Australia

Developing geothermal power projects in Australia EcoGeneration — January/February 2010 Drawing on a world class heat resource, geothermal companies in Australia are leading the world in addressing the challenges of providing renewable, base load geothermal power to the grid. Dr Stephen Hinchliffe and Mr Mark Miller outline the processes involved in developing a geothermal power project in Australia.

Transparency, materiality and competence: The Australian Geothermal Reporting Code

Transparency, materiality and competence: The Australian Geothermal Reporting Code EcoGeneration — January/February 2010 The world’s first public reporting code for geothermal resources, reserves and exploration results was developed in 2007–08 by a joint committee of the Australian Geothermal Energy Group and the Australian Geothermal Energy Association. Malcolm Ward, Chairman of the committee, discusses the Code and provides an update on the imminent second edition.

Great expectations – The Australian Geothermal Energy Conference

Great expectations – The Australian Geothermal Energy Conference EcoGeneration — January/February 2010 The annual Australian Geothermal Energy Conference, which took place in Brisbane from 10–13 November, showcased the innovation of an industry on the verge of a great future, Lucy Rochlin reports.

Co-operating on cogeneration

Co-operating on cogeneration EcoGeneration — January/February 2010 One of the leaders in cogeneration and trigeneration plant applications in the Spanish, European and South American markets, Guascor Power, will soon be shipping its generation equipment to Australia’s shores, following an agreement with Drivetrain Power and Propulsion.

Cogeneration plant lowers emissions at Midfield Meats

Cogeneration plant lowers emissions at Midfield Meats EcoGeneration — January/February 2010 The Midfield Meat Group in Warrnambool, Victoria set out to establish itself as a long term operation with a reduced environmental impact by installing a cogeneration system.

Petratherm wins grant for integrated solar, geothermal and combustion project

Petratherm wins grant for integrated solar, geothermal and combustion project Tue, 12 January 2010 Geothermal company Petratherm has been awarded a $794,268 grant for its GeoSolar project under the South Australian Premier’s Science and Research Fund.

US develops tiny solar cells

US develops tiny solar cells Mon, 11 January 2010 Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico, United States, have developed tiny glitter-sized photovoltaic (PV) cells that could widen the scope of solar energy collection.

Hot rock energy could produce low cost fresh water

Hot rock energy could produce low cost fresh water Tue, 5 January 2010 An underground source of hot rock energy may have the potential to produce low cost fresh water, according to The University of Queensland's Geothermal Energy Centre of Excellence.

EcoGeneration looks forward to 2010

EcoGeneration looks forward to 2010 Fri, 1 January 2010 2009 has been an action packed year, and 2010 bears all the hallmarks of an equally eventful year, both for the industry and for EcoGeneration magazine.

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