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Clean energy industry news goes mobile

Wed, 18 May 2011 The latest clean energy industry news can now be accessed through a new mobile-friendly website.

Join the EcoGen 2011 team for networking drinks in Brisbane

Wed, 27 April 2011 In the lead up to EcoGen 2011, keep up to date with the industry at a series of special clean energy industry briefing and networking sessions across major cities.

Carnegie rides a wave of success

Wed, 20 April 2011 Technology designed by the Australian wave power company Carnegie Wave Energy has successfully completed a series of onshore tests that took place at the company’s facility in Fremantle, Western Australia.

The Melbourne Water mini-hydro project: one of a kind

During 2009 and 2010, Melbourne Water embarked upon a clean energy initiative using a resource it has ready access to – running water.

Carnegie signs MoU for new international wave power project

Thu, 25 November 2010 Carnegie Wave Energy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with its Northern Hemisphere joint venture partner EDF EN and French marine defence contractor DCNS.

Solar hot water systems in Australia

Solar hot water has changed considerably in recent years, although the traditional thermosyphon systems (solar collectors and storage tank installed on the roof) remain a good economical option for many domestic and commercial applications. However a number of federal and state rebate schemes have seen the emergence of the split systems (roof mounted solar collectors with a storage tank on the ground) and heat pumps emerge as viable alternatives.

The real benefits of solar hot water

Each week, Prem Pankckar, Project Manager of Renewables and Distributed Energy at Sustainability Victoria, generates a report detailing the financial savings and emissions reductions Melbournian’s could have achieved through the use of solar hot water systems. EcoGeneration asked Mr Panickar to produce such a report for a twelve month period. The results highlight the fiscal and environmental benefits of using the sun to heat water.

Comparing and contrasting solar hot water systems

Currently in Australia, split-system and roof mounted solar hot water systems are the most popular alternative to gas and electric water heating systems. While the financial and environmental benefits of using solar hot water heating systems are many (see the solar hot water report on page 88), when selecting a system, there are a few things to consider.

Celebrating clean energy

Tue, 21 September 2010 AGL’s Bogong Hydro Power Project was named Most Outstanding Clean Energy Project at the EcoGen 2010 Clean Energy Awards, announced in Sydney at the EcoGen 2010 Conference and Exhibition.

EcoGen 2010 exceeds expectations!

Thu, 16 September 2010 EcoGen 2010, Australia’s pre-eminent clean energy event, proved an outstanding success with over 1,000 clean energy leaders in attendance.

Papua New Guinean hydro plant could power North Queensland

Thu, 16 September 2010 A Papua New Guinean hyrdo power plant could supply energy to Townsville, and beyond, if development plans go ahead.

EcoGen 2010 delivers: industry united in Sydney

Thu, 9 September 2010 EcoGen 2010, the clean energy industry’s event of the year, has wrapped up at Sydney’s Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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.

Sludge power!

In 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.

Mick Lemon talks water power technology at EcoGen 2010

Tue, 10 August 2010 EcoGen 2010 is pleased to announce that Mick Lemon, Plant Manager of Tyco, will be speaking on water power technologies at the EcoGen 2010 clean energy conference, to be held from 5-8 September at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Ocean power experts

As part of the Australia ocean power review, EcoGeneration spoke with three experts in Australia’s ocean power industry to find out what’s driving the industry and where it’s headed.

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.

Marine energy in New Zealand

Wed, 4 August 2010 New Zealand is at the forefront of marine energy development in the Pacific, with five projects under development that will harness the power of the sea to produce electricity, writes Chris Turver.

Pelamis Wave Power powers up in North Portugal

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.

National Solar Schools program reopens

Thu, 15 July 2010 The National Solar Schools program that was temporarily suspended in October 2009 has been reopened.

EcoGen 2010: register by 23 July and save!

Thu, 8 July 2010 Now is the time to ensure yourself a place at EcoGen 2010, the clean energy industry event of the year. Sign up by the earlybird deadline of 23 July and save $183!

Ali Baghaei rides a wave to EcoGen 2010

Tue, 6 July 2010 EcoGen 2010 is pleased to announce that Ali Baghaei, CEO and Executive Director of Oceanlinx, will be speaking on ocean powered technology at the EcoGen 2010 clean energy conference, to be held from 5-8 September at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

James Morgan-Payler gives the legal low-down at EcoGen 2010

Tue, 6 July 2010 EcoGen 2010 is pleased to announce that James Morgan-Payler, a partner of law firm Norton Rose Australia, will be speaking on the legal aspects of establishing clean energy projects at the EcoGen 2010 clean energy conference, to be held from 5-8 September at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Dr Vicky Sharpe – a global perspective at EcoGen 2010

Tue, 6 July 2010 EcoGen 2010 is pleased to announce that Dr Vicky Sharpe, President and CEO of Sustainable Development Technology Canada, will be speaking on global clean energy trends at the EcoGen 2010 clean energy conference, to be held from 5-8 September at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Anthony Szatow talks energy efficiency at EcoGen 2010

Tue, 6 July 2010 EcoGen 2010 is pleased to announce that Anthony Szatow, leader of the Intelligent Grid project at CSIRO, will be speaking on energy efficiency at the EcoGen 2010 clean energy conference, to be held from 5-8 September at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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