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.
Construction of the $125 million Tyree Energy Technologies Building began on 28 August. The facility is expected to provide a formal learning space for 300 engineering students.
NSW Planning Minister Tony Kelly said “This building will bring together under one roof the University’s internationally recognised research and teaching in key energy areas including photovoltaics, carbon capture and storage, oil and gas reserves, nanomaterials, energy policy and market analysis.”
Mr Kelly said that the building will be a leading example of sustainable construction, with a six-star Green Star building rating, a gas-fired trigeneration plant for power, heating and cooling and a…
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Wed, 25 August 2010
While the final result of the Federal Election remains unknown, one thing is certain – you’ll get the answers at EcoGen 2010.
Tue, 24 August 2010
The GreenCollar Think Tank will host an Oxford-style debate on the future of renewable energy as part of Ecogen 2010, to be held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre 5–8 September.
Tue, 24 August 2010
The Macarthur Wind Farm has been given the green light, following the introduction of the enhanced Renewable Energy Target.
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.
Tue, 17 August 2010
Curtin University researchers making breakthroughs in converting biomass into clean fuels have been rewarded for their innovative work.
