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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.

The EcoGen 2010 Post-Election Briefing with Ian Porter

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.

Debating the future of clean energy

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.

Macarthur Wind Farm scales up

Tue, 24 August 2010 The Macarthur Wind Farm has been given the green light, following the introduction of the enhanced Renewable Energy Target.

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

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

Rising success for energy efficient date centre company

Tue, 17 August 2010 An innovative energy efficient local company has opened its third data centre in Brisbane.

Five per cent of electricity from solar by 2020 – it can be done says AuSES

Mon, 16 August 2010 The Australian Solar Energy Society has joined with the Australian Conservation Foundation to call for five per cent of Australia’s electricity to come from large-scale solar projects by 2020.

WA SEA becomes Australia’s largest energy industry chamber

Wed, 11 August 2010 When the Western Australian Sustainable Energy Association had their first meeting in 2002, they set a membership target of 100, now, eight years on, the Association accommodates 350 members, making it the largest energy industry chamber in Australia.

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.

Pacific Hydro chair steps down

Wed, 11 August 2010 Mr Bernard Wheelahan, the chair of clean energy development company Pacific Hydro, has announced his retirement from the Board, effective at the end of October 2010.

Eaton powers up for presence at EcoGen 2010

Wed, 11 August 2010 Eaton Industries, an industrial manufacturer of power distribution equipment, has announced that it will showcase its range of solar power products and solutions at EcoGen 2010, the premier Australian business-to-business event for the clean energy industry.

Kerry Rooney brings renewable investment expertise to EcoGen 2010

Tue, 10 August 2010 EcoGen 2010 is pleased to announce that Kerry Rooney, Global Manager for Clean Energy and the Environment, Austrade, will be speaking on investing in renewables at the EcoGen 2010 clean energy conference, to be held from 5-8 September at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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.

Ian Porter offers a clean energy alternative at EcoGen 2010

Tue, 10 August 2010 EcoGen 2010 is pleased to announce that Ian Porter CEO of the Alternative Energy Association will be speaking on remote and distributed energy at the EcoGen 2010 clean energy conference, to be held from 5-8 September at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Prof Ray Wills sheds light on clean energy policy at EcoGen 2010

Tue, 10 August 2010 EcoGen 2010 is pleased to announce that Prof Ray Wills, CEO of the West Australian Sustainable Energy Association, will be chairing a session on clean energy policy at the EcoGen 2010 clean energy conference, to be held from 5-8 September at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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

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

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

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.

Dr Stephen Hinchliffe brings geothermal expertise to EcoGen 2010

Tue, 3 August 2010 EcoGen 2010 is pleased to announce that Dr Stephen Hinchliffe, Geothermal Development Manager of SKM, will be speaking on geothermal powered energy at EcoGen 2010, to be held from 5-8 September at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Andrew Lang brings bioenergy expertise to EcoGen 2010

Tue, 3 August 2010 EcoGen 2010 is pleased to announce that Andrew Lang, World Bioenergy Association board member, will be speaking on bioenergy generated power at EcoGen 2010, to be held from 5-8 September at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Two solar retailers to amend advertisements

Tue, 3 August 2010 Two retailers of solar panel systems have amended their marketing campaigns after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission raised concerns that representations in their advertisements were likely to mislead or deceive consumers.

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.

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