Catalyst Key To Personalised Renewable Energy Power Plants
The discovery of a new catalyst that boosts the production of oxygen in fuel cells will pave the way for “personalised” renewable energy power plants, a study has found.
New Holland’s Solar/Hydrogen Powered Tractor
A tractor that uses hydrogen fuel created in conjunction with renewable energy sources such as solar power – it’s not just a concept on a designer’s drawing board, it’s a reality. Meet New Holland’s NH2 tractor – the company’s contribution to energy independent farming
Sanyo’s Solar Power Assisted Bus
Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. and Ryobi Group have unveiled a solar power assisted bus to commemorate Ryobi’s 100th anniversary.
Origin, AGL Warn Of Electricity Price Increases
Energy Minister Martin Ferguson warned earlier this year that decisions of State and Territory Governments to attempt to hold back necessary electricity price increases would be “coming home to roost”. He wasn’t kidding.
Solar Power To Provide Greater Safety For Soldiers
The US Department of Defense (DoD) say they can improve the safety of soldiers in war zones by giving them their own portable solar power systems.
Energy Matters A Melbourne Awards Winner
In a gala ceremony at Melbourne Town Hall on Saturday night, Victoria-based national solar company Energy Matters emerged a winner in the Melbourne Awards.
Victoria Streamlines Wind And Solar Farm Approvals
The Victorian Government has taken its first steps towards a significant increase in renewable energy sources for the state by announcing the streamlining of approvals for large-scale renewable projects like wind farms and thermal solar plants.
Seaswarm – Solar Powered Oil Skimmer
The recent BP Gulf of Mexico oil spill disaster saw a number of new oil cleanup gadgets, gizmos and strategies thrust into the limelight. Here’s MIT’s latest contribution – the Seaswarm, driven by solar power.
Bushfire Safety: Electricity Infrastructure And Renewable Energy
Burnt-out power lines and other expensive pieces of electricity grid infrastructure destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires could be replaced with stand-alone renewable energy sources like solar panels or wind turbines, according to a report by the Alternative Energy Association.
172MW Wind Farm Approved For Victoria
Victorian Planning Minister, Mr Justin Madden MP, last week granted a planning permit for the Crowlands Wind Farm, which will situated around 25km north east of Ararat in western Victoria.
