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Australian bioenergy projects and growth in 2018

In 2018 an impressive 21% of electricity generated in Australia was from renewable sources. However, bioenergy only scores a small 7.1% of the country’s renewable electricity generation accounting for 1.5%…

Utilising the food waste from cheese-making for green energy

Wensleydale Creamery, the famous Yorkshire cheesemaker who produces Wensleydale Cheese has taken a big step towards sustainable energy and waste reduction by passing on the whey permeate, a byproduct from …

Considering a cogen system for a residential building?

Utilising inner-city waste and sewage to generate power and heat for residential buildings might seem like a concept for the distant future but in reality, the infrastructure and systems are already available…

Backup Power Generators

Block Loading or Load Acceptance:Diesel GeneratorsDiesel generators have been used for decades as a backup power supply for many Australian businesses who need power security; a backup power supply when the…

Decentralised Electrical Energy

Current in Australia, 75% of all electricity consumed is generated by 3 companies. Furthermore, the majority of this power is generated in centralised locations and then transported via the power grid to t…

Waste solutions, a circular economy and creative ways to end the waste crisis

With the billions of people currently living in the world (around 7.7 billion at last count), there is bound to be a little food waste… actually make that A LOT of food waste that results from close to 8…

Benefits of using a local cogen company

A well operating biogas power generation system can provide significant environmental and financial benefits for your business. However, the very best, most efficient biomass energy plant in the world can …

Reliable, clean back up power

A well operating biogas power generation system can Melbourne’s recent blackouts have highlighted the need for businesses to invest in reliable, clean power alternatives. The perfect storm of conditions led to many businesses and homes losing power for hour…

Generator de-rating on hot days

We’ve just experienced our hottest summers day in 3 years in Melbourne, at 42.8 C. These extremes temperatures are harsh on us, our pets and livestock, gardens, and equipment including electrical appliance…