Wave Power From Down Under (The Water)

bioWave, wave-power device

Aussie startup BioPower gets $5 million to use in testing a unique wave power device inspired by ocean plant life that "goes with the flow." Read more →

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Queensland Maps A Renewable Future

Queensland renewable energy plan

The "Queensland Solar Atlas" is just one tool that Australia's third-largest state is using to entice $3.5 billion in clean-energy investment by 2020. Read more →

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Wind Turbines Spin Profits For Aussie Town

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After six years of work, the Hepburn Wind Cooperative in Daylesford, Victoria, celebrates the opening of the first community-owned wind farm in Australia. Read more →

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Small-Scale Fuel Cell Truck: Can It Grow?

Scania Highline

Researchers at Australia's RMIT University are toying with a small-scale hydrogen fuel cell truck they say can be turned into a green long-haul freight truck. Read more →

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Carbon Tax Passes Last Hurdle In Australia

carbon tax, australia

Senate approval means that beginning in July 2012, Australia's biggest polluters will have to pay $23/ton on carbon emissions. Read more →

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Tesla Motors Challenged By Aussie Super EV

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Australia's Arcspeed is building an all-electric, convertible sports car with stylish good looks and a top range - with extra batteries - of 186 miles. Read more →

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Wind Turbine Claims Plenty Of Power, No Noise

Eco Whisper noiseless wind turbine

An Australia company is introducing a 20-kilowatt wind turbine with a unique design that is said to make the device "virtually silent." Read more →

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Micro Hydro-Turbine Puts Spin On Tidal Power

micro hydro-turbine, Sundermann Water Power

A uniquely designed micro hydro-turbine system, said to be vastly more efficient than competitors, is winning notice in Australia. Read more →

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Aussie Solar Project A Community-Owned First

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A new community-owned solar farm in Hervey Bay, Queensland, will be the Australian state's first community solar project, and largest standalone PV system. Read more →

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One Hell Of An Electric Bike Ride Down Under

Allan Lear, electric bike world record

Allan Lear has set a new world record for distance traveled on an electric bike, covering over 1000 miles with a "swap and go" battery system recharged by wind. Read more →

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