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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Australian Clean Tech Ideas Finalists Selected

11 finalists in Australia's Clean Technologies Ideas Competition will soon compete with clean technology businesses from around the world in the CleanTech Open. Read more →

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Scientists Analyze Australian Wind Speeds

An Australian study finds that light wind speeds in the country increase faster than strong winds, which could have implications on wind energy production. Read more →

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Meet the Solaris Solar Car Concept

Aurora Solaris concept car

Futuristic yet approachable, the Solaris solar car concept from Australia's Aurora has begun the long trek to compete in the 2013 World Solar Challenge. Read more →

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A Carbon Positive Getaway In Australia?

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A vacation island near Australia claims to be carbon positive, sporting different forms of clean energy and making use of carbon offsets. Read more →

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Giant Wind Farm Eyed For South Australia

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South Australia is Australia's leading state for wind power, and now there's a plan brewing for a 600-megawatt plant on the Yorke Peninsula. Read more →

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Solar Car Race In Australia Lures 42 Teams

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The field is set for the biennial World Solar Challenge, the nearly 1,900-mile solar car race across Australia's Outback, from Darwin to Adelaide. Read more →

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Wearable Solar Could Power Aussie Soldiers

wearable light-weight solar panels, Australia military

An Australian university says wearable, lightweight solar panels could reduce the need for soldiers to carry heavy batteries to power their electronic devices. Read more →

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