Posts Tagged ‘energy’
Hub-centered power assisted bicycles
Posted in Models, RDAG by Kate Archdeacon on December 2nd, 2008
Hub-centered power assisted bicycles use a sealed lead-acid rechargeable battery in a similar way to a hybrid engine, storing energy while riding, or recharging from a wall socket.
Tags: enabling technologies, energy, RDAG, transport
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Audio files available of Roberto Perez, Cuban permaculturalist
Posted in Models by Ferne Edwards on November 27th, 2008
Roberto Perez, Cuban permaculturalist (featured in the documentary The Power of Community), travelled to Australia recently to speak about Cuba, food and fossil fuels - see the post “Event - Organic Cuba: Abandoning Fossil Fuels - Public meeting featuring Roberto Perez - 5 April“. A popular guest, Perez gave an inspiring talk at London Food Link’s Big Autumn Do in September 2008. He focused on how Cuba responded to peak oil and its transition to a more sustainable model of agriculture which included thriving urban agriculture projects throughout Havana.
His presentation was recorded and can be listened below:
Part 1
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Tags: Cuba, energy, Food, fossil fuels, Models, peak oil
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Hepburn Community Wind Park
Posted in Models by Maeztri on November 17th, 2008
Hepburn Wind is a registered co-operative (Hepburn Community Wind Park Co-operative Ltd). Hepburn Wind will be the owner and operator of the Hepburn Community Wind Park, Australia’s first community owned wind farm.
The Wind Park was initiated by the Hepburn Renewable Energy Association (HREA) in conjunction with Future Energy Pty Ltd. Hepburn Wind is managed by an elected Board of Directors, representing the community, as well as business and environmental interests.
As a community owned wind farm, locals and non-locals alike will have the opportunity to invest in the Hepburn Community Wind Park. When you invest in wind energy, you are investing in your future and that of the generations to come.
Tags: community, energy, greenhouse gas, renewable energy, wind farm, wind power
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Variability and trends in the Australian wave climate and consequent coastal vulnerability
Posted in Research by Maeztri on November 14th, 2008
This abstract was recently listed on Australian Policy Online. To see the original document visit Variability and trends in the Australian wave climate and consequent coastal vulnerability
Variability and trends in the Australian wave climate and consequent coastal vulnerability
M. A. Hemer and others / CSIRO for the Department of Climate Change
Posted: 27-10-2008
Changing wind systems projected to occur with climate change will alter the surface ocean wave energy felt on Australia’s coasts. These changes must be quantified in order to assess the ocean wave resources available for renewable energy generation, and to determine how any changes will affect Australia’s coastal infrastructure and environment. The Department of Climate Change and CSIRO Wealth from Oceans National Research Flagship funded this study to describe Australia’s ocean wave climate and identify the trends and year-to-year changes in Australia’s offshore wave climate, including an estimate of the range of the extremes. Possible impacts of changing ocean waves in the coastal zone are: • coastal inundation during severe storm events through the combined effects of sea-level rise, storm surge, and ocean waves. • chronic coastal erosion brought about by large wave events, or changes in wave direction shifting coastal sand and sediment • sea-bed disturbance impacting sub-tidal habitats. The study has the effects of increasing our understanding of the potential impacts of these processes. Additionally, the study has quantified the wave power in Australian waters available for electricity generation, which has the potential to reduce emissions and reduce any negative impacts of climate change.
To read the full document download Variability and trends in the Australian wave climate and consequent coastal vulnerability.
Tags: climate change, coastal environment, energy, Research, vulnerability
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Sustainable Energy Seminar: 21st Nov ‘08
Posted in Events by Enhar on November 11th, 2008
This is an event for Melbourne professionals who wish to increase their knowledge and contacts in the field of sustainable energy.
Speakers at the event include:
- Michael Williamson, Sustainability Victoria: “Repowering Victoria for the 21st century”
- Craig Memery: Embedded Wind Energy: “The Time is Right”
- Bruce Thompson, MEFL: “Decentralised Energy in the Victorian Context”
- Demian Natakhan, Enhar: “Wind energy trends in Victoria, part II
Event registrations are invited at www.enhar.com.au/sustainable_energy_events.html
Time: 11:30am, Friday 21st November 2008
Cost: $20 Attendance fee includes Lunch ($15 limited student places)
Location: 420 Victoria Street, Brunswick
Transport: Tram via Sydney Road, Train via Brunswick Station on Upfield line, on street parking
For Event information, contact: 0403883696 or info@enhar.com.au
To register, go to www.enhar.com.au/sustainable_energy_events.html
Enhar is a Melbourne based consultancy in the renewable energy and energy conservation sector:
Tags: alternative energy, energy, Events, sustainable energy
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Polar Ice Caps and Climate Change
Posted in Events by Devin Maeztri on November 6th, 2008
What: Public Lecture by Tim Jarvis, Environmental scientist, explorer and author
When: Wednesday, November 19, 2008/5:30pm
Where:Turner Theatre, Botany BUilding, University of Melbourne
RSVP recommended. Visit
In this seminar, Tim Jarvis will relate his expeditions to the North and South Poles, with observations about climate change impacts on these remote locations. A slideshow presentation of spectacular visual and graphic images will be used to support his presentation.
Tags: climate change, energy, impacts, polar ice caps, public lecture, Tim Jarvis
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Seeking for Climate Project Connectors
Posted in Movements by Devin Maeztri on November 4th, 2008
Australian Conservation Foundation needs you to become a Climate Project Connector!
To apply to be a Climate Project Connector visit Connect Me!
Tags: Australian Conservation Foundation, Cimate Project Connector, climate action, climate change, community movement, energy
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Beyond Zero Emissions Discussion Group
Posted in Events by Devin Maeztri on October 31st, 2008
What: Beyond Zero Emissions Discussion Group “Retrofitting Australia’s homes for greater energy efficiency” with Lyn and Maurice Beinat from ecoMaster
When: Wednesday, November 5th, 2008/6.30pm (notice we have changed from our usual Monday time, due to Melbourne Cup)
Where: Top Floor, Kindness House 288 Brunswick St Fitzroy
Charge: By donation
Tags: discussion group, energy, energy saving, households, zero emissions
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One Just World: If water is life, what do we do when it runs out?
Posted in Events by Devin Maeztri on October 28th, 2008
What: Public forums on global poverty and development: Water and sanitation security for the developing world hosted by One Just World
When: Wednesday, 29 October, 2008/6.00pm – 7.30pm (entry from 5.30pm)
Where: BMW Edge, Federation Square
Free event!
Tags: community, development, energy, One Just World, water
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Airline Trash Landings
Posted in Policies by Devin Maeztri on October 28th, 2008
The section below is republished with permission from the Going Solar Transport Newsletter #82, 21 October 2008, compiled by Stephen Ingrouille. Going Solar newsletter provides an excellent commentary on local sustainable transport issues in Melbourne.
“Years after recycling became second nature at home, the aviation industry is taking the first steps to introduce recycling on flights and in airports. These early moves - including a Virgin Blue trial of in-flight recycling and the installation of recycling bins at Sydney Airport - follow a report that found American airlines throw out enough aluminium cans every year to build 58 new 747 jets.
Tags: aviation industry, energy, going solar, transport
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