Wind Turbines Factsheet
Wind Turbines
A wind turbine is a device that converts the wind’s kinetic energy into electrical energy. Wind turbines can rotate about either a horizontal or …
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Solar Energy System Factsheet
Solar Energy System
A solar photovoltaic (PV) system, often referred to as solar panels or solar power, generates renewable electricity by converting energy from the sun.
A …
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Pumped Hydro Factsheet
PUMPED HYDRO
The energy demonstrations at the Ellinbank SmartFarm includes a mini hydroelectric system. From a storage tank at the top of a hill, water is …
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Solar and Battery for Dam Water Pump System Factsheet
Solar Energy System
Apart from captured rainwater, the farm’s water supply is provided by water pumped from a spring-fed dam (called the ‘Farm D’ dam).
To reduce …
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Dairy Shed Chiller Upgrade Factsheet
Energy Efficiency Upgrades
Following an on-farm energy assessment, a number of recommendations were adopted to improve the energy efficiency of milk harvesting processes in the dairy.
This …
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Dairy CO2 Heat Pump Factsheet
Energy Efficiency Upgrades
Following an on-farm energy assessment at the Ellinbank SmartFarm, a number of dairy upgrades were identified and adopted to improve energy efficiency in …
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New Energy Jobs Fund grants
The Victorian Government is continuing to support renewable energy and energy efficiency projects though a sixth round of the New Energy Jobs Fund Grant (NEJF).
The …
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Turning waste into energy
The Victorian Government has recently announced $10 million to support projects that create electricity, heat, gas or liquid fuel from organic waste that would otherwise …
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Can diesel fuel farming forever?
The May-June edition of NSW Farmers ‘The Farmer’ magazine looks at workable alternatives to diesel for on-farm use in the face of soaring prices, supply …
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