Published Wednesday, 02 May, 2007 at 10:00 AM
Minister for Environment and Multiculturalism
The Honourable Lindy Nelson-Carr
EPA PLEDGES ALMOST $1M FOR ENERGY AND WATER TECHNOLOGIES
Six Queensland companies have received grants totalling almost $1 million to develop innovative technologies aimed at reducing water and energy consumption.
Environment Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr today announced the recipients for Round 10 of the EPA’s Queensland Sustainable Energy Innovation Fund (QSEIF).
“QSEIF grants help industry in Queensland address the challenge of reducing the environmental impacts of fossil fuel consumption and water usage,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
“The projects we are helping to fund offer Smart State solutions to reduce energy and water use and will help lead Queensland towards a future that is economically, socially and environmentally sustainable.
“There are so many exciting projects happening in Queensland and it is important that we help them get off the ground.”
Ms Nelson-Carr said the EPA had committed $6.8 million since 1999 to assist 64 organisations develop new technologies through to commercialisation.
“The commercialisation of these new technologies will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20,000 tonnes, equivalent to taking 5000 cars off the road permanently, and will reduce energy consumption by 16,800MWh.”
Round 10 recipients include:
$200,000 - Aqualysis Pty Ltd (Ascot), are developing technology that will automatically adjust the operation of pool pumps and chlorination to use minimum energy and maintain water quality regardless of the climate and other conditions.
$208,000 - Xerocoat Pty Ltd (St Lucia, Eight Mile Plains) will further develop and test anti-reflection coatings for full sized Photovoltaic (solar) panels for maximising energy produced by photovoltaic cells.
$161,565 - Ivec Pty Ltd (Kangaroo Point) will be developing technology to harness wave power. The project aims to capture the energy produced by surface waves which will further advance wave power as a source of renewable energy.
$ 140,000 - Fosters Australia (Yatala) is developing technology to recover energy from wastewater. The project is aimed at treating up to 20kg of starches, sugars and other organic residues each day from the beer making process to generate energy.
$ 173,000 - Aquatrip Pty Ltd (Pullenvale) is developing a device that will disconnect water to a residence or rural facility should a leak be detected. Preliminary trials indicated a drop of water consumption by fifty-percent when using the leak detection devices.
$ 50,000 - Earthcheck Pty Ltd (Brisbane CBD) will develop an interactive education program assessing the environmental impacts of energy and water consumption. The project aims to develop an interactive education program that allows students and households to assess their environmental impacts through energy and water consumption.
Ms Nelson-Carr said QSEIF grants will assist these businesses develop their innovative technology to production stage and will help place Queensland at the forefront of sustainable energy and water innovation.
“This will ultimately help reduce greenhouse emissions and mitigate global warming,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
Submission of draft applications for Round 11 QSEIF funding closes on May 4. Prospective applicants should contact the EPA Sustainable Industries Division on 3225 1999 or visit the website at www.epa.qld.gov.au.
Media contact: Karla Steen 3336 8004 and Lisa Gilby 3336 8002
Environment Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr today announced the recipients for Round 10 of the EPA’s Queensland Sustainable Energy Innovation Fund (QSEIF).
“QSEIF grants help industry in Queensland address the challenge of reducing the environmental impacts of fossil fuel consumption and water usage,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
“The projects we are helping to fund offer Smart State solutions to reduce energy and water use and will help lead Queensland towards a future that is economically, socially and environmentally sustainable.
“There are so many exciting projects happening in Queensland and it is important that we help them get off the ground.”
Ms Nelson-Carr said the EPA had committed $6.8 million since 1999 to assist 64 organisations develop new technologies through to commercialisation.
“The commercialisation of these new technologies will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20,000 tonnes, equivalent to taking 5000 cars off the road permanently, and will reduce energy consumption by 16,800MWh.”
Round 10 recipients include:
$200,000 - Aqualysis Pty Ltd (Ascot), are developing technology that will automatically adjust the operation of pool pumps and chlorination to use minimum energy and maintain water quality regardless of the climate and other conditions.
$208,000 - Xerocoat Pty Ltd (St Lucia, Eight Mile Plains) will further develop and test anti-reflection coatings for full sized Photovoltaic (solar) panels for maximising energy produced by photovoltaic cells.
$161,565 - Ivec Pty Ltd (Kangaroo Point) will be developing technology to harness wave power. The project aims to capture the energy produced by surface waves which will further advance wave power as a source of renewable energy.
$ 140,000 - Fosters Australia (Yatala) is developing technology to recover energy from wastewater. The project is aimed at treating up to 20kg of starches, sugars and other organic residues each day from the beer making process to generate energy.
$ 173,000 - Aquatrip Pty Ltd (Pullenvale) is developing a device that will disconnect water to a residence or rural facility should a leak be detected. Preliminary trials indicated a drop of water consumption by fifty-percent when using the leak detection devices.
$ 50,000 - Earthcheck Pty Ltd (Brisbane CBD) will develop an interactive education program assessing the environmental impacts of energy and water consumption. The project aims to develop an interactive education program that allows students and households to assess their environmental impacts through energy and water consumption.
Ms Nelson-Carr said QSEIF grants will assist these businesses develop their innovative technology to production stage and will help place Queensland at the forefront of sustainable energy and water innovation.
“This will ultimately help reduce greenhouse emissions and mitigate global warming,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
Submission of draft applications for Round 11 QSEIF funding closes on May 4. Prospective applicants should contact the EPA Sustainable Industries Division on 3225 1999 or visit the website at www.epa.qld.gov.au.
Media contact: Karla Steen 3336 8004 and Lisa Gilby 3336 8002