Published Thursday, 03 July, 2008 at 02:59 PM
Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation
The Honourable Andrew McNamara
Sunshine powered battery in the front line for Queensland environment award
A world leader in developing advanced battery technologies, RedFlow Pty Ltd, of Seventeen Mile Rocks, is in the running for one of Queensland’s top environment awards.
Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation, Andrew McNamara today announced that RedFlow were finalists in the Sustainable Technologies category of the 2008 Environmental Protection Agency Sustainable Industries Awards.
“Combined with Photovoltaic (PV) Solar panels, Redflow’s zinc-bromine battery becomes a source of renewable energy that is available on demand, potentially reducing individual household greenhouse gas generation by 20%,” Mr McNamara said.
“The battery’s advanced flowing electrolyte technology results in a product that is one sixth the weight of conventional lead-acid batteries, resulting in lower production costs.
“The battery is also non-perishable, does not contain toxic heavy metals, and can be refurbished to extend its service life,” he said.
Mr McNamara said the finalists had been selected from more than 100 innovative entries from small business to large multi-million dollar companies, showcasing Queensland's diverse range of ‘sustainability champions’.
“We have visionary companies right here in Queensland that are committed to developing innovative products and practices that reduce consumption of fossil fuels water, waste and greenhouse gas emissions,” Mr McNamara said.
“The Queensland Government, through the EPA’s Sustainable Industries Awards, now in their third year, is committed to helping Queensland business and industry develop Smart State technologies that reduce environmental impacts.
Member for Mount Ommaney, Julie Attwood, congratulated Redflow on becoming a finalist.
“Technologies developed to reduce our dependence on fossil fuel, like Redflow’s zinc-bromine battery, are an essential component of creating a sustainable future for Queensland,” Ms Attwood said.
The Innovation in Sustainable Technologies Award, sponsored by Hatch, is awarded to an organisation or individual for the development of technology that delivers resource conservation and/or enables sustainability innovation within a business.
The other finalists in this category include LoC Composites Pty Ltd who have developed a plant-based composite panel for the building industry, and the Queensland University of Technology’s Cooperative Research Centre for Construction Innovation, for their eco-efficiency assessment software.
The EPA Sustainable Industries Awards aim to increase awareness of the advantages of sustainable practices such as reducing energy and water use, reducing waste and minimising greenhouse gas emissions.
Winners will be announced at a gala dinner at the Gold Coast Exhibition and Convention Centre on Friday, 31 October 2008.
For more information visit www.epa.qld.gov.au or contact the EPA Sustainable Industries Division on 3225 1999.
Media contact: Peter McCarthy 3336 8004
Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation, Andrew McNamara today announced that RedFlow were finalists in the Sustainable Technologies category of the 2008 Environmental Protection Agency Sustainable Industries Awards.
“Combined with Photovoltaic (PV) Solar panels, Redflow’s zinc-bromine battery becomes a source of renewable energy that is available on demand, potentially reducing individual household greenhouse gas generation by 20%,” Mr McNamara said.
“The battery’s advanced flowing electrolyte technology results in a product that is one sixth the weight of conventional lead-acid batteries, resulting in lower production costs.
“The battery is also non-perishable, does not contain toxic heavy metals, and can be refurbished to extend its service life,” he said.
Mr McNamara said the finalists had been selected from more than 100 innovative entries from small business to large multi-million dollar companies, showcasing Queensland's diverse range of ‘sustainability champions’.
“We have visionary companies right here in Queensland that are committed to developing innovative products and practices that reduce consumption of fossil fuels water, waste and greenhouse gas emissions,” Mr McNamara said.
“The Queensland Government, through the EPA’s Sustainable Industries Awards, now in their third year, is committed to helping Queensland business and industry develop Smart State technologies that reduce environmental impacts.
Member for Mount Ommaney, Julie Attwood, congratulated Redflow on becoming a finalist.
“Technologies developed to reduce our dependence on fossil fuel, like Redflow’s zinc-bromine battery, are an essential component of creating a sustainable future for Queensland,” Ms Attwood said.
The Innovation in Sustainable Technologies Award, sponsored by Hatch, is awarded to an organisation or individual for the development of technology that delivers resource conservation and/or enables sustainability innovation within a business.
The other finalists in this category include LoC Composites Pty Ltd who have developed a plant-based composite panel for the building industry, and the Queensland University of Technology’s Cooperative Research Centre for Construction Innovation, for their eco-efficiency assessment software.
The EPA Sustainable Industries Awards aim to increase awareness of the advantages of sustainable practices such as reducing energy and water use, reducing waste and minimising greenhouse gas emissions.
Winners will be announced at a gala dinner at the Gold Coast Exhibition and Convention Centre on Friday, 31 October 2008.
For more information visit www.epa.qld.gov.au or contact the EPA Sustainable Industries Division on 3225 1999.
Media contact: Peter McCarthy 3336 8004