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Sustainable Energy for Distributed Generation
Renewable Energy Systems Design & Consultancy ServicesGovernments and industries around the world are increasingly looking for ways to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from their operations. Improving the efficiency of energy use is often the lowest greenhouse gas reduction option available and is also very often a useful means of effectively reducing operating costs. Installing renewable energy systems is also an effective way to reduce emissions and increase self-sufficiency in energy supply. RISE can provide expertise in the design of renewable energy systems to client specifications and the preparation of the subsequent tender documents. The RISE energy management & renewable energy systems design team, comprising qualified engineers and consultants with significant industry and sustainable energy experience, can provide the following services:
Testing ServicesResLab provides a range of testing services for components and systems used in distributed generation systems. Standards DevelopmentA key industry support activity of RISE is the involvement in the development of standards both nationally and internationally. Professional Development and TrainingProfessional development and training of industry participants is another key area where RISE assists industry and the community. The courses offered by RISE are developed in collaboration with industry, standards groups and universities. Very Large Scale PV Systems
The Perenjori Shire PV ProjectThe Perenjori’s Shire’s interest in utilising renewable energy systems to meet future increased energy requirements in the Shire has led to the development of an integrated approach. The concept of a Perenjori Energy Park integrates the production of ethanol from wheat straw and hemp, a 3 MW gas (syngas from the bioethanol plant) turbine and small solar (PV) renewable electricity generation plan. The proposed project will be a collaborative project involving the University of Western Australian and Murdoch University (RISE). RISE’s Involvement in the Solar Cities ProgrammeThe Solar Cities Programme was announced in June 2004 and will consist of trials of integrated and widespread take-up of cost reflective electricity tariffs, interval metering, load management measures, energy efficiency measures and distributed renewable energy generation. At least four cities will participate and will be selected through a competitive process. Two Western Australian groups or consortia were short-listed and invited to submit Detail Business Cases in the Solar Cities Programme and RISE actively participated in the preparation of both the initial Expressions of Interest and the Detailed Business Cases for both WA bids. Recent RISE Consultancy ServicesRecent consultancy services provided by RISE include an independent technical and financial appraisal of a proposed Solar Power Station for the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, and an assessment of the options available to the Bunnings Warehouse group to reduce the greenhouse footprint of its stores across Australia. RISE PublicationsRISE research publications focus on the areas of Stand-alone Power Supply (SPS) Systems, Distributed Generation, Sustainable Transport Fuels & Systems and the Built Environment.
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