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Australian And New Zealand Solar Energy Society (SA Branch ) SOLAR NEWS SA Formerly the ANZSES CHATTER www.anzses.org [email protected] March 2006 PRINTING THIS NEWSLETTER NOTICE OF ANZSES AGM AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND SOLAR ENERGY SOCIETY SOUTH AUSTRALIAN BRANCH ANZSES-SA AGM - TUESDAY 4 APRIL 2006 - AGENDA AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND SOLAR ENERGY SOCIETY - SA BRANCH COMMITTEE NOMINATION FORM ATA MEETING MARCH 14TH ATA BIODIESEL WORKSHOP. MARCH 25 & 26. UPCOMING ANZSES MEETING: REDUCING THE LOAD- ENERGY EFFICIENT AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS IN COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS CLIMATE CHANGE DRAFT STRATEGY DESALINATION SOLAR CITIES CONFERENCE ADELAIDE FEB 2008 ANZSES CHAIR’S REPORT -2005 FOR SALE MRET PETITION SOLAR HOUSE DAY 2006/SUSTAINABLE HOUSE DAY 2006 ANZSES NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2006: CLEAN ENERGY? CAN DO! ADVERTISING CENSORSHIP? INAUGURAL NATIONAL GREENBUILD & ECO SHOW EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE 2006 SOLAR CITIES SOLAR TECHNOLOGY SEMINAR 2006 POSTGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES WELCOME … to this month’s edition of Solar News SA. PRINTING THIS NEWSLETTER If you want to print this newsletter off, a PDF copy is available from www.35s.com.au/anzses  NOTICE OF ANZSES AGM AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND SOLAR ENERGY SOCIETY SOUTH AUSTRALIAN BRANCH NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND AGENDA Tuesday 4 April 2006 - 6pm for 7.30pm - Astor Hotel, 437 Pulteney Street, Adelaide The South Australian Branch of the Australia and New Zealand Solar Energy Society advises t hat its Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 4 April 2006 at the Astor Hotel, 437 Pulteney Street, Adelaide 5000, commencing at 7pm. Members and their guests are all welcome. Following the meeting Chris Selwood, of the World Solar Challenge, has kindly agreed to address members about the excitement of last September's Darwin-Adelaide solar car race and the preparations for the forthcoming October 2007 event. You are invited to join the Committee for a meal at the hotel commencing at 6pm, prior t o the meeting. ANZSES-SA AGM - TUESDAY 4 APRIL 2006 - AGENDA 1 Apologies 2 Confirmation of Minutes of AGM held on 15 March 2005 3 Business Arising from the Minutes 3.1 Strategic Plan 4 President's Report (Chris Selwood) 5 Treasurer's Report (John Rolls) 6 Solar News 7 Election of 2006 Committee 8 Other Business AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND SOLAR ENERGY SOCIETY - SA BRANCH COMMITTEE NOMINATION FORM I advise that I wish to nominate for the ANZSES South Australian Branch Committee for 2006. Tick (or click on) this box if you also wish to nominate for Branch President Name: Signature: Address: Phone (home/business/mobile): Email: Seconded by: Name: Signature: Your nomination must be received by t he Secretary, Albert Thompson, prior to t he commencement of the Annual General Meeting. It may be sent by hand, by post to ANZSES, PO Box 8178, Station Arcade, Adelaide 5001 or by email to

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Australian And New Zealand Solar Energy Society (SA Branch)

SOLAR NEWS SAFormerly the ANZSES CHATTER 

www.anzses.org [email protected] 

March 2006 

PRINTING THISNEWSLETTER NOTICE OF ANZSESAGM AUSTRALIAAND NEW ZEALANDSOLAR ENERGYSOCIETY SOUTHAUSTRALIANBRANCH ANZSES-SA AGM -TUESDAY 4 APRIL

2006 - AGENDA 

AUSTRALIA ANDNEW ZEALANDSOLAR ENERGYSOCIETY - SABRANCHCOMMITTEENOMINATION FORM ATA MEETINGMARCH 14TH ATA BIODIESELWORKSHOP. MARCH25 & 26. UPCOMING ANZSESMEETING: REDUCINGTHE LOAD- ENERGY

EFFICIENT AIRCONDITIONINGSYSTEMS INCOMMERCIALBUILDINGS CLIMATE CHANGEDRAFT STRATEGY DESALINATION SOLAR CITIESCONFERENCEADELAIDE FEB 2008 ANZSES CHAIR’SREPORT -2005 FOR SALE MRET PETITION SOLAR HOUSE DAY2006/SUSTAINABLEHOUSE DAY 2006 ANZSES NATIONALCONFERENCE 2006:CLEAN ENERGY?CAN DO! ADVERTISINGCENSORSHIP? INAUGURALNATIONALGREENBUILD & ECOSHOW EXHIBITION &CONFERENCE 2006 SOLAR CITIES SOLARTECHNOLOGYSEMINAR 2006POSTGRADUATEOPPORTUNITIES 

WELCOME… to this month’s edition of Solar News SA.

PRINTING THIS NEWSLETTER

If you want to print this newsletter off, a PDF copy is available from www.35s.com.au/anzses 

NOTICE OF ANZSES AGM AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND SOLAR ENERGY SOCIETY SOUTHAUSTRALIAN BRANCH

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND AGENDA

Tuesday 4 April 2006 - 6pm for 7.30pm - Astor Hotel, 437 Pulteney Street, Adelaide

The South Australian Branch of the Australia and New Zealand Solar Energy Society advises that its Annual General Meetingwill be held on Tuesday 4 April 2006 at the Astor Hotel, 437 Pulteney Street, Adelaide 5000, commencing at 7pm. Members

and their guests are all welcome.Following the meeting Chris Selwood, of the World Solar Challenge, has kindly agreed to address members about theexcitement of last September's Darwin-Adelaide solar car race and the preparations for the forthcoming October 2007 event.You are invited to join the Committee for a meal at the hotel commencing at 6pm, prior to the meeting.

ANZSES-SA AGM - TUESDAY 4 APRIL 2006 - AGENDA

1 Apologies2 Confirmation of Minutes of AGM held on 15 March 20053 Business Arising from the Minutes3.1 Strategic Plan4 President's Report (Chris Selwood)5 Treasurer's Report (John Rolls)6 Solar News7 Election of 2006 Committee8 Other Business

AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND SOLAR ENERGY SOCIETY - SA BRANCH COMMITTEENOMINATION FORM

I advise that I wish to nominate for the ANZSES South Australian Branch Committee for 2006.

Tick (or click on) this box if you also wish to nominate for Branch President

Name:Signature:Address:Phone (home/business/mobile):

Email:Seconded by:Name:Signature:Your nomination must be received by the Secretary, Albert Thompson, prior to the commencement of the Annual GeneralMeeting. It may be sent by hand, by post to ANZSES, PO Box 8178, Station Arcade, Adelaide 5001 or by email to

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[email protected]. If sent by email, the seconder should also send an email stating that he/she endorses the nomination.

ATA MEETING MARCH 14TH

Meeting details  - every 2nd Tuesday of the month:Tuesday 14th March Tower Hotel, 621 Magill Road, Magill6.30pm - 7.30pm. Join us for a counter meal and a chat7.30pm - 8.45 pm - Greg Watson from Sunball (winner of the New Inventors 2005 People's Choice Award.http://www.greenandgoldenergy.com.au/  and Suncube. 8.45pm - Who am I, What's coming up and Can anyone Help Me sessions.ATA BIODIESEL WORKSHOP. MARCH 25 & 26.

A one-day workshop about the home production of biodiesel fuel will be held in Adelaide on each of March 25th and 26th byJonathon Thwaites and colleagues from the University of WA. Jonathon is the ATA's WA Convenor and has been presentingbiodiesel production workshops for several years all over Australia. Courses are always well attended and in demand - seehttp://www.sustainability.ofm.uwa.edu.au/welcome/biodiesel for details.The cost is $100 + $10 GST. For the venue and to register, contact: Jonathon Thwaites [email protected] Safety

and Health Office M450, University of Western Australia,Crawley WA 6009. Phone 0419 924 355

April 3. Thinker in Residence Stephen Schneider arrives.For more information on his residency, seehttp://www.thinkers.sa.gov.au/sschneider.html

UPCOMING ANZSES MEETING: REDUCING THE LOAD- ENERGY EFFICIENT AIR CONDITIONINGSYSTEMS IN COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

Date: early June (to be confirmed)Venue: (to be confirmed)Speakers:Wayne Ryan (Airconserve). The Shaw Method

Daniel Harris (Dadanco). The Dadanco System- Demystifying the Active Chilled BeamPeter Phillips (KBR). Modelling A/C Systems

CLIMATE CHANGE DRAFT STRATEGY

The SA Government's draft strategy on climate change has been released for review.ANZSES members are encouraged to read it and send in comments or submissions before 28th April 2006.There will be several workshops about the draft and details of these can be obtained from the website:www.climatechange.sa.gov.au or the Tackling Climate Change Team on 08 8204 2999

DESALINATION

Subject: Climate Change and Renewable PowerWhether you believe in climate change or not the phased transition to renewable power just makes sense. Fossil fuels will

not always be so readily available and change takes time. So from this perspective, the recent announcement that theproposed BHP Billiton Olympic Dam expansion is not going to use water from the Artesian Basin or the River Murray is to beapplauded. The decision to establish a desalination plant at Whyalla to provide the water is also to be applauded if the powercomes from new renewable energy projects and not from just buying power from existing wind farms that would otherwise besold into the national grid.South Australia must take this opportunity to build on our clean energy reputation and broaden our renewable energy baseand solar power provides an obvious solution in a region with world class solar resources.For many years now the Whyalla Council, The Economic Development Board and the local community have supported theconcept of trialing combined concentrated solar power (CSP) and desalination in their city. Both Australian and overseastechnologies exist to do this.There is a conceptual plan to install CSP in Northern Africa to feed solar electricity across the Mediterranean into Europe.Already Egypt, Algeria and Morocco have multi megawatt projects proposed. The job opportunities and export potential aresubstantial in a world increasingly calling out for clean energy and water and Whyalla is the ideal place for a combined CSP

desalination project. The plant will not only provide clean energy and water, it looks spectacular and is good for tourism,would provide a major education and training centre on a global scale and will enhance SA's position as the clean energyState.Monica OliphantBedford Park

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SOLAR CITIES CONFERENCE ADELAIDE FEB 2008

The International Solar Cities Congress is part of the International Solar Cities Initiative and the 2008 Congress will be thethird solar cities congress.The objectives of the International Solar Cities Initiative are to support UN energy and climate policies by stimulating theinterest of cities into becoming benchmark cities that commit to ambitious emission reduction goals; help cities systematicallyintegrate renewable energy and energy efficient technologies and industries into environmental, economic and city planning;and provide scientific support for the validation and design of effective measures and policies for Solar Cities.The 3rd Congress will appeal to all professionals and individuals with an interest in sustainable energy and its role in oururban environment. The International Solar Cities Initiative (ISCI) has been formed to address climate change througheffective measurable action at the urban community level. The members of ISCI are cities, institutions and individuals whowant to help each other in this task.

A three day program is planned in association with field trips and the opportunity for all delegates to enjoy pre and postConference tours to some of South Australia's major attractions.More information at http://www.solarcitiescongress.com.au/  

ANZSES CHAIR’S REPORT -2005

In the last year, ANZSES has continued to be proactive with involvement in meetings and discussions, submissions andpublic hearings, reviews, white papers, media releases, seminars, talks and conferences, and of course Solar House Day.Consequently we are finding an increasing awareness, across government, industry and the public, of the need and benefitsfor renewable energy and energy efficiency as an essential ingredient of a sustainable future.

Events

Solar House Day (www.solarhouseday.com) was again a success, this year with the assistance of a stronger marketing and

media campaign due to funding from the AGO which allowed us to employ Peter C White & Assoc. to carry out this work.AGO’s funding was partly the result of the outcomes of their previously commissioned report to investigate ways in whichSHD can continue to be improved and enhanced, with planning and management for increased growth. With better leadtimes and increased sponsorship, SHD 2006 continue to provide a hands-on opportunity for potential homebuilders, familiesand anyone interested, to see solar-in-action in real-life settings – so much more impact than theory and models. And asalways, SHD is reliant not only on sponsorship in cash and kind, but also on the tireless efforts of the many volunteers andhomeowners who assist in making SHD happen.The annual conference, Solar 2005 (http://www.anzses.org/conference.htm), is being held at Otago university in Dunedin thisyear. Already, we have had bids for 2006 – Canberra, and 2007 – Northern Territory, and 2008 – Sydney or Adelaide. Thisyear’s theme is “Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Future – A Challenge for a Post Carbon World”. As always there is awide assortment of informative, plenary and technical papers and talks, this year exploring both sides of the question inrelation to fossil fuels, their alternatives and their future.The Branches also continue to run their own seminars, tours and workshops, drawing upon an ever-increasing audience of

both public and industry attendees.

Towards a Renewable Energy Future

Despite the fallout from last year’s white paper, ANZSES and its kindred organisations continue to lobby the government intochanging their attitude and approach to the the future of renewables. Worldwide global investments in renewable energycontinue to grow, with a new record of $30 billion last year (Renewable Energy policy Network for the 21st Century report).Whilst New Zealand continues to move forward, in Australia things are somewhat slower, though now this includes the revivalof the Nuclear debate – can it be considered, if not renewable, at least sustainable, given the amount of energy achievablefrom a small amount of raw material? Can it be considered acceptable, and even preferable, on the basis that there are nogreenhouse gas emissions and its production does not effectively contribute to global warming? Can it be considereddesirable, given that the technology already exists, as do ready supply of suitable uranium? But the other side of theargument still prevails as well – Where do we put the waste? How do we ensure 100% security, both from leakage andpollution, as well as from potential terrorism? And in the meantime, we lobby, and argue, and develop, and network for theexisting, proven technologies of solar, wind, water, bio-fuels and other sustainable and renewable sources of energy.

Submissions & Lobbying

ANZSES has continued its important roles of participation with other organisations for the promotion and production ofrenewable and sustainable energy. We have continued our membership of the Renewable and Sustainable Roundtable, a

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peak body of like-minded organisations in Australia, the REEAG, CANA, and are have been signatory to several importantdocuments and papers issued jointly by like-minded organisations to promote green policy and technology, renewable energyand energy efficiency.Our Canberra tours have continued again this year, under the direction of Deputy Chair Keith Lovegrove, taking members ofthe AGO, politicians and other new ANZSES members on tours throughout the region to see almost every type of renewableenergy in action. This included PVs, wind farms and ANU’s Big Dish, reinforcing to them that these are real and existingtechnologies, available here and now.

Communications

Solar Progress continues to be our main contact with our members, though as part of our block membership of ISES, allmembers also now receive ReFocus. Additionally, members also have access to various electronic publications from ISES onthe web. Via email there has also been an occasional Chair’s communication to all members, keeping them in touch with whatANZES has been doing on their behalf. We hope to make this a more regular posting in due course.

Membership

ANZSES membership continues to grow, albeit slowly. With the advent of the joint ANZSES-ISES block membership, it is stilltoo early to determine if this has had a positive, negative or nil impact in terms of membership retention. Ideally, we will gainmore members as they see the increased value in joining ANZSES, and therefore also ISES. We are still sorting out the fine-

tuning of the joint membership, but to date the feedback has been positive.Relationships with other organisations continue to be important, as we develop existing as well as new relationships. SOTA(Sydney Olympic Park Authority) approached us this year for sponsorship of Solar House Day and we have now establishedan important link with them and the Houses of the Future. Similarly we continue to cross-fertilise our events, news andresources with the likes of BCSE (Business Council for Sustainable Energy), AGO, Greenpeace and Archicentre. Whilst theseorganisations may vary in their specific aims and objectives, we are all striving for the common goal of a sustainable future viarenewable energy and energy efficiency.

Staffing

Following the resignation of our inaugural REPO (Renewable Energy promotions Officer), Andy Hughes, Alison Reeve wasappointed for the position in late 2004. However, she too has moved on and earlier this year we appointed Julien Lacave tothe position. Despite the loss of time between REPOs, Julien has shown his skills and expertise in pulling together a

successful Solar House Day and assisting with the Conference, sponsorship and general ANZSES issues. With his Europeanexperience in events management, his enthusiastic interest in all things renewable, and his love of the Sydney surf, we lookforward to a long and rewarding working relationship with Julien in the coming years.Meanwhile our Administrator, George Hardy, and Editor, Bill Parker continue to do wonderful jobs, often above and beyond amere staff position – thus is the dedication of all those involved with ANZSES. The committee, as always , is looking for newblood – both at State and National levels, and any member is most welcome to join as vacancies arise.

The Future

As with Solar 2004, the day preceding Solar 2005 will see the full committee attending a Strategic Planning Workshop. Andagain, we will be able to focus for a while ‘on the business’ rather than ‘in the business’ developing strategies for the ongoingroles of our core activities, directions and mission.In closing, ANZSES continues to promote, and lobby, and educate, and assist, and raise awareness, and to encourageinvolvement - be it actively in the industry, opening up your house for SHD, joining the committee, or simply by being a

member. My second year as ANZSES President has seen some changes and some lapses, and whilst I have had to delegateat times – my thanks especially to Keith Lovegrove and the Committee and Staff during my extended absences – I trust that Ihave contributed something of worth to this most worthwhile organisation. Again, I thank the committee and the staff for theirongoing involvement, support and commitment and look forward to the continued growth, relevance and influence of ANZSESand its body of members as we strive forward to a sustainable and renewable future.Mahalath Halperin, Chair

FOR SALE

Aldinga Arts Eco Village.

The Cottages. 2 bedroom unit; living area 75 m2, single carport, energy efficient building design, rainwater tank, SHW system,land area 150m2, access to community farm.

$165,000. Rental return $180/wk.For further information pls contact: Lucio Mucci 0408-827 357  [email protected]  

MRET PETITION

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Dear ANZSES contacts,We are a group located on the north coast of NSW seeking to raise awareness for the need to take action to avert or minimisehuman-induced climate change. As part of this campaign, we have the attached petition in circulation.I would be very grateful if you could distribute this among your branch members, colleagues and friends, and collect as manysignatures as possible. The return address is given at the bottom of the petition.I have heard that there are several large projects that have stalled due to the likelihood that MRET will be met shortly. If youcould provide me with any details of large projects stopping or of manufacturers moving off shore, please let me know. I thinkthis petition will have the best impact if delivered by a MP whose electorate has or is about to lose a lot of jobs/ investment.If you! have any queries, please get back to me.Janet Cavanaugh Coordinator Climate Change Australia (Clarence Branch)PO Box 1324, Grafton 2460 ph (W) 02 6641 1551

SOLAR HOUSE DAY 2006/SUSTAINABLE HOUSE DAY 2006

Planning has commenced for this event on the second weekend of September 2006. It’s exact form in SA has yet to bedetermined: it may be a bus tour rather than self-drive. Ideas, volunteers, houses? Contact Monica Oliphant [email protected] 

ANZSES NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2006: CLEAN ENERGY? CAN DO!

CANBERRA 13th – 15th September 2006

Amongst the every increasing number of Renewable Energy conferences, the ANZSES annual conference offers a unique

window to cutting edge Renewable Energy R & D in Australia, through its format of submitted and refereed papers andsession talks from practioners in the field.Topics covered include; Photovoltaics, Solar Architecture, Wind, Biomass, Policy, Concentrating Solar Power, and the otherrenewable energy technologies. This conference is an ideal and cost-effective way for researchers, policy makers, industryleaders and those with a general interest, to learn firsthand about the RE cutting edge in Australia. In 2006, the 44th ANZSESconference is being held in Canberra, home of the "Sliver Cell" and the "Big Dish" as well as our national seat of government.The conference follows Sustainable House Day, and precedes Canberra's annual Floriade: this year, “Carnivale, the World onShow”.

ADVERTISING CENSORSHIP?

Free TV gets a lesson in climate change Free TV must have looked up the chapter on climate change in their science textbooks since rejecting South Australian

company SolarShop's ad last Friday (yesterday item 12) – the TV classification and approval body announced yesterdayafternoon that it would reinstate the ad in its entirety. (Click here to view the ad).Commercials Advice (CAD), a branch of FreeTV, initially rejected the ad scheduled for Adelaide TV (after first approving it) onthe grounds that Dr Tim Flannery's statement – "Climate Change is the greatest threat facing humanity today” – was"problematic." But they've since decided that Flannery has the authority to back up his claim."Whilst this has been unfortunate to say the least and damaging to the SolarShop, which can ill afford to have its $50,000 TVcampaign diluted like this, what it has done is served a very positive purpose – it has raised the focus of the averageAustralian on the seriousness of climate change," a spokesperson for SolarShop told Crikey.FreeTV's chief executive Julie Flynn told the SMH that "we have just cleared the ads after strong representation from theadvertiser that Dr Flannery is an authority in his own right."Greens Senator Christine Milne told Crikey: "The key thing here is that Free TV is making a decision about what the publiccan hear in a political context. Their level of ignorance on climate change is a concern, as is the level of political intimidation inthis country..."

Source: crikey.com.au

INAUGURAL NATIONAL GREENBUILD & ECO SHOW EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE 2006

Fri June 9th - Sun 11th June 2006

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Rosehill Gardens Exhibition CentreSydney Australia

Greener Homes - Greener Living - Greener Planet

A three-day trade and consumer event showcasing leading brands and services relating to Green building , renewable energy

systems , sustainable living and permaculture. The Show will also focus on national environmental and conservationinitiatives and celebrate World Environment and World Ocean Day.

SOLAR CITIES

Eleven consortia from around Australia have been short-listed in the race to host the nation's first Solar Cities.The short-listed proposals are:

•  Adelaide Solar Citizens•  Alice Springs - Australia's Solar Centre•  Blacktown Solar City•  Brighter Future - Sydney Olympic Park / Auburn Solar City•  Central Victorian Solar Cities Project•  Coburg Solar City

•  Kalgoorlie-Boulder Solar Cities Project•  Perth Solar City•  Solar Cities Adelaide•  Solar Newcastle•  Townsville: Queensland Solar City

Each short-listed consortium will now receive $50,000 to help them prepare a detailed business case, which will be assessedby an expert panel before a final decision is made next year about the location of Australia's Solar Cities.

SOLAR TECHNOLOGY SEMINAR

A one day seminar is being held at the CSIRO Energy Centre in Newcastle, NSW on Thursday 30th March 2006 to coincidewith the official launch of the National Solar Energy Centre the following morning, Friday 31st March 2006.The solar seminar will focus on concentrating solar thermal technologies and will:

• Provide an insight into currently available solar technologies, current R&D projects, and the anticipated future • Providegovernment and industry stakeholders with an update on the solar thermal research taking place within CSIRO and in theinternational arena• Showcase the new National Solar Energy Centre and offer a technical tour of the new facility• Give attendees the opportunity to hear from our international guest speakers from Germany and Japan• Encourage debate on solar technologies through a facilitated round table discussionWho should attend:• Government officials with responsibility for energy policy• Academics, researchers and consultants• Energy companies• Solar technology developersThe solar technology seminar will start at 10am and conclude with light refreshments at 5pm.Register your interest for the seminar by emailing [email protected] and a provisional place will be reserved for you. A

full program will follow soon, along with full registration documentation.Attendance is FREE but registration is essentialRegister your interest early as places are limitedThe seminar is being fully funded by the National Research Flagship Energy Transformed and the CSIRO Division of EnergyTechnology so attendance will be free of charge. The event is also proudly supported by the International Science Linkagesprogram established under the Australian Government’s innovation statement, Backing Australia’s Ability (DEST). For furtherinformation please reply by email to [email protected] A Focus on Solar Technology: International and Australianperspectives.

2006 POSTGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES

School of Architecture, University of Tasmania

The School is seeking expressions of interest from students or practitioners for the following scholarship opportunities inLaunceston, Tasmania. Applicants will possess a strong academic background in Architecture, Engineering or a suitabletechnical or building related discipline.

1. Environmental Performance Modelling

A PhD Scholarship at the APA (I) rate is potentially available to work on a Forest & Wood Products Research and

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Development Corporation funded project to build and test one 'No Bill' and two 'Best 5-Star' rated houses.The Environmental Performance Modelling will more than likely have a strong focus on the embodied energy of housing.Timber platform housing versus slab on ground housing.The candidate will work with leaders in the field of high environmental performance buildings and with members of the designprofessions.

2. Moisture Ingress in Building

A Masters Scholarship at the APA (I) rate is potentially available for research into the causes and effects of moisture ingressin building.Moisture entering the building envelope is a persistent and international problem. Probably caused by poor detailing, badconstruction practice and inappropriate use of some cladding systems, it can lead to building failure in the worst cases.Overseas, this type of moisture damage is called Leaky Building Syndrome and has resulted in losses worth billions ofdollars.The candidate will work with building professionals, practitioners and regulators in Tasmania, Australia and overseas.

3. Other Research Areas

The University of Tasmania has regular rounds of scholarships available for suitably qualified applicants. So, the School ofArchitecture is interested to hear from anyone interested in topics reflecting other areas of research interests, including

sustainability, architectural and landscape history and theory, design and construction.Expression of InterestExpressions of interest can be forwarded to:Ms Karen HughesLocked Bag 1323University of TasmaniaTelephone (03) 6324 3586 Fax (03) 6324 3557Email: [email protected] information:Additional information about University of Tasmania scholarships is available at:Internet: www.utas.edu.auEmail: [email protected] 

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AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND SOLAR ENERGY SOCIETY SA BRANCHBRANCH COMMITTEE 2005:

President: Chris SelwoodPh 8322 2990(h) 8463 4690(w) fax 8305 0175email: [email protected] 

Vice-President: Stewart Martin School of Electrical and Information Engineering, University of SA, Mawson Lakes 5095Ph 8302 3048 (w) 8261 4630 (h) fax 8302 3389 email: [email protected] 

Secretary: Albert Thompson [email protected] 

Treasurer: John Rolls103 Lansdowne Terrace Vale Park 5081 Ph 8463 6907 (w) 8269 3879 (h) 04 1029 4638 (m) 8463 6900 (f) email: [email protected] (w) [email protected] (h)

Solar News SA Editor: John Held Ph 8271 4555 (w) 8272 6608(h) Email [email protected] 

Publicity Officer: Margaret Dingle ph 8362 7007 email [email protected] 

Solar House Tours Coordinator:Monica Oliphant 8277 3357 (h) 0404 898277(Mob) email: [email protected] 

ANZSES National Committee: Wasim Saman (National Committee Contact)Sustainable Energy Centre, School of AME, University of SA, Mawson Lakes 5095 Ph 8302 3008 (w) 8251 4619 (h) fax 8302 3380 email:

[email protected] 

FUTURE MATERIAL FOR SOLAR NEWS SA 

We are keen to distribute as much information and news as possible in this format. Obviously it’s quickest, easiest and fastest by email – so ifyou are getting this by post, and have an email address, please contact John Held at  [email protected] . Please send me any news,meetings of interest to members, and other bits of information!