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Jan 2012 - Reducing Precious Metals in Fuel Cell Catalysts
Through our principal energy researcher, Dr Andrew Dicks, LC Energy has been awarded a contract to work on reducing the platinum content of catalysts used in Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cells.
These devices continue to struggle to become economically viable on account of the high cost of platinum used in the catalysts. The project was one of only 20 projects awarded last year by the Australia India Strategic Research Fund and involves a collaboration between QUT and the National Physical Laboratory in New Delhi. The project aims to develop smarter ways of creating fuel cell catalysts, and if successful will break down one of the major barriers to fuel cell commercialization.
Andrew is also supervising a research student at the University of Queensland who is working on novel catalyst materials prepared by nitrogen functionalisation of high surface area carbons that could eliminate the use of platinum altogether. Internationally this area of research is very active, and Dr Dicks has published a paper in the latest issue of the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy that reviews progress made over the last 10 years in creating non-precious metal fuel cell catalysts.
The importance of PEM fuel cells as contributors to renewable energy systems is also highlighted in a 50 page chapter that he has written for a new encyclopedia on renewable energy that is due to be published by Elsevier this year.
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Fraser Island Alternative Energy
Telstra Fuel Cell Feasibility Study
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Dec 2012 - Resource in Focus article
LC features in the December Edition of the Reaource in Focus magazine publication. [Read Article]
Jul 2012 - LC Energy completes large commercial solar installation
LC Energy recently completed an 83kW solar photovoltaic installation at Ashmore on the Gold Coast. [More]
Mar 2012 - LC Energy announces Sales Agreement with battery technology specialist FIAMM SPA of Italy
FIAMM lead the world in the development of Sodium Nickel molten salt technology used in their range of Zebra batteries. [More]
Jan 2012 - Reducing Precious Metals in Fuel Cell Catalysts
LC Energy has been awarded a contract to work on reducing the platinum content of catalysts used in Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cells. [More]
November 2011 - LC Energy appointed exclusive distributor of SolarLog
LC Energy has been appointed by Solare Datensysteme GmbH as exclusive distributors of its SolarLog solar PV monitoring products. [More]
Oct 2011 - AIE Solar Thermal Power discussion
25th October - Bruce Leslie guest speaks at Australian Institute of Energy discussion on Solar Thermal Power. [More]
Oct 2011 - Goodna Technology Park 30kW Solar Install
Building 1 at Goodna Technology Park receives 30kW rooftop solar installation. [More]
Sept 2011 - Tesla Roadster show'n'tell visit
The Tesla Roadster on show around Australia pays a visit to LC at the Goodna Technology Park. [More]
Archived News
August 2011 - LC Energy now provides Solar System monitoring
LC Energy is now part of the huge Solar-Log network monitoring more than 300,000 inverters worldwide. Monitor your Solar Electricity production with ease TODAY! [More]
June 2011 - INTERSOLAR Conference & Exhibition - Munich, Germany
Company Directors Bruce Leslie and Paul Riley spent a week at the InterSolar Conference and Exhibition in Munich, Germany. [More]
Apr 2011 - LC Energy signs supply contract with Q-Cells
LC Energy has joined forces with Q-cells, a global solar modules supplier with its development and manufacture based in Germany. [More] [Q-Cells Website]
Mar 2011 - LC appoints new CEO - Dr Des Muller
Des Muller joins LC as CEO providing owner and founder Bruce Leslie opportunity to focus efforts on the R&D aspects of the business. [More]
Feb 2011 - ClimateSmart Business Clusters - Leaders' Recognition Ceremony
LC was recently awarded as a successful climate smart business cluster leader for our role in guiding local businesses towards reducing their environmental impact. [More] [ClimateSmart Website]
Feb 2011 - LC certified as a Registered Research Agency
LC was officially appointed as a Registered Research Agency (RRA) by AusIndustry in 2010. [More] [RRA Website]
Feb 2011 - Dr Andrew Dicks joins LC Energy
Andrew Dicks joins LC Energy as an Industry Adviser leading projects in Advanced Fuel Processing for Fuel Cells. [More]
Jan 2011 - LC Energy offices avoid floods while shed goes under
LC Energy offices fortunately avoided being flooded by a mere metre or so though the scale test facility and shed went totally under. [See More Pics]
Nov 2010 - LC awarded a QSEIF grant
LC has been awarded a Queensland Sustainable Energy Innovation Fund (QSEIF) grant to support a research project in “Advanced Fuel Processing for Fuel Cells”. [More] [QSIEF Website]
July 2010 - Remote Monitoring
LC Energy explores opportuniities to promote Observant products in the mining sector. [Visit Observant Website]
June 2010 - LC Corporate Image Revamped
We have completed a rebranding and launched a new set of company logos. [Read more]
July 2009 - EcoGeneration Magazine
LC Fuel Cell Article
An LC Energy article on Fuel Cells in Australia has been published in June/August issue of EcoGeneration. [More] [EcoGeneration Article]
Features...
LC Youth skills development community program
LC has been working with remote indigenous communities in and around Yirrkala in NE Arnhem Land (Yolngu people) since 2006. The skills development program assists Yolngu school leavers to bridge the gap between western and Yolngu cultures through work experience placements leading toward university schooling. [More]
LC approved as ClimateSmart Business Cluster Leader
LC has been approved by the Queensland Department of Environment and Resource Management as a ClimateSmart Business Cluster Leader for the Western Corridor of Brisbane. [More] [South-West News Article]
Government to reduce Solar Credits multiplier as of July 2011
The cost of a solar system is set to rise mid next year when new government changes come into effect. The change will see this multiplier stepped down a year earlier than originally planned, from five down to four times the deemed rate of renewable energy certificates. [More]
GTP Building 1 Achieves 5 Star Energy Rating
The National Australian Built Environment Rating System (NABERS) has approved the Goodna Technology Park - Building 1 in Goodna with a 5 STAR ENERGY RATING. [Nabers Certificate - PDF]
LC Energy powered by Q-Cells
LC Energy has joined forces with Q-cells, a global solar modules supplier with its development and manufacture based in Germany. [More] [Q-Cells Website]
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