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ABC TV "Inside Business" 2 May 2005
ABC TV (Australia) recently invited Woodshed Technologies to participate in an industry review on renewable energy in Australia with a focus on marine energy. This program went to air on ABC Channel 2 on the Inside Business program of Sunday 1st of May. CEO Steve Hastings was asked to describe the Tidal Delay(R) process and to comment on the state of Australian federal and state government funding to renewables. Other commentary was from Energetech Australia, John Hewson, the Business Council for Sustainable Energy and Minister Ian Campbell.

ABC TV "Inside Business"

2 May 2005

ABC TV (Australia) recently invited Woodshed Technologies to participate in an industry review on renewable energy in Australia with a focus on marine energy. This program went to air on ABC Channel 2 on the Inside Business program of Sunday 1st of May. CEO Steve Hastings was asked to describe the Tidal Delay(R) process and to comment on the state of Australian federal and state government funding to renewables. Other commentary was from Energetech Australia, John Hewson, the Business Council for Sustainable Energy and Minister Ian Campbell.

UK Trade & Investment - Press Release 11 April 05
Oz technology on trial for UK renewable energy target Melbourne-based Woodshed Technologies has been granted a UK patent for a novel marine energy technology that relies on the natural rise and fall of bodies of seawater. Woodshed's Tidal Delay® tidal power technology utilises an existing natural land formation, such as a peninsula or isthmus, that creates a natural tidal barrier separating moving, rising and falling bodies of seawater. As the seawater on each side of the natural barrier rises and then falls, Tidal Delay® captures the energy resulting from the difference in water levels across the barrier, using proven hydro-electric technology in a novel configuration. Woodshed Technologies, together with fellow Australian companies Lloyd Energy Systems and SMEC Developments, intends to develop and implement the combined Tidal Delay(R)/ Lloyd Energy Storage System projects in Britain, supporting local engineering firms in the design and construction phases of the project. The three companies will team up with a number of UK firms and technical institutions including Pennant Wind of Gloucestershire, JWG Consulting (London) and Rushbrook Designs (Bournemouth) to investigate potential sites for Tidal Delay(R)/ Lloyd Energy Storage System plants in the UK. Ideal conditions for the world's first pilot plant for Tidal Delay exist on the west coast of Scotland and possibly Wales, as well as other parts of the British mainland coast and islands. The pilot plant site study, planned for this year, will determine the commercial viability and local acceptance of the chosen site, before the construction of a 1-5MW range commercial plant in 2006/07. "The Tidal Delay® approach will provide predictable, clean electricity day after day for decades", said Managing Director Steve Hastings. "It won’t create environmentally obtrusive man-made barrages, flood ecosystems or interfere with shipping channels." Nicola Savage from UK Trade & Investment in Melbourne said: " Woodshed was one of the first Australian companies to benefit from our Global Partnership Programme. This free service matches companies with unique and world-class technologies, such as Woodshed’s, with partners in the UK.” Woodshed Technologies' UK patent adds to existing patents in Australia and the US for Tidal Delay®. Patents are pending in other countries. Notes to Editors: 1) UK Trade & Investment is the British Government organisation that supports companies seeking to locate in the UK, and UK-based companies trading internationally. UK Trade & Investment provides free and confidential services for inward investors to the UK equipping a company with the information its needs to expand its business. 2) Further details of Woodshed Technologies can be found at www.woodshedtechnologies.com.au 3) Lloyd Energy Systems www.lloydenergy.com are the developers of the world's first high capacity energy storage technology. Energy from thermal and electrical sources is stored in the Lloyd Energy Storage System and released as electricity to the network grid on demand. Output may also be released as heat, hot water and steam. The Lloyd Energy System will store and regulate the output of all Tidal Delay(R) plants. 4) SMEC Developments is a unit of the international engineering group, the SMEC Group of Companies www.smec.com.au . SMEC Developments will design and construct all combined Tidal Delay(R)/ Lloyd Energy Storage System projects. SMEC Developments will also work with local country engineers in the design and construct phases of these plants. For further information, contact Nicola Savage, UK Trade & Investment on 03 9652 1621 or email nicola.savage@fco.gov.uk

UK Trade & Investment - Press Release

11 April 05

Oz technology on trial for UK renewable energy target

Melbourne-based Woodshed Technologies has been granted a UK patent for a novel marine energy technology that relies on the natural rise and fall of bodies of seawater.

Woodshed's Tidal Delay® tidal power technology utilises an existing natural land formation, such as a peninsula or isthmus, that creates a natural tidal barrier separating moving, rising and falling bodies of seawater.

As the seawater on each side of the natural barrier rises and then falls, Tidal Delay® captures the energy resulting from the difference in water levels across the barrier, using proven hydro-electric technology in a novel configuration.

Woodshed Technologies, together with fellow Australian companies Lloyd Energy Systems and SMEC Developments, intends to develop and implement the combined Tidal Delay(R)/ Lloyd Energy Storage System projects in Britain, supporting local engineering firms in the design and construction phases of the project.

The three companies will team up with a number of UK firms and technical institutions including Pennant Wind of Gloucestershire, JWG Consulting (London) and Rushbrook Designs (Bournemouth) to investigate potential sites for Tidal Delay(R)/ Lloyd Energy Storage System plants in the UK.

Ideal conditions for the world's first pilot plant for Tidal Delay exist on the west coast of Scotland and possibly Wales, as well as other parts of the British mainland coast and islands. The pilot plant site study, planned for this year, will determine the commercial viability and local acceptance of the chosen site, before the construction of a 1-5MW range commercial plant in 2006/07.

"The Tidal Delay® approach will provide predictable, clean electricity day after day
for decades", said Managing Director Steve Hastings. "It won’t create environmentally obtrusive man-made barrages, flood ecosystems or interfere with shipping channels."

Nicola Savage from UK Trade & Investment in Melbourne said: " Woodshed was one of the first Australian companies to benefit from our Global Partnership Programme. This free service matches companies with unique and world-class technologies, such as Woodshed’s, with partners in the UK.” Woodshed Technologies' UK patent adds to existing patents in Australia and the US for Tidal Delay®. Patents are pending in other countries.

Notes to Editors:

1) UK Trade & Investment is the British Government organisation that supports companies seeking to locate in the UK, and UK-based companies trading internationally. UK Trade & Investment provides free and confidential services for inward investors to the UK equipping a company with the information its needs to expand its business.

2) Further details of Woodshed Technologies can be found at www.woodshedtechnologies.com.au

3) Lloyd Energy Systems www.lloydenergy.com are the developers of the world's first high capacity energy storage technology. Energy from thermal and electrical sources is stored in the Lloyd Energy Storage System and released as electricity to the network grid on demand. Output may also be released as heat, hot water and steam. The Lloyd Energy System will store and regulate the output of all Tidal Delay(R) plants.

4) SMEC Developments is a unit of the international engineering group, the SMEC Group of Companies www.smec.com.au . SMEC Developments will design and construct all combined Tidal Delay(R)/ Lloyd Energy Storage System projects. SMEC Developments will also work with local country engineers in the design and construct phases of these plants.

For further information, contact Nicola Savage, UK Trade & Investment on 03 9652 1621 or email nicola.savage@fco.gov.uk

EPRI (USA) Tidal In Stream Energy Demonstration Program 6 Apr 2005
Woodshed Technologies Pty Ltd, with its Tidal Delay(R) tidal power technology, is participating in the EPRI Tidal In Stream Energy Conversion Feasibility Demonstration Program. The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), based in California, and its affiliate Global Energy Partners (Global) - is leading a North American government & industry collaborative program to assess and demonstrate the feasibility of Tidal and Ocean Current (TOC) energy conversion to provide efficient, reliable and cost-effective electrical energy. The program will be funded by state energy agencies and utilities from U.S. states and Canadian provinces. It will result in one or more site-specific TOC device power plant preliminary design(s), performance estimate(s) and economics assessment(s), as well as an implementation plan for progressing to the next phase of work - detailed design, permitting and financing. The primary goal is to develop a national-scale government/industry public/private collaborative program to assess and demonstrate the feasibility of in-stream tidal power to provide efficient, reliable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly electrical energy. The secondary goal is to initiate momentum towards the development of a sustainable commercial market for this technology in the U.S. and thus provide economic benefits and job creation. Learn more abour EPRI at www.epri.com

EPRI (USA) Tidal In Stream Energy Demonstration Program

6 Apr 2005

Woodshed Technologies Pty Ltd, with its Tidal Delay(R) tidal power technology, is participating in the EPRI Tidal In Stream Energy Conversion Feasibility Demonstration Program.

The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), based in California, and its affiliate Global Energy Partners (Global) - is leading a North American government & industry collaborative program to assess and demonstrate the feasibility of Tidal and Ocean Current (TOC) energy conversion to provide efficient, reliable and cost-effective electrical energy. The program will be funded by state energy agencies and utilities from U.S. states and Canadian provinces. It will result in one or more site-specific TOC device power plant preliminary design(s), performance estimate(s) and economics assessment(s), as well as an implementation plan for progressing to the next phase of work - detailed design, permitting and financing.

The primary goal is to develop a national-scale government/industry public/private collaborative program to assess and demonstrate the feasibility of in-stream tidal power to provide efficient, reliable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly electrical energy. The secondary goal is to initiate momentum towards the development of a sustainable commercial market for this technology in the U.S. and thus provide economic benefits and job creation.

Learn more abour EPRI at www.epri.com

Consulting Services Group 30 Mar 2005
March 2005 marks the "official opening" of Woodshed Technologie's consulting services operation. This business group will help clients: 1/. Understand industry trends and government policy in a particular energy, water or transport segment. 2/. Co-develop technologies addressing a niche in the energy, water or transport markets. 3/. Market those new technologies. Woodshed Technologies is active in Australia, Britain and the USA in development and investigation of technologies in Energy, Water and Transport.

Consulting Services Group

30 Mar 2005

March 2005 marks the "official opening" of Woodshed Technologie's consulting services operation. This business group will help clients:

1/. Understand industry trends and government policy in a particular energy, water or transport segment.
2/. Co-develop technologies addressing a niche in the energy, water or transport markets.
3/. Market those new technologies.

Woodshed Technologies is active in Australia, Britain and the USA in development and investigation of technologies in Energy, Water and Transport.

International Development Agreement 21 Mar 2005
A development agreement has been signed between Woodshed Technologies, Lloyd Energy Systems and SMEC Developments. These three Australian companies will work to jointly develop and implement combined Tidal Delay(R)/ Lloyd Energy Storage System projects in a variety of international locations. Led by Woodshed Technologies these firms will work with British firms Pennant Wind, JWG Consulting and a confirmed multinational British engineering group to investigate sites for Tidal Delay(R)/ Lloyd Energy Storage System plants in the UK. Lloyd Energy Systems www.lloydenergy.com are the developers of the world's first high capacity energy storage technology. Energy from thermal and electrical sources is stored in the Lloyd Energy Storage System and released as electricity to the network grid exactly as required on demand. Output may also be released as heat, hot water and steam. The LES will store and regulate the output of all Tidal Delay(R) plants. SMEC Developments is a unit of the international engineering group, the SMEC Group of Companies www.smec.com.au . SMEC Developments will design and construct all combined Tidal Delay(R)/ Lloyd Energy Storage System projects. SMEC Developments will also work with local country engineers in the design and contruct phases of these plants.

International Development Agreement

21 Mar 2005

A development agreement has been signed between Woodshed Technologies, Lloyd Energy Systems and SMEC Developments.

These three Australian companies will work to jointly develop and implement combined Tidal Delay(R)/ Lloyd Energy Storage System projects in a variety of international locations.

Led by Woodshed Technologies these firms will work with British firms Pennant Wind, JWG Consulting and a confirmed multinational British engineering group to investigate sites for Tidal Delay(R)/ Lloyd Energy Storage System plants in the UK.

Lloyd Energy Systems www.lloydenergy.com are the developers of the world's first high capacity energy storage technology. Energy from thermal and electrical sources is stored in the Lloyd Energy Storage System and released as electricity to the network grid exactly as required on demand. Output may also be released as heat, hot water and steam. The LES will store and regulate the output of all Tidal Delay(R) plants.

SMEC Developments is a unit of the international engineering group, the SMEC Group of Companies www.smec.com.au . SMEC Developments will design and construct all combined Tidal Delay(R)/ Lloyd Energy Storage System projects. SMEC Developments will also work with local country engineers in the design and contruct phases of these plants.

Co-Development Round 3 - RoofScreen(TM) 16 Mar 2005
Woodshed Technologies Pty Ltd invites interested parties to join in co-development of its thermal insulation technology, RoofScreen(TM). RoofScreen(TM) is an innovative approach to domestic residence cooling using passive methodologies. The approach dramatically reduces heat load on houses, thereby reducing airconditioning loading and electricity grid demand. Enquiries to info@woodshedtechnologies.com.au

Co-Development Round 3 - RoofScreen(TM)

16 Mar 2005

Woodshed Technologies Pty Ltd invites interested parties to join in co-development of its thermal insulation technology, RoofScreen(TM). RoofScreen(TM) is an innovative approach to domestic residence cooling using passive methodologies. The approach dramatically reduces heat load on houses, thereby reducing airconditioning loading and electricity grid demand. Enquiries to info@woodshedtechnologies.com.au

Turbine Ready for Wave Energy Plant 16 Mar 2005
By GREG ELLIS Date: 08/03/2005 Illawarra Mercury - (Australia) "PORT Kembla's revolutionary wave to energy power plant could be towed into its final position off the eastern breakwater before the end of the month. The turbine and bell chamber were trucked in from the Southern Highlands early yesterday morning and will be assembled during the next couple of days before being fitted to the main structure on Thursday. The turbine was built by Vale Statutory Mining at Moss Vale. The power plant's designer Dr Tom Denniss (of EnergyTech) said a large crane would be used in the process at Port Kembla's roll-on roll-off berth. The main structure of the plant was shipped in from Indonesia late last year. When the turbine and bell chamber are fitted there will be a month-long commissioning before the plant is officially opened in May, coinciding with the Illawarra Innovation Festival. Prime Minister John Howard has been invited for the launch of the technology which is expected to soon be duplicated in the United States, Canada and Europe."

Turbine Ready for Wave Energy Plant

16 Mar 2005

By GREG ELLIS Date: 08/03/2005
Illawarra Mercury - (Australia)

"PORT Kembla's revolutionary wave to energy power plant could be towed into its final position off the eastern breakwater before the end of the month.

The turbine and bell chamber were trucked in from the Southern Highlands early yesterday morning and will be assembled during the next couple of days before being fitted to the main structure on Thursday.

The turbine was built by Vale Statutory Mining at Moss Vale. The power plant's designer Dr Tom Denniss (of EnergyTech) said a large crane would be used in the process at Port Kembla's roll-on roll-off berth. The main structure of the plant was shipped in from Indonesia late last year.

When the turbine and bell chamber are fitted there will be a month-long commissioning before the plant is officially opened in May, coinciding with the Illawarra Innovation Festival.

Prime Minister John Howard has been invited for the launch of the technology which is expected to soon be duplicated in the United States, Canada and Europe."

All-Energy Conference and Exhibition 13 Mar 05
The fifth All-Energy Conference and Exhibition is being held 25 and 26 May in Aberdeen. The conference, being opened by the UK's Energy Minister, looks at the generation of electricity from all forms of renewable energy and the issues and challenges facing the industry. The exhibition is the UK's largest devoted to all RE sources. Both the exhibition and conference and the associated major networking evening on 25 May are free to attend for all with a professional interest in the renewable energy industry. www.all-energy.co.uk

All-Energy Conference and Exhibition

13 Mar 05

The fifth All-Energy Conference and Exhibition is being held 25 and 26 May in Aberdeen. The conference, being opened by the UK's Energy Minister, looks at the generation of electricity from all forms of renewable energy and the issues and challenges facing the industry. The exhibition is the UK's largest devoted to all RE sources. Both the exhibition and conference and the associated major networking evening on 25 May are free to attend for all with a professional interest in the renewable energy industry. www.all-energy.co.uk

EnergyOcean 2005 Conference 9 Mar 2005
Technology Systems Corporation is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual EnergyOcean conference at the Washington Convention Centre, Washington D.C., 26-28 April, 2005. More details at www.energyocean.com

WATTS 2005 7 Mar 2005
The Wave and Tidal Technology Symposium (WATTS) is on 25 May 05 in Aberdeen, Scotland. This third Wave and Tidal Technologies Symposium looks at the issues relevant to each phase in the development of the ocean energy sector, with presentations by key practitioners of the industry and other stakeholders. More details at www.r-p-a.org.uk The program runs concurrently with the World Renewable Energy Congress, also in Aberdeen, 22-27 May 05. More details at www.wrec2005aberdeen.co.uk

WATTS 2005

7 Mar 2005

The Wave and Tidal Technology Symposium (WATTS) is on 25 May 05 in Aberdeen, Scotland.

This third Wave and Tidal Technologies Symposium looks at the issues relevant to each phase in the development of the ocean energy sector, with presentations by key practitioners of the industry and other stakeholders.

More details at www.r-p-a.org.uk

The program runs concurrently with the World Renewable Energy Congress, also in Aberdeen, 22-27 May 05.

More details at www.wrec2005aberdeen.co.uk

Tidal Delay patent granted in Great Britain 28 Feb 2005
Woodshed is proud to announce the granting of the patent in Great Britain for its Tidal Delay® tidal power generation technology. This now adds to the patents granted in Australia and the United States for Tidal Delay®, with patents pending in many other countries around the globe. Tidal Delay® uses readily available electricity generation equipment in an innovative approach to produce energy from the sea. Predictable and clean, renewable energy for decades ahead. A study will shortly be commenced for the siting of a pilot plant for Tidal Delay® in the United Kingdom; in collaboration with two UK and two Australian firms active in design and construct engineering and in energy storage device technology. Technical and commercial evaluations have been completed by RMIT University (Australia) and LEK Consulting. Trade assistance has been supplied by UK Trade & Investment and Austrade.

Tidal Delay patent granted in Great Britain

28 Feb 2005

Woodshed is proud to announce the granting of the patent in Great Britain for its Tidal Delay® tidal power generation technology. This now adds to the patents granted in Australia and the United States for Tidal Delay®, with patents pending in many other countries around the globe.

Tidal Delay® uses readily available electricity generation equipment in an innovative approach to produce energy from the sea. Predictable and clean, renewable energy for decades ahead.

A study will shortly be commenced for the siting of a pilot plant for Tidal Delay® in the United Kingdom; in collaboration with two UK and two Australian firms active in design and construct engineering and in energy storage device technology.

Technical and commercial evaluations have been completed by RMIT University (Australia) and LEK Consulting. Trade assistance has been supplied by UK Trade & Investment and Austrade.