RETScreen

The RETScreen Clean Energy Project Analysis Software is a unique decision support tool developed with the contribution of numerous experts from government, industry, and academia. The software, provided free-of-charge, can be used worldwide to evaluate the energy production and savings, costs, emission reductions, financial viability and risk for various types of Renewable-energy and Energy-efficient Technologies (RETs). The [...]

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Blackle – Blackle searches are powered by Google Custom Search

Blackle was created by Heap Media to remind us all of the need to take small steps in our everyday lives to save energy. Blackle searches are powered by Google Custom Search. Blackle saves energy because the screen is predominantly black. “Image displayed is primarily a function of the user’s color settings and desktop graphics, as well as the [...]

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About DonorTec (Australia)

DonorTec provides donated software and hardware from companies such as Microsoft, Cisco, Flickr, Symantec and others to eligible Australian non profit groups with Income Tax Exempt Status (ITE). Via this program you can get the latest products. This is an exciting program to assist Australian non profits build their ICT capacity and has already assisted [...]

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A new way to view our world

Using Google Earth (Free program) you can see a new way to view our world by adding ‘layers’ to Google Earth. Instructions of use You need to have Google Earth installed on your machine first. Then go to the link of interest below by clicking on the heading (eg. Global Tree Cover Map) Then click on the [...]

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Find Open Source Alternatives to commercial software

osalt.com open source alternative – your quick guide to the best open source software. Open vs. closed Find open source alternatives to your favourite commercial products. Browse through our software categories and compare pros and cons of both commercial products as well as open source software. Why open source By choosing an open source product, [...]

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