The ATA (Alternative Technology Association) is Australia’s leading not-for-profit organisation, promoting sustainable technology and practice in order to protect our environment. With branches and members around Australia and New Zealand, ATA provides practical information and expertise, based on our members’ hands-on experience.

In 2007 our volunteer group completed the installation of 12 solar power systems and two wind power installations in 8 districts of East Timor.

Click here for more information on the 2007 projects.

Click here to watch the short film on youtube.

A guide to using rainwater and greywater at home. Over 150 pages of comprehensive information and diagrams on how you can sustainably use water around the home.

Perfect gift for anybody wanting to capture and use rainwater and greywater around their home and garden.

Click here to order your copy or Ph: (03) 9639 1500 between 10am-4pm EST, Monday - Friday

ATA has recently completed a survey of over 1300 solar photovoltaic system owners from across the country. The results of this survey have been published in a report entitled: The Solar Experience – PV System Owners’ Survey.

The purpose of the survey was to evaluate individuals’ experience with their system purchase and operation, as well as to analyse the links between their renewable energy system and additional energy efficiency and energy conservation measures.

Click here to download a copy of the report.

ATA recently launched it’s report The Viability of Domestic Wind Turbines for Urban Melbourne which was prepared for Sustainability Victoria.

This report investigates the feasibility of small-scale, grid-connected wind turbines for urban Melbourne, outlines the findings of the research and highlights the issues which may face the emerging market.

Click here for the report.
Click here for the appendices.
Click here to listen to the speeches from the launch.

Come along to an information and wrap-up evening of the ATA’s International Working Groups activities in East Timor for 2007.

Where: Level 2/39 Little Collins Street, Melbourne City (Upstairs from the ATA).
When: 6 for 6.30pm, Thursday 22 November
Cost: Project Sponsors and supporters free entry. A $10 contribution towards future projects from others
RSVP: Please RSVP by email: anton@ata.org.au or by telephone 03 9639 1500
Refreshments will be provided.

Click here to download the pdf invite.