Turning heat into useful energy is difficult, but advancements in the field of thermal technology have made it more possible than ever before.

Australia has developed world leading solar thermal technologies, but with only very low levels of actual use.

Perhaps the most exciting application of thermal technology has to do with capturing the sun's heat to produce electricity.

But one - solar thermal technology - is really poised to take off as a clean, reliable form of alternative energy.

These older transfers and dispensing machines were replaced by the current thermal technology.

One form of thermal technology has to do with climate control units, such as this rooftop air conditioning unit.

The Institute has 7 scientific schools in areas of low-temperature technology, thermal, environmental and information technology.

Concentrating solar thermal technology may be used to make the collectors as small as possible.

Domestic solar water heating is the most common solar thermal technology.

Some electronics, such as thermal fax machines are also said to use thermal technology.