Yhi Solar sheds light on Arnhemland
21 May, 2013Sydney-based Yhi Solar has joined forces with the Lirrwi Yolngu Tourism Aboriginal Corporation to solve power problems in north-east Arnhemland in the Northern Territory.
Clipsal realises savings through lighting upgrade
21 May, 2013A lighting upgrade at the Clipsal by Schneider Electric manufacturing plant at Gepps Cross is expected to save an estimated $50,000 in energy costs each year.
Australia’s largest flexible, plastic solar cells
16 May, 2013Scientists have produced the largest flexible, plastic solar cells in Australia - 10 times the size of what they were previously able to - thanks to a new solar cell printer that has been installed at CSIRO.
Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel cogeneration installation complete
30 April, 2013Simons Green Energy has completed the installation of a 70 kWe cogeneration system at the soon-to-be-opened Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel. The hotel has adopted a range of environmental initiatives in line with the Sydney Airport Environmental Management Strategy.
Solar Inception SolaGrid audible alarm
18 April, 2013The SolaGrid audible alarm is a safety device that alerts solar power users if an earth fault affects an inverter.
CSIRO helps smelters cut energy consumption
09 April, 2013Large smelters in electricity-intensive, metal-winning industries can use as much power as a medium-sized city, so finding ways to reduce their energy requirement is a high priority. In a bid to help smelters cut their consumption and associated emissions, the Australian research agency CSIRO, in partnership with industry players, is assessing and testing new electrical connection systems.
Stanford Start.Home to transform green home construction
05 April, 2013Stanford University students are building the Start.Home, a solar-powered, net-zero emissions house that they say could transform green home construction.
Sunflower makes Bluesfest a greenfest
04 April, 2013Performances in Byron Bay Bluesfest’s exclusive VIP area, the Lotus Palace, were powered solely by the sun, thanks to SCU’s new green initiative, a solar-powered sound system.
Australian-produced, grid-friendly EV charger ready to take the next step
28 March, 2013An Australian company providing grid-friendly residential electric vehicle charging plans to take its revolutionary technology to the next level via investment partners such as those from the energy and electric vehicle industries.
Aeration for a cleaner, greener MCG
21 March, 2013As part of a multimillion-dollar project to build Victoria’s largest underground recycled water treatment plant at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Compressed Air and Power Solutions (CAPS) Australia was selected to supply aeration blowers for the facility.
Kraus & Naimer PV array DC isolators
09 March, 2013The original enclosed Kraus & Naimer DC isolator has been improved. The 1500 VDC switch disconnector is now available in a larger IP67 enclosure to increase space for wiring.
CBS issues public warning about Unleash Solar
04 March, 2013The South Australian Consumer and Business Services (CBS) has issued a public warning about the company following complaints of faulty equipment and warranty work not being completed.
World’s first nationwide electric vehicle charging network
01 March, 2013Estonia has become the world’s first country to launch a nationwide fast-charging network for electric vehicles, using technology provided by power and automation technology group ABB.
Australia’s largest desal plant online
25 February, 2013GE’s Power Conversion business was instrumental in bringing Australia’s largest seawater desalination plant into operation by providing technology that delivers a rainfall independent water supply to complement catchments and storages in the area around Melbourne.
ChargeIQ electric vehicle charger gets green light
20 February, 2013Australian-produced ChargeIQ electric vehicle charger has been given the ‘green light’ by a Victorian Electric Vehicle Trial participant, with the innovation receiving high points for user friendliness, flexibility, cost savings and sustainability.
