Can Australia achieve 100% renewable energy by 2020?
04 June, 2010 by Matthew Wright, Executive Director of Beyond Zero Emissions
The Zero Carbon Australia 2020 Project is a detailed and costed blueprint for a transition to a zero-emissions economy in 10 years using proven, commercialised technology. Its purpose is to show the Australian public and decision-makers that reaching a zero-emissions economy is ready to be implemented and only awaits government sign-off. It aims to initiate urgent efforts to mitigate the risks posed by global warming and to describe the infrastructure and resources required to reduce Australia’s carbon emissions to zero in the medium term.
Energy efficiency still vital, despite emissions trading scheme being shelved
02 June, 2010 by Matt Shorten*
Although the government’s emissions trading scheme has been shelved, industry expert Matt Shorten says a virtual scheme is already in place.
Emerging LED lighting standards
26 May, 2010 by Rick Laird*
A new US standard for LEDs promises to help standardise LED lighting products around the world.
Government introduces legislation to enhance renewable energy target
26 May, 2010
Reforms to enhance Australia’s ambitious 20% Renewable Energy Target have recently been introduced into Parliament.
Tyco Electronics ‘3R Green’ program
19 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Commscope
‘3R Green’ is a Tyco Electronics green-friendly program focusing on research and development of sustainable, energy saving, environmentally friendly solutions.
Tyco Electronics and Green Star rating
18 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Commscope
Tyco Electronics is a valued member of The Green Building Council of Australia, a governing body of the Green Star Rating program.
How to save energy with smart cabling - don’t get fooled!
18 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Commscope
New buzzwords such as carbon footprint, green buildings, green applications, power-demand reduction strategies, green star ratings, sustainable development and other catch phrases only make sense in their proper context.
Tyco Electronics is RoHS compliant
18 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Commscope
Tyco Electronics solutions are made to comply with strict RoHS requirements. RoHS is a global program which restricts the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
Clipsal 981WH and 982SS downlights
06 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider Electric
The 981WH (white) and 982SS (stainless steel) mains-powered downlights feature built-in metal enclosures, designed to contain any combustion within.
Clipsal CFL downlights
06 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider Electric
The Clipsal CFL (compact fluorescent lamps) downlights are energy-efficient lighting for houses, providing the same light level as incandescent bulbs, but using only about one quarter of the energy.
CSIRO to build world’s largest solar power tower
04 May, 2010
CSIRO recently announced that it has commenced construction of the world's largest solar-power tower in Newcastle.
Soanar EcoTech monocrystalline solar panels
22 April, 2010 | Supplied by: Soanar Limited
The EcoTech range of monocrystalline solar panels is available in 12 different power ranges from 5 up to 280 W.
mySmart EBMPIR 360° presence detector
16 April, 2010 | Supplied by: mySmart Pty Ltd
The EBMPIR 360° presence detector measures just 28 mm across (ceiling-mounted model is 38 mm).
Champion Compressors EcoPak compressors
16 April, 2010 | Supplied by: Hitachi Global Air Power
The EcoPak compressor range combines variable speed drive and variable output control technologies to deliver energy-efficient compressed air for applications where there are widely varying compressed air demands.
Telectran International Aqualux Hydra-S1 downlight
16 April, 2010 | Supplied by: Telectran International Pty Ltd
The Aqualux Hydra-S1 downlight module is a high-power LED lamp suitable for a wide variety of commercial, architectural and residential lighting projects.
