Despatchable solar energy
07 April, 2013 | Supplied by: Selectronic Australia Pty LtdMuch has been said about the limitations of photovoltaic (PV) solar as an alternative energy source, given its inherent intermittent nature. PV solar has even been blamed for grid instability as well as pushing up the price of electricity. So what about a solar system that allows the utility to decide how much power it requires and when?
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.
Solar Inception SolaGRID renewable energy storage
04 April, 2013 | Supplied by: Solar Inception Pty LtdSolar Inception has released a smart renewable energy storage solution that can capture energy from multiple sources, including solar, wind, hydro, diesel Genset and the grid, and then use the stored energy on demand. SolaGRID ESS is a fully integrated and expandable lead acid gel energy storage system suitable for stand-alone (off-grid) or grid-coupled operation.
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.
Brightgreen SL3500 LED shoplighter
26 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Brightgreen Pty LtdThe SL3500 shoplighter from Brightgreen is equivalent in output to a 200 W halogen lamp, but provides almost 22 lumens per dollar, compared to just 14.5 for a standard LED shoplighter, says the company. The fitting has an operating power 38 W but emits 3192 lumens of brightness. This adds up to 84 lumens per watt, compared to 16 lumens per watt for a halogen equivalent.
Funding charges renewable energy storage solutions
25 March, 2013Cost-effective battery storage for residential and commercial renewable energy systems is a step closer following an Australian Government investment of $480,000 to test a world-leading battery technology.
Solar Council welcomes RET review
22 March, 2013The Australian Solar Council has welcomed the government’s response to the Review of the Renewable Energy Target, calling it a significant boost to investor confidence and certainty.
Aeration for a cleaner, greener MCG
21 March, 2013 | Supplied by: CAPS Pty LtdAs 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.
Clevertronics L10 Lifelight Pro LED emergency light
18 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Clevertronics Pty LtdThe Clevertronics L10 Lifelight Pro is a purpose-built LED non-maintained emergency light that has become one of the most energy-efficient units in the Australian market. The unit is specially designed using the very latest in LED, electronics and lithium battery technology to reduce the energy consumption to less than 0.9 W.
Overestimating wind power
14 March, 2013The latest research in mesoscale atmospheric modelling, published in the journal Environmental Research Letters, suggests that the generating capacity of large-scale wind farms has been overestimated.
Clean and green
11 March, 2013 by Dannielle FurnessAs we veer away from a reliance on fossil fuels in a quest to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy is moving to the forefront. For all the benefits that renewable sources provide, the move to clean and green is not as easy as you would think.
Kraus & Naimer PV array DC isolators
09 March, 2013 | Supplied by: DKSH Australia Pty LtdThe 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.
Schneider Electric EnergySTEP@Work energy management
07 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric has announced EnergySTEP@Work, a new solution that brings IT devices and plug load energy use online to make it visible and controllable with Schneider Electric’s StruxureWare software applications.
UQ helps plan future power
07 March, 2013 | Supplied by: The University of QueenslandThe University of Queensland will share a $3.3 million CSIRO grant to investigate the most economically efficient energy network for Australia’s future. Professor John Foster and Dr Liam Wagner from UQ School of Economics Energy Economics and Management Group will collaborate with the University of Sydney, University of Newcastle and University of NSW on a three-year project to provide a suite of tools and models to plan and manage the future grid.
