Amplified lifestyle, reduced energy
08 February, 2013 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider ElectricIn times of rising energy costs, government incentives and a desire to reduce household bills, solar installations are becoming increasingly common in residential applications. Coupled with a desire for the comfort and lifestyle benefits afforded by a control and management system, today’s homeowner demands a sophisticated integration of the two. The question for today’s contractor is how to effectively deliver all the advantages and maximise client investment.
Driving clean energy innovation
08 February, 2013 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricThe city of Fort Collins, Colorado, USA, has partnered with Schneider Electric and Fort Collins-based Spirae Inc to roll out the area’s first electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. As part of their innovative FortZED (Zero Energy District) project, the city is phasing in EVlink charging stations for installation at the city’s fleet lot, select public parking facilities and private business parking lots.
KNX city: where intelligent power grids work with intelligent buildings
30 January, 2013 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdEngineers and technicians in Europe are working towards creating smart cities where building controls, industrial control systems and city infrastructure systems can all work together for a solution that offers energy efficiency as well as the highest possible supply availability. Read on to find out more.
Clevertronics L10 Cleverfit Pro LED exit light
25 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Clevertronics Pty LtdThe Clevertronics L10 Cleverfit Pro is a purpose-built LED exit light that has become one of the most energy-efficient and sustainable units in the 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 3.7 W and still outperform other units in the market.
Compact mobile lighting
10 January, 2013 | Supplied by: CAPS Pty LtdTransportable enough to fit in the back of a ute, and offering a lighting range up to five times greater than quartz light alternatives, the Allmand Port-A-Lite has been launched locally by CAPS Australia, the generator and compressed air equipment supplier.
Financing energy-efficiency improvement works
09 January, 2013 by Chris Nunn, NDY Sustainability Leader* | Supplied by: Norman Disney & YoungRising energy prices are foremost in people’s thoughts these days and although most are aware that investing in energy efficiency ‘pays back’, split incentives can be a barrier to investment. Environmental upgrade agreements (EUAs) are a new finance mechanism that promises to overcome this barrier.
School installs 60 kW solar PV system
08 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Autonomous EnergyAutonomous Energy has designed, installed and commissioned a 60 kW Solar PV system at Pymble Ladies’ College. The system was installed in two phases, the first phase (16 kW) was commissioned in July 2011 and the second phase (60 kW) went live in February 2012.
Managing solar for remote communities
08 January, 2013 | Supplied by: MPower Products Pty LimitedSome Australian electric utilities operate a substantial number of diesel-fuelled power stations for remote communities that are too distant to connect to the main electricity grids. These communities can include hundreds of residents, along with local commercial activities and civil infrastructure to support the region. The wet season can make it difficult to access some communities by road for up to 1-2 months. Photovoltaic (PV) power generation has been identified as the most consistent source of renewable power to cover the daily power consumption profile of these communities.
World's first electricity-generating fabric developed
21 December, 2012The world’s first electricity-generating fabric has been developed by Japan’s solar company Sphelar Power Corporation and the textile industry R&D hub, the Industrial Technology Centre of Fukui Prefecture.
Clevertronics L10 Lifelight Pro non-maintained LED emergency lighting
20 December, 2012 | 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 and sustainable units in the market. The unit is specially designed using the latest in LED, electronics and lithium battery technology to reduce the energy consumption to less than 0.4 W and still outperform other units in the market. Now the unit comes complete with an adapter plate to help cover the hole when replacing existing fittings.
Low Carbon Australia project provides efficiency boost
19 December, 2012Low Carbon Australia is financing an $11 million pilot energy-generation project at Traralgon in Victoria that demonstrates the potential for power security across Australia’s eastern seaboard.
Australia-US partnership to develop next-generation solar cell technology
14 December, 2012 | Supplied by: University of NSWA new joint Australian-US research institute led by the University of New South Wales(UNSW) will foster rapid development of ‘over the horizon’ photovoltaic technology and establish Australia as the solar cell research and education hub of the Asia-Pacific region.
Scientists boost solar energy conversion efficiency
14 December, 2012 | Supplied by: RMIT UniversityScientists at RMIT University are attempting to boost the efficiency of solar energy conversion technology with an improved type of solar cell.
Scientists make ‘a new kind of light’
12 December, 2012Scientists at Wake Forest University have made a new kind of light from mouldable plastic which can glow in any colour and won’t shatter.
Budget hotels are big business
11 December, 2012 | Supplied by: GE LightingIn its first partnership with a major budget hotel chain in Asia, GE Lighting is collaborating with Tune Hotels to jointly explore and implement green solutions across its portfolio of hotels. To date, 2876 light points have been replaced with GE’s energy-efficient and eco-friendly LED lights across Tune Hotels in Malaysia. With the new lighting solutions for both exterior and interior environments, the hotels stand out with high-quality illumination while enjoying energy savings and lower maintenance costs.
