Vibe E27 energy-saving downlights
21 November, 2011 byThe Vibe E27 energy-saving downlights are designed with large terminal blocks and an adjustable lamp holder to make installation easier. They are suitable for domestic and small commercial applications and come with a die-cast aluminium reflector to enhance light spread and a frosted glass diffuser to minimise glare.
SEW-Eurodrive Mining Drive gear unit
16 September, 2011 byAt September’s Asia-Pacific International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) in Sydney, SEW-Eurodrive will release the Mining Drive, a large gear unit in a purpose-designed thermal housing, designed to make a significant reduction in energy usage in heavy industry through the lessening of thermal losses. It is designed to fill the need for heavy-duty applications with high-transmitted loads, such as those in mining, mineral processing and quarrying processes.
RedFlow delivers first three electricity storage units for Asian trials
07 September, 2011RedFlow has announced that ST Dynamics of Singapore has taken delivery of the three trial electricity storage units it has purchased.
Widespread defects found in Sydney's solar panels
30 June, 2011Householders are being advised to ensure their solar panel systems are safe following an audit which found that up to 18.5% of installations have major defects.
HPM Legrand Energy management products
21 June, 2011The SCS control systems, which include visualisation and load management products, can show how much gas and electricity a residence is using. The energy and hot water output received from solar panels can also be viewed.
ABB launches eco-friendly transformer for Australian market
02 June, 2011Power and automation technology player ABB has launched eco-friendly transformers for the Australian market.
What does being ‘green’ mean to the electrical industry?
04 April, 2011 by Paul Stathis‘Being green’ is a catch-phrase everyone seems to use these days. But it means different things to different people, depending on what’s important to them. ‘Earth Hour’ involves turning off lights to highlight electricity wastage; the automotive industry wants to curb the amount of pollution from cars on the road; while the waste industry wants us to recycle more and put less into landfill. But what does it mostly mean to the electrical industry?
Industry support for PM Task Group report on energy efficiency
25 October, 2010Industry giant Siemens has publicly stated its support for the Prime Minister’s Task Group on Energy Efficiency report.
Australia’s first ‘smart home’ family
15 July, 2010Australia’s first smart home family recently moved into EnergyAustralia’s Smart Home in Sydney to live rent-free for 12 months while they test new technologies in the house.
Tyco Electronics ‘3R Green’ program
19 May, 2010‘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, 2010Tyco 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, 2010New 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, 2010Tyco 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.
mySmart EBMPIR 360° presence detector
16 April, 2010 byThe EBMPIR 360° presence detector measures just 28 mm across (ceiling-mounted model is 38 mm).
Intelligent motor control to maximise HVAC efficiency
08 April, 2010Because HVAC systems comprise a large amount of a building’s operating costs, it makes sense to ensure these systems are running as efficiently as possible. The key to identifying the energy-savings opportunities in HVAC systems is understanding the operating electrical profile of the system as it pertains to heating and cooling.
