Halytech Illuminator sports-field lighting management system
01 March, 2013Halytech has improved its Illuminator sports-field lighting management system to monitor energy use and enable on-charging. Illuminator enables users to control sports-field lighting using a mobile phone, ensuring that floodlights are only used when required, in itself minimising energy use.
KNX city: where intelligent power grids work with intelligent buildings
30 January, 2013Engineers 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.
Financing energy-efficiency improvement works
09 January, 2013 by Chris Nunn, NDY Sustainability Leader*Rising 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.
Smart meters - friend or foe?
12 November, 2012The much maligned smart meter was ostensibly born from the noblest of intentions: to ensure that power consumption, particularly peak demand utilisation, is charged to the responsible party and not subsidised by all users. A worthy goal no doubt, yet one which has undeniably been lost in a sea of negative publicity.
Interworld Electronics Enviromux-SEMS-2D Advanced Server Environment Monitoring system
07 November, 2012Interworld Electronics has released the Enviromux-SEMS-2D Advanced Server Environment Monitoring system. The system uses sensors to monitor critical server room environmental and security conditions.
Managing carbon emissions and energy consumption in the data centre
27 September, 2012 by Mark Deguara, Senior Manager Technical Services Australia & New Zealand, Emerson Network PowerRising power costs, a new energy rating system and the tax on emissions are forcing data centre operators to make energy management a key priority. An electrical contractor could play a key role in this area by helping data centre managers review, control and monitor energy usage.
One in five energy bills are incorrect, says Energy Action
23 August, 2012As many as one in five energy bills are incorrect, says Energy Action, and with 13% of users being overcharged, it’s worth double-checking for discrepancies.
More than 80% data centre consultants willing to pay higher price for energy-efficiency systems, survey finds
18 June, 2012Australia’s data centre managers and consultants are near unanimous in believing that deployment of new energy-efficient data centre systems technology is worth the higher price that this new infrastructure commands.
Emerson Trellis DCIM solution
18 June, 2012Emerson Network Power has available the first four software applications in the Trellis platform, designed to unify IT and facilities management for improved data centre performance and TCO.
Sydney Water awards water metering contract to Elster
28 May, 2012Sydney Water has selected NYSE-listed Elster as one of its suppliers to deliver V100 volumetric water meters and Helix water meters over the next three years, commencing 1 July 2012. These meters will help Sydney Water to manage its water resources more efficiently, by providing accurate measurement of water usage and control over water leakage and wastage.
Hobo UX90 occupancy and light logger
19 February, 2012Onset has released the Hobo UX90 occupancy and light logger, which tracks building occupancy and light usage to locate areas in a building that may require occupancy sensors and other energy-saving devices.
Fluke 430 Series II three-phase power quality analyser
14 February, 2012The Fluke 430 Series II three-phase power quality analyser uses an algorithm to measure energy waste and quantify its cost. This Unified Power function enables users to quantify the energy wasted by harmonics and unbalance; the user can calculate the cost of wasted energy by inputting the utility rate structure.
Cut costs through sustainable energy management practices
30 January, 2012A key issue for businesses in 2012 will be the new energy reporting regulations. The Commercial Building Disclosure (CBD) scheme is the first regulatory step in making business more energy wise and penalties will apply for non-disclosure. Programs such as the NSW Government’s Energy Saver program are available now to businesses wanting to take the important first step towards understanding their energy footprint.
Save billions in energy costs by developing a sustainability culture
21 December, 2011 by Chris Smith*Businesses considering energy reduction strategies due to projected volatility of energy costs or increased pressure from the investment community to lower the corporate carbon footprint can now make up to more than 40% of energy-efficiency improvements with little or no capital investment. Below are six starting points for an effective energy management system.
Test & Measurement MIG1203SOLAR instrument
23 November, 2011 byThe standard IEC61730 requires a lightning impulse test with the standard 1.2/50 µs impulse and the test must be within tolerances when the solar panel is connected.
