NECA warns against DIY solar installations
25 July, 2011
Installing solar panels yourself is extremely dangerous and illegal, warns the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA).
Lovato DME series digital energy meters
19 July, 2011 | Supplied by: Mechtric Pty Ltd
The Lovato DME series digital energy meters provide accurate measurement, monitoring and control of energy usage in single- and three-phase systems. Versions for single-phase systems are available with or without LCD and for direct connection to circuits up to 63 A.
Hunza Euro Spot luminaire
19 July, 2011 | Supplied by: Hunza
The Hunza Euro Spot luminaire comes with flexible mounting options that allow discreet and unobtrusive installation across a range of outdoor environments. The MR11 LED lamp option for this luminaire is claimed to provide good illumination without compromising its compact dimensions.
UNSW researchers claim new solar efficiency record
11 July, 2011
The researchers from UNSW’s Photovoltaics Technology Transfer team claim to have achieved a new world benchmark of 19.3% efficiency for a mass-produced, crystalline silicon solar cell.
'Solar on steroids' with carbon pricing package
11 July, 2011
The $10bn Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) will provide the financial settings that big solar projects need to get off the ground, said John Grimes, Chief Executive of the Australian Solar Energy Society.
Banner Engineering EZ-Light K50 beacon light
08 July, 2011 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd
Banner Engineering’s EZ-Light K50 beacon light is claimed to provide intense levels of light output from all directions. The light is designed to be a solution where high brightness is needed, including both indoor and outdoor environments.
Widespread defects found in Sydney's solar panels
30 June, 2011
Householders 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.
JW Speaker LED strobe
23 June, 2011 | Supplied by: Invision Sales
JW Speaker’s LED strobe is designed for heavy-duty applications such as mining, large agricultural machinery, military, emergency services and industrial. It is designed to withstand extreme shock and vibration and the die-cast aluminium base provides secure mounting and maximum protection. It features a heavy-duty, UV-resistant, hard-coated polycarbonate lens. The high-powered LEDs in the top of the lens provide warning to larger vehicles that would not normally see a traditional emergency light.
HPM Legrand Energy management products
21 June, 2011 | Supplied by: Legrand Australia P/L
The 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.
ASSIST recommendations provide new methods for evaluating street and roadway lighting
20 June, 2011
LRC’s ASSIST has published new recommendations for evaluating street and roadway lighting, and estimating discomfort glare.
Consumers want smart technologies but lack knowledge of emerging systems
20 June, 2011
A survey by CEA has found that US consumers are concerned about the cost of their energy use, yet lack awareness of emerging energy management systems.
Convergence key to sustainable business
07 June, 2011 | Supplied by: mySmart Pty Ltd
The future lies in converged solutions - enabling us to deliver complete building and energy management systems and, in turn, enable building owners to save a couple of hundred hours’ energy use each year.
ABB launches eco-friendly transformer for Australian market
02 June, 2011 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
Power and automation technology player ABB has launched eco-friendly transformers for the Australian market.
Top tips to save power
31 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Eco Smart Lighting
As energy becomes increasingly expensive and a price on carbon turns out to be imminent, the need to save energy is at the forefront of business minds.
LEDs: a matter of quality
31 May, 2011 by Bryan Douglas, Chief Executive Officer, Lighting Council Australia
LEDs hold great promise as a new light source for general illumination. While there are some excellent products available, LEDs are beset by quality problems and many in the marketplace fail to match suppliers’ claims of efficiency, longevity and other critical parameters. For this reason, Lighting Council Australia has introduced a quality scheme for LEDs.
