Efficiency and renewables

EELCO 1848A_5LT5 energy-efficient high bay light

16 November, 2010 | Supplied by: EELCO - Energy Efficient Lighting Company

The EELCO 1848A_5LT5 energy-efficient high bay light is a suitable replacement for the 400 W metal halide or mercury vapour high bay industrial luminaire. It is said to save up to 50% on electricity running costs.


Cree XLamp MX-6S and MX-3S high-voltage LEDs

08 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Cutter Electronics

The Cree XLamp MX-6S and MX-3S high-voltage LEDs have the same footprint and performance as the MX-6 and MX-3 LEDs they supersede. These LEDs offer high-voltage configurations for space-constrained LED lamps and bulbs to achieve smaller, more efficient power supplies and thermal system, in applications such as A-19-bulbs or GU10 lamps.


BJB/Philips GR14q compact fluorescent lamp base lamp holder

08 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Soanar Limited

GR14q is the result of cooperation between BJB and Philips with the aim of developing a base lamp holder for compact fluorescent lamps, with increased energy efficiency, which will improve the design and make lamps easier to handle.


BJB T5 seamless lamp holder

08 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Soanar Limited

The BJB T5 seamless lamp holder allows for seamless light to run without dark spots between the individual lamps and housings and is designed for use with the HO and HE seamless lamps. Suitable applications include architectural lighting where runs of uninterrupted light are required.


Solco-Motech PVMate 3800MS single-phase photovoltaic inverter

08 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Solco Choice Electric

The Solco-Motech PVMate 3800MS model is a transformer-less, single-phase photovoltaic inverter with two independent MPP trackers and a DC nominal power of 4000 W. The maximum overall efficiency is 96% for symmetrical loads and 95.8% for fully asymmetrical distribution.


Vibe T8/T5 retrofit fluorescent tube converter kit

08 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Vibe Lighting

The Vibe eco-friendly T8/T5 retrofit fluorescent tube converter kit allows a thinner, more efficient 28 W T5 fluoro tube to replace inefficient 36 W T8 fluorescent tubes, with a claimed 35% improvement in energy efficiency.


Recom LightLine RACD12 and RACD20 LED driver series

08 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Cutter Electronics

The Recom LightLine 60 W open-frame AC input LED driver series is a 12 and 20 W solution for high-brightness LED lighting. With universal AC input and constant-current output of 350 or 700 mA, the modules are suitable for driving almost any LED manufacturer’s products and almost all LED systems as they have a wide output voltage range over which the constant current regulation works. They can be used with single LEDs or with strings of up to 16 LEDs.


Master Electricians call for national solar tariff regime

04 November, 2010

Electrical industry association Master Electricians Australia is calling for state and federal governments to create a uniform solar feed-in tariff scheme around the country.


Sylvania Lighting CMI Superia Retrofit ceramic arctube metal halide lamp

29 October, 2010 | Supplied by: Sylvania Lighting Australasia

The CMI Superia Retrofit ceramic arctube metal halide lamp is designed to operate on existing conventional mercury vapour ballasted fixtures without the introduction of an igniter or ballast change, as is required with other metal halide lamps.


Electrical equipment for hazardous areas - environmental considerations

28 October, 2010 | Supplied by: Sylvania Lighting Australasia

In production and work places, potentially explosive atmospheres can develop wherever flammable gases, vapours or dusts are mixed with the oxygen contained in the air.


Industry support for PM Task Group report on energy efficiency

25 October, 2010

Industry giant Siemens has publicly stated its support for the Prime Minister’s Task Group on Energy Efficiency report.


Photovoltaics integrated into buildings

20 September, 2010

A recent report on photovoltaic technologies points to a new opportunity to accelerate the deployment of solar panels.


Can the world be powered mainly by solar and wind energy?

06 September, 2010

A Nobel Prize winner has proposed that the world is potentially on the brink of a new era in human history where most energy will be sourced from solar and wind electricity generation.


Vibe halogen GLS lamps

01 September, 2010 | Supplied by: ANL Lighting

The Vibe halogen GLS lamps are designed to be replacements for incandescent lamps, claimed to be 30% more efficient than incandescents.


Improving energy efficiency in Crowne Plaza hotel

01 September, 2010 | Supplied by: mySmart Pty Ltd

The Crowne Plaza hotel in Melbourne’s central business district has recently implemented the latest part of its wider sustainability strategy through the installation of a number of mySmart enGauge screens. These screens provide employees and customers alike with visibility into real-time and historical energy usage data from across the hotel. enGauge, a ‘sustainability indicator’ which allows the hotel to visually share its sustainability strategy, is provided by mySmart, a supplier of energy- and resource-efficient solutions for building environments.


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