Efficiency and renewables

GE Tetra PowerStrip

16 December, 2009 | Supplied by: Switched On Innovations Pty Ltd

The GE Tetra PowerStrip is designed to be a replacement for fluorescent tubes that are used in single- and double-sided illuminated box signs.


mySmart MWS6 motion sensor

16 December, 2009 | Supplied by: mySmart Pty Ltd

The mySmart MWS6 is a compact 360° microwave motion sensor suitable for cell offices and open office spaces. It has a range of 16 m (diameter) and can be used to control lights and/or air conditioning, aiding in compliance to BCA Section J as well as Green Star sustainability programs.


Solar-powered floodlighting deployment in third-world countries

15 December, 2009

A solar-powered LED floodlighting system was recently deployed in a remote village to enable locals to play soccer long into the night.


Osram Powerstar HQI-TS Excellence metal halide lamp

11 December, 2009 | Supplied by: Osram Australia Pty Ltd

The Osram Powerstar HQI-TS Excellence double-ended metal halide lamp offers up to 15% more light compared with its predecessors, with a longer average life of 12,000 hours.


Sylvania Lighting initiates recycling program

07 December, 2009

Fertiliser and housing insulation are but two of the by-products produced through Sylvania Lighting Australasia’s new SYLrecycle lamp recycling program.


CSIRO technology helps cut building energy consumption

01 December, 2009

Technology developed by CSIRO has the potential to help building owners worldwide dramatically reduce their energy consumption and costs, improve tenant comfort and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.


Industry welcomes NSW government decision on gross feed-in tariffs

12 November, 2009

The NSW government’s decision to introduce gross feed-in tariffs for grid-connected solar energy systems, long been advocated by the electrical industry, has been welcomed by members of the electrical industry.


NSW government announces gross solar energy feed-in tariffs

12 November, 2009

Intervention by Premier Nathan Rees in the NSW Solar Bonus Scheme will now deliver more substantial incentives for the deployment of solar panels.


Smart grid initiative officially launched by government

30 October, 2009

The Rudd government officially invited industry bids to transform Australia's energy grid through the Smart Grid, Smart City initiative on 29 October.


Lighting management software

26 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Philips Dynalite

MapView lighting control software provides scalable, facility-wide lighting control, programming and energy management.


Digital lighting controller

26 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider Electric

The DALI Control BM2600 is a digital lighting controller that utilises DALI - the common language between lighting and control devices to control lighting systems that include electronic ballasts, transformers, LED lights, emergency lights, exit signs, motion sensors, wall switch and touch-screen controls at both system and individual component levels, as well as monitoring their status.


High-output white LED

26 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Soanar Limited

The ultra-white colour (5700 to 6500 K) Oslon SSL LED from Osram Opto Semiconductors measures 3 x 3 mm but has a typical luminous efficacy of 100 lm/W, providing the basis for high application efficiency at high currents in applications such as spotlights and ceiling floodlights.


In-ground uplight

26 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Thorn Lighting Pty Limited

Mica Slim is a flexible range of outdoor luminaires that can be installed in the ground or other locations exposed to the elements for accent or guidance lighting.


Nimbus LED light fittings

26 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Koda Lighting

The Nimbus LED.next energy-efficient LED light fittings are claimed to deliver energy savings of up to 70% compared with conventional fluorescent and incandescent lighting and more than twice as energy efficient as low-voltage halogen lighting.


Partnership promotes new solar technology

06 October, 2009

A partnership between Tokyo Electron (TEL) and Oerlikon Solar, announced at the Solar09 conference of the Australia New Zealand Solar Energy Society (ANZSES), makes a compelling argument for solar power.


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