Growatt, Kinglong and CEHE transformer and transformerless inverters
07 March, 2011 | Supplied by: Power Parameters Pty Ltd
Power Protection inverters include Growatt, Kinglong and CEHE inverters, both transformer and transformerless systems in power outputs to 1000 kW.
Reducing a shopping centre’s operating costs and carbon footprint
04 March, 2011 | Supplied by: Signify
Tamworth’s boutique shopping centre, The Atrium, recently installed Philips Lighting’s latest LED lighting technology, LuxSpace Compact Power LED downlight throughout its mall.
Preventing unscheduled electrical shutdowns
04 March, 2011 | Supplied by: mySmart Pty Ltd
The Randwick Labor Club, in Sydney’s Eastern suburbs, provides social and entertainment facilities for the local community.
Positive results from feed-in tariff in ACT
16 February, 2011
The latest quarterly results for the ACT feed-in tariff scheme show that 3536 solar panels have been installed and connected to the grid.
World Bank Group establishes lighting product testing for Lighting Africa program
08 February, 2011
The World Bank Group recently selected the Lighting Research Centre in the US to test LED-based, off-grid lighting products in support of the Lighting Africa program.
CO2 capture from coal power demonstrated in Queensland
27 January, 2011
A CSIRO initiative recently demonstrated how CO2 emissions from coal-fired power stations can be reduced by more than 80%.
Top precincts for solar growth revealed
17 January, 2011
A NSW Government report has been released that identifies key sites for solar power in the state.
Batteries for powerline bushfire safety
14 December, 2010
Energy Safe Victoria has commissioned innovative battery technologies to be deployed in some of the state’s bushfire-prone areas to enable the overhead electricity network to be turned off on high-risk fire days while still maintaining the supply of electricity to townships.
Smart meter technology in action
08 December, 2010
A Brisbane residential high-rise building leads the way with an advanced smart-metering system.
Power-generation market diversifying and growing
06 December, 2010
The commercial renewable power-generation market has received a huge injection of faith with the Australian Greens’ rise to power in the recent federal election. This emergence of ‘green’ policy muscle, combined with the growing pressure on a carbon price, offers the greatest opportunities yet to the commercial power-generation industry to succeed by going green.
Minimum energy performance limits for lamps
06 December, 2010 by Bryan Douglas, CEO, Lighting Council Australia
The electrical industry has been under pressure from both the community and government regulators in recent years to produce more and more energy-efficient products in order to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
ACT continues to promote solar energy
02 December, 2010
At the recent Solar 2010 Conference in Canberra, the ACT Government outlined its continued support of solar energy, calling on delegates to ‘stand up for solar’.
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.
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.
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.
