Efficiency and renewables

'Sun in a box' that stores renewable energy as heat

25 September, 2020

The price of storing renewable energy as heat could be reduced by new heat-harnessing 'solar' cells.


Brightgreen smart light range

17 September, 2020 | Supplied by: Brightgreen Pty Ltd

The Brightgreen smart light range offers circadian lighting to help users regulate their body's natural rhythms.


Building blocks for a renewable electric grid

11 September, 2020

Coal-fired power stations could be converted to run entirely fossil fuel-free by using a new type of thermal storage material housed in LEGO-like blocks.


Blackouts less likely this summer, report finds

08 September, 2020

The development of large-scale renewable energy products and rooftop solar has lowered the risk of power outages this summer, according to a new report.


Capturing and storing solar energy for later use

03 September, 2020

A molecule that absorbs energy from sunlight and stores it in chemical bonds has been developed by researchers at Linköping University, Sweden.


Could skyscrapers soon become a power source?

31 August, 2020

A new efficiency record for colour-neutral, transparent solar cells has been set by a team of researchers from the University of Michigan.


Producing power at night through radiative cooling

26 August, 2020

Researchers have found an energy source that could provide lighting power when solar energy is unavailable — including at night-time.


How LED lighting affects the natural environment

21 August, 2020 | Supplied by: La Trobe University

The La Trobe University Net Zero fund will be investigating the impact that LED lighting has on native wildlife.


GLG Siteco Scriptus tunable LED linear luminaire

20 August, 2020 | Supplied by: GLG

The GLG Siteco Scriptus is a tunable white luminaire range designed for offices and public buildings.


TE LUMAWISE Endurance S LED street lighting connectors

19 August, 2020 | Supplied by: TE Connectivity

The TE LUMAWISE Endurance S is a compact connectivity module for street lighting with LED light sources.


New LED design could increase brightness

18 August, 2020

A team of scientists has developed a new design for light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that could improve light efficiency.


Trina Solar TrinaPro Mega high-power PV solution

12 August, 2020 | Supplied by: Trina Solar Australia

Trina Solar has introduced the TrinaPro Mega, an ultrahigh-power smart PV solution.


How solar panel positioning influences energy output

12 August, 2020

Changing the positioning of solar panels could increase the amount of energy that they generate, according to new research.


DOT Downlights KIMBAL series of luminaires

06 August, 2020 | Supplied by: Pierlite Australia Pty Ltd

The DOT Downlights KIMBAL series of luminaires are designed for commercial, health and retail applications.


Increased solar power output after COVID-19 lockdown

29 July, 2020

The worldwide shutdown during the COVID-19 pandemic saw a marked increase in solar power output, a new study has found.


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