Efficiency and renewables

The future of lighting

22 August, 2018

Richard Mulcahy, CEO, Lighting Council Australia, reflects on recent developments in the industry and sets out a key priority for change.


MEA endorses safety-first approach to solar panels

21 August, 2018

Master Electricians Australia (MEA) has endorsed the Victorian Government's plan to provide solar power to 650,000 homes.


Evolt partners with WiZ Connected Lighting

20 August, 2018 | Supplied by: Evolt Pty Ltd

Evolt has partnered with WiZ Connected Lighting to allow development of WiZ-enabled lighting products in Australia and New Zealand.


Smart meters: resolving implementation issues

14 August, 2018

The AEMC has said that it is working with regulators, ombudsmen and industry participants to resolve implementation issues related to smart meters as quickly as possible.


Energy storage — unlocking the value

07 August, 2018 by Dr Lachlan Blackhall*

Storage will underpin the renewable energy revolution, and now is the time to take advantage of this opportunity.


Lighting management system to make hotels smarter

06 August, 2018 | Supplied by: Signify

Signify's IoT system, Interact Hospitality, has debuted at AccorHotel's Swissôtel The Stamford in Singapore.


ABB DALI-enabled emergency lights

03 August, 2018 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

ABB's latest range of exit signs, downlights, anti-panic and escape lighting is designed to work with the open-source DALI (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) connectivity protocol.


New best practice charter for renewables

01 August, 2018

The Clean Energy Council has launched a new Best Practice Charter for Renewable Energy Developments.


Renewables industry rides wave of confidence but policy concerns remain

31 July, 2018

A survey of CEOs and executives across the renewable energy industry has found confidence in short-term investments but concern about policy uncertainty for the future.


Debt funding for Numurkah Solar Farm

30 July, 2018

The $198 million Numurkah Solar Farm has received $56 million in debt finance from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC).


Industry raises concerns about draft construction code

23 July, 2018

NECA, Lighting Council Australia and other industry associations have expressed concerns about the new draft National Construction Code.


New battery recycling industry could help tackle waste — CSIRO

20 July, 2018

Only 2% of Australia's annual 33,000 tonnes of lithium-ion battery waste is recycled.


Blue light and its impact on health and road safety

20 July, 2018

The 6th Annual Australian Smart Lighting Summit is releasing a series of informative short videos that highlight key industry developments.


Lighting upgrade for WA netball courts

19 July, 2018 | Supplied by: GLG

Kingsway Sporting Complex in Madeley, Western Australia, has upgraded lighting at its 30 netball courts.


Electrical safety guide for battery systems

16 July, 2018

The CEC, the AI Group, the Smart Energy Council, CSIRO and the Consumer Electronics Suppliers Association have developed a new best practice electrical safety guide for battery systems.


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