Lessons from the world's smartest grid
06 September, 2017 by Adrian Clark, CEO of Landis+Gyr Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia | Supplied by: Landis+Gyr (Aust) Pty LtdWell known as early adopters of technology, Japan has been no different when it comes to the Internet of Things (IoT). Tokyo, Japan's capital city, recently modernised its traditional electric power grid, the fourth biggest in the world, with more than 10 million advanced meters and devices.
From coal age to stor-age
05 September, 2017 | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty LtdGordon Makryllos, Managing Director ANZ at Eaton, reflects on the shift to renewables — and the potential for the future of energy storage and microgrids in Australia.
Brightgreen D900+ downlight
04 September, 2017 | Supplied by: Brightgreen Pty LtdThe D900+ LED downlight from Brightgreen can be paired with a range of different fascias and filters, allowing users to tailor the fitting to suit the space.
Moving into unchartered territory
04 September, 2017 by Malcolm Richards, CEO | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaFrom Snowy Hydro 2.0 to the Queensland government's move to bring Stanwell's E gas-fired power station out of hibernation and the closure of Hazelwood coal-fired plant in Victoria, the nation is at odds about how to responsibly cater to the ever-growing energy needs of our own population, as well as the world's.
CBI MCB hydraulic magnetic battery storage range
01 September, 2017 | Supplied by: CBI Electric Australia Pty LtdCBI's MCB hydraulic magnetic battery storage range is designed to keep batteries in an installation safe, as well as enable safe disconnection.
Phoenix Contact PV sets
01 September, 2017 | Supplied by: Phoenix Contact Pty LtdThe Phoenix Contact PV sets combine two MPP (maximum power point) trackers for surge protection.
Small-scale renewable energy installation capacity hits 6000 MW
01 September, 2017The small-scale renewable energy installation capacity in Australia has reached 6000 MW with around 2.8 million installations, according to the Clean Energy Regulator.
ETU calls for RET to protect renewables
30 August, 2017The Electrical Trades Union has called for the Prime Minister to demonstrate leadership and implement a long-term renewable energy target following Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg's claims there was "no rush" to commit to energy policy certainty.
Industry and government collaborate to build 'The Future Street'
30 August, 2017The Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand, the Internet of Things Alliance Australia and the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects are collaborating to build the street of the future in Sydney's CBD.
Brand communication with light
28 August, 2017 | Supplied by: ERCO Lighting Pte LtdCreating and maintaining value is the philosophy of Otto Wulff, a construction company with a history starting in 1932 in Hamburg. The company employs around 300 people and conducts business in the sectors of structural engineering, industrial and reinforced concrete construction and the restoration of old buildings.
First Australian Smart Cities Awards Program launched
21 August, 2017A Smart Cities Awards Program has been announced by the Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand (SCCANZ).
Construction to begin on two Qld solar farms
14 August, 2017Construction is about to begin on two new large-scale solar farms near Collinsville in north Queensland.
Philips lights up Canada's railway tunnel
14 August, 2017 | Supplied by: SignifyThe almost 160-year-old Brockville Railway Tunnel in Brockville, Canada, has been illuminated with Philips LED lights.
A blooming success story
25 July, 2017 | Supplied by: Trina Solar AustraliaDue to a requirement for precise temperature control across a range of cool rooms, energy is one of the major overheads at the Aker Flowerbulbs farm located in the rich volcanic soil of Silvan in Victoria's Dandenong Ranges.
UTS issues large-scale renewable RFPs
25 July, 2017The University of Technology Sydney is canvassing proposals to secure enough renewable energy to fully offset the energy use of buildings developed under the university's $1.3bn City Campus Master Plan Program.
