sparc-FMA speakers announced
03 April, 2017sparc-FMA International Lighting & Facilities Event 2017 is sporting an impressive line-up of internationally and locally renowned experts in facilities and smart lighting. A joint initiative of Lighting Council Australia and the Facility Management Association of Australia, the educational symposium offers a great opportunity for attendees to earn professional development points, network and enjoy the cutting-edge exhibition of global developments and future directions.
Buddy Ohm real-time resources monitoring platform
03 April, 2017 | Supplied by: Buddy PlatformBuddy Platform has announced a solution for monitoring the consumption of electricity, gas, water, steam and solar power generation, called Buddy Ohm.
25% reduction in PV production cost
31 March, 2017A new EU-funded project, SOLNOWAT, has developed an innovative dry process for manufacturing PV cells, which researchers say could reduce development costs by up to 25%.
New LED classifications come into play
31 March, 2017New information from the E3 Program explains the recent alterations to LED product classifications in Australia.
Redback Technologies to supply energy management services in UAE
30 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Redback Technologies AustraliaRedback Technologies has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Duserve Facilities Management (Duserve FM) to collaborate on a pilot project trialling Redback's solar solutions in the United Arab Emirates.
Competition the key to energy future
29 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Clean Energy CouncilThe clean energy industry has welcomed a new inquiry into electricity prices announced by the Turnbull government, which should ensure retail markets are competitive and that consumers looking to manage their own power bills through solar and battery storage are being treated fairly.
An appetite for the right light
28 March, 2017 | Supplied by: ERCO Lighting Pte LtdHow can light be used effectively to accentuate the quality of fine food? Optimal colour rendering is a must — more so when light is used to maximise the appeal of meat products. With this in mind, delicatessen chain Casa Tió in Barcelona chose ERCO LED lighting tools to present its array of regional specialities in a fresh and appetising light.
Shining a new light on 2017
28 March, 2017 by David Gardner, General Manager | Supplied by: SignifyWe have hardly scraped the surface of the potential in lighting. There are more than 60 billion lights installed in the world and, with ever-evolving technologies, each of these has the potential to enrich life beyond simple illumination.
Liquid storage of solar energy
23 March, 2017Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have demonstrated efficient solar energy storage in a chemical liquid. The stored energy can be transported and then released as heat whenever needed according to a report on Science Daily. The research has been published in scientific journal Energy & Environmental Science.
ABB UNO-DM-PLUS self-commissioning solar inverter
22 March, 2017 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB Australia's UNO-DM-PLUS single-phase solar inverter is suitable for residential photovoltaic (PV) applications. Its embedded wireless connectivity and smart grid capabilities provide home owners with cost-effective advanced monitoring, control and maintenance. Installers benefit with a quicker and easier self-commissioning process, and their maintenance burden eased via web-enabled service software updates.
All eyes on South Australia
17 March, 2017Brisbane-based energy group Lyon Solar says the current global attention on South Australia and its power issues is welcome.
Go Green in the City turns seven
09 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider ElectricThe annual Go Green in the City competition is on for the seventh year running, courtesy of Schneider Electric.
Trina Solar selected for large-scale solar farm
08 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Trina Solar AustraliaTrina Solar has been awarded the contract to supply the PV modules for the 100 MW AC (126 MW DC) Clare Solar Farm in Queensland, which will be one of the largest utility-scale solar facilities constructed this year.
Australians taking to battery storage solutions
07 March, 2017Australians are taking to solar energy storage systems in droves according to a recent report from the ABC News science team.
Aussie smart LED start-up gets global recognition
06 March, 2017Australian tech start-up IoL Technologies has recently been rewarded for its pioneering work around smart LED lighting. It was one of only 24 companies in the Asia–Pacific region to be selected for EY's 2017 Accelerating Entrepreneurs program.
