Efficiency and renewables

Lighting linked to happiness, confidence and motivation

14 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Signify

New research from Philips Lighting reveals that our social lives, attitudes and motivation are directly affected by lighting, particularly in homes.


ERCO Castor bollard luminaire

09 June, 2016 | Supplied by: ERCO Lighting Pte Ltd

The Castor bollard luminaire from ERCO Lighting is suitable for illuminating open areas and pathways. The LED fitting is available with 360° radial beam for open areas or with a light aperture designed to spread the light 180° in a semicircle onto pathways.


Solar and storage training course

07 June, 2016

The Energy Storage Council is running another four-day residential solar and storage training course in Victoria, 14–17 June.


LED replacement risks

07 June, 2016 | Supplied by: enLighten Australia Pty Ltd

A simple replacement of fluorescent tubes with LED tubes is one of the lowest cost options for energy-efficient lighting retrofits, but it can come with significant performance and safety risks, according to this information from lighting specialist enLighten.


CP Electronics RAPID Series 3 Smart Lighting Control

06 June, 2016 | Supplied by: mySmart

The RAPID Series 3 smart lighting control by CP Electronics comes with updated technology and an easy-to-use graphical interface.


National roadmap for smarter street lighting

06 June, 2016

The Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) has forged a new initiative to advance Australia's uptake of LED road lighting. The government-backed Street Lighting and Smart Controls Program (SLSC) brings together the multiple sectors that contribute to the street lighting and smart controls industry in Australia.


A record year for renewables

03 June, 2016

2015 was a record year for renewable energy installations, according to the newly released Renewables 2016 Global Status Report.


Hearts aflutter at Vivid

31 May, 2016

University of NSW is hoping to set hearts aflutter with its I LOVE YOU lighting installation at this year's Vivid Festival.


Energy-efficiency start-up appoints green tech expert as chairman

31 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Ecocentric Energy Pty Ltd

Perth-based energy-efficiency start-up Ecocentric has announced the appointment of Dr Ross Waring as chairman.


Power shift in the pipeline

30 May, 2016

Disruption to the electric utility industry is on its way and four growing energy trends are literally putting more power into the hands of solar customers, according to US-based solar expert Michael Powers.


World-class nanoscience facility for Sydney

26 May, 2016

Sydney has a brand new nanoscience centre, which is being heralded as one of the most controlled places on the planet. The $150 million Sydney Nanosicence Hub (SNH), located at the University of Sydney, will focus on a range of nanoscience areas, including the development of nanobatteries for renewable energy storage.


Go Green in the City semifinalists announced

25 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric has selected 100 teams for the semifinals of its sixth annual Go Green in the City student competition. Launched in 2011, the competition provides business and engineering students (second-year undergraduate or higher) with a powerful opportunity to showcase innovative energy management ideas for smarter cities.


Brightgreen D550 SHX Curve downlight and T550 H Curve track light

23 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Brightgreen Pty Ltd

Brightgreen has added more fittings to its Surface Series range of interior lights. The D550 SHX Curve downlight and T550 H Curve track light expand upon the range of surface-mounted LEDs, providing flexible track and surface-mounted luminaires for areas that require precision lighting.


GreenSync launches pluggable technology for energy grids

19 May, 2016 | Supplied by: GreenSync Pty Ltd

Australian company GreenSync has unveiled new technology to enable grids to operate above 80% renewable penetration.


R.STAHL 6002 and 6402 series LED lighting

18 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Control Logic Pty Ltd

Control Logic has released the 6002 and 6402 series of LED lighting from R.STAHL that is suitable for nearly any environment. Explosion proof and energy efficient, the fittings are suitable for general lighting such as ceiling installation, pendant lights or pole lighting in zones 1, 21, 2 and 22.


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