Efficiency and renewables

Solar project saves more than just energy

19 February, 2016 | Supplied by: Yingli Green Energy Australia Pty Ltd

A 6 kWp ground-mounted solar system project for Pacific National in South Australia is yielding a number of positive benefits, saving on more than just energy.


Brightgreen third-generation D900 Classic LED downlight

15 February, 2016 | Supplied by: Brightgreen Pty Ltd

Brightgreen's third-generation D900 Classic LED downlight features the brightness of a 50 W halogen, offering higher impact lighting, and is suitable for fitting into smaller ceiling cavities.


AGL invests in residential energy storage uptake in Australia

12 February, 2016 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)

AGL has committed US$20 million and joined other energy players to invest in the uptake of residential energy storage in Australia through Sunverge Energy.


Top 7 hidden costs of emergency lighting

09 February, 2016 | Supplied by: enLighten Australia Pty Ltd

It’s not just the upfront luminaire cost but the ongoing cost of maintenance and testing that should be considered when installing emergency lighting.


Cree KR Series LED downlight

05 February, 2016 | Supplied by: LED Australia Pty Ltd

The Cree KR series LED downlights feature TrueWhite Technology, which delivers high-quality light with efficacy up to 77 lm/W, designed for indoor applications.


Melbourne to replace 15,000 street lights

02 February, 2016

The City of Melbourne will replace more than 15,000 street lights with energy-efficient LED bulbs as part of an Emissions Reduction Fund project.


Would you feel safer under white or yellow light at night?

01 February, 2016

A recent study suggests your perception of safety when walking down a street at night may be linked to the colour of the light.


Undoped silicon enables cheaper, more efficient solar cells

01 February, 2016

Australian scientists have developed a new silicon solar cell that could lead to cheaper manufacturing processes and better power output.


End of solar feed-in-tariffs

29 January, 2016 by Global Sustainable Energy Solutions | Supplied by: Global Sustainable Energy Solutions (GSES)

This year, three states will end part of their feed-in-tariff programs. What's next?


Loomi Dimmable Strip Light

28 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Brightgreen Pty Ltd

Loomi has released the continuous Loomi Dimmable Strip Light, a deep-dimming LED strip light that uses Tru-Colour technology which incorporates more colours on the visible spectrum.


Lean and green initiative supporting business

25 January, 2016 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications Association

NECA's Lean and Green initiative is a support program that aims to tackle rising energy costs for small businesses.


Philips installs PoE lighting system at university campus

25 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Signify

Philips has unveiled a 'first-of-its-kind, large-scale lighting installation' that uses Power over Ethernet (PoE) at a major university campus as part of Clemson University's Watt Family Innovation Center.


Siemens' intelligent infrastructure pays off

22 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd

In just over 120 days, Robina Hospital on the Gold Coast has already seen impressive energy savings up to 65% ahead of targets after installing Siemens technology.


ARENA shortlists 22 solar projects in $100m funding round

15 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)

From 77 down to 22, ARENA has announced the solar projects that have been shortlisted to progress to the next stage of its $100 million solar PV funding round.


A comeback for incandescent bulbs?

14 January, 2016

Incandescent lightbulbs are being replaced by energy-efficient alternatives, but researchers may have found a way to drastically improve their performance.


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