Efficiency and renewables

Power grid forecasting tool reduces costly errors

31 July, 2015

Researchers in the US have developed a tool that may help save costly errors when performing the delicate task of forecasting future electricity needs.


Green finance unlocks energy savings for landmark building

27 July, 2015

Sydney's landmark Reader's Digest building in Surry Hills will receive an energy-efficiency upgrade thanks to an agreement signed by The City of Sydney.


Theatre cuts energy use by 80% with lighting upgrade

24 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Signify

Philips has provided The National Theatre of Ghana with a makeover, using its latest connected LED technology.


Solar and storage project at WA mine receives $20.9m funding

16 July, 2015

The 10.6 MW solar PV installation with storage at the DeGrussa Copper Mine in Western Australia has received $20.9 million in support from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).


NHP EM270 Dual 3-Phase Energy Meter

16 July, 2015 | Supplied by: NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty Ltd

The EM270 Dual-3-Phase from NHP is a quick-fit energy meter that has been developed to reduce metering space and save up to 90% on installation time.


Is solar under threat?

14 July, 2015

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has been told by the federal government to stop investing in solar energy, a move that may potentially put thousands of jobs and the renewables energy industry at risk.


Brightgreen P900 Curve LED downlight

13 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Brightgreen Pty Ltd

Brightgreen has added the P900 Curve LED pendant to its surface series of LED downlights.


LED high-bays

10 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Aurora Ltd

The IP65-rated Ostia LED high-bays are suitable for use in warehouses, industrial spaces, canopies, manufacturing and conference centres.


13,000 sensor nodes for Qld hospital

09 July, 2015

Lend Lease has selected Organic Response enabled light fixtures from Eagle Lighting in its new Sunshine Coast University Hospital, currently being built on behalf of the Queensland State Government.


CEFC and Origin partner to drive uptake of solar energy

09 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Clean Energy Finance Corporation

A 12-year $100 million financial commitment between the CEFC and Origin has been developed to encourage the use of solar energy in Australia.


Lighting controls company looking for partners

08 July, 2015

Billion Electric, a provider of lighting control solutions and power supply products in the Asia Pacific region, is looking for partners to enter the smart lighting and energy markets in Southeast Asia.


Aurora dSeries LED downlights

07 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Aurora Ltd

The dSeries from Aurora comprises the d13, d19 and d32 compact profile LED downlights.


LED lighting design for cultural hub in Austria

03 July, 2015 | Supplied by: ZG Lighting Australia Pty Ltd

An LED lighting solution with versatile dimming luminaires was the design choice to transform the cultural and congress centre, Montforthaus, in the Austrian city of Feldkirch.


Wave power inspired by nature

01 July, 2015 | Supplied by: BioPower Systems

A wave power unit inspired by the movements of undersea plants is expected to advance the renewable wave energy industry in Australia.


Ultralow-power circuit improves efficiency of energy harvesting to over 80%

30 June, 2015 by Larry Hardesty, MIT News

MIT researchers have developed an ultralow-power circuit they say can power electronic devices using solar energy that could fuel the growth of the Internet of Things.


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