Thinnest-ever LED created
12 March, 2014US scientists have achieved an LED milestone, creating the thinnest-possible LED yet. The LED is based on two-dimensional flexible semiconductors, making it possible to stack or use in much smaller and more diverse applications than current technology allows.
Hager LED dimmer
12 March, 2014 | Supplied by: Hager Electro Pty LtdThe Hager LED dimmer is designed specifically to work with LED lights and therefore is compatible with more LEDs than a standard trailing or leading edge dimmer. An easy-to-read LED light manufacturer compatibility table that can be downloaded in PDF on a smartphone, tablet or computer is also available.
GaN transistors improve LED efficiency
12 March, 2014LEDs are expected to have captured up to 90% of the lighting market by 2020, with LED retrofit lamps for use in standard bulb fittings likely to overtake traditional energy-saving bulbs for the first time from 2015.
100 kW rooftop PV system for ABB site
07 March, 2014 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB has installed a 100 kW rooftop photovoltaic (PV) power system at its Moorebank site in NSW. This is the second ABB site to install a rooftop PV system.
Building a smart grid for EV fleet management
06 March, 2014German researchers are working to investigate the technology required to manage fleets of electric vehicles (EVs).
Light up sales with LEDs
03 March, 2014 | Supplied by: Verbatim Australia Pty LtdEffective lighting has always been a key component of store design. Abercrombie & Fitch might have made its A+F and Hollister stores stand out by turning down the lights to create a nightclub vibe, but the arrival of LED technology creates more opportunities.
Zero Site lights up cities and improves mobile broadband connectivity
27 February, 2014 | Supplied by: SignifyRoyal Philips and Ericsson have partnered to develop a connected LED street lighting model called Zero Site, which offers city officials a way to afford next-generation energy-efficient LED lighting and enables network operators to offer improved mobile broadband and app coverage.
Save Solar Campaign receives $100k boost
26 February, 2014The Australian Solar Council's campaign to save the Renewable Energy Target, the Save Solar Campaign, has received a considerable boost in the form of a $100,000 donation from Greenbank Environmental.
JinkoSolar launches Smart Module series at PV Expo
26 February, 2014 | Supplied by: Jinko Solar Australia Holdings Co Pty LtdJinkoSolar has launched a new series of smart modules at the PV Expo in Japan. The smart modules correct mismatch issues towards cells and module strings by using embedded cell optimiser ICs that provide sub-panel level MPPT functions.
NHMRC report finds no negative health effects from wind farms
25 February, 2014The National Health and Medical Research Council's (NHMRC's) draft position statement on the alleged health effects of wind farms has been welcomed by the Clean Energy Council.
Wind farm myth blown away by research
21 February, 2014A new study has busted the myth that ageing wind turbines decrease in efficiency by up to one third after just 10 years of operation. The study showed that turbines can last 25 years before needing to be upgraded.
Premium ODX-3000 inverter series
19 February, 2014 | Supplied by: Control Logic Pty LtdThe ODX-3000 series of inverters from Premium provide a three-phase sinusoidal voltage output waveform that is suitable for motors and does not cause the same stress on motor windings that square wave output inverters can create. The series is suitable for industry and railway applications.
JA Solar beats its own conversion efficiency record
19 February, 2014JA Solar has beaten its own record for solar conversion efficiency, surpassing 19% efficiency. In August 2013, JA Solar announced that its multicrystalline silicon (multi-Si) solar cells had achieved 18.3% conversion efficiency - at the time, an industry record.
Intelligent in-store lighting interacts with 'personal shopper' app
18 February, 2014 | Supplied by: SignifyAn app that helps with the shopping: that's something most of us would like to see (particularly if it could then make dinner while you put your feet up). Royal Philips has developed an intelligent lighting system that could bring this idea to life.
Electric vehicles powered by dual-axis solar trackers on Kangaroo Island
17 February, 2014The Kangaroo Island Visible Solar Project was officially launched this week by Jayne Bates OAM, Kangaroo Island's Mayor. The project boasts the first dual-axis solar trackers in Australia to power electric vehicles.
