CBS issues public warning about Unleash Solar
04 March, 2013The South Australian Consumer and Business Services (CBS) has issued a public warning about the company following complaints of faulty equipment and warranty work not being completed.
Now is the time to power up consumers on energy use
01 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Clean Energy CouncilAustralia now has the opportunity to make transformative changes to our electricity market to put power in the hands of consumers and businesses, according to the Chief Executive of Australia’s peak clean energy industry body, Clean Energy Council.
World’s first nationwide electric vehicle charging network
01 March, 2013 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdEstonia has become the world’s first country to launch a nationwide fast-charging network for electric vehicles, using technology provided by power and automation technology group ABB.
Halytech Illuminator sports-field lighting management system
01 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Halytech Pty LtdHalytech has improved its Illuminator sports-field lighting management system to monitor energy use and enable on-charging. Illuminator enables users to control sports-field lighting using a mobile phone, ensuring that floodlights are only used when required, in itself minimising energy use.
Forecasting technology to boost solar energy
27 February, 2013NCAR is spearheading a project to develop technology that gives 36-hour forecasts of incoming solar energy that could eliminate guesswork for solar power plants.
Perth established as one of world’s top five geothermal cities
25 February, 2013Securing funding for one of Australia’s largest geothermal projects and establishing Perth as one of the world’s top five ‘geothermal cities’ were celebrated as some of the major achievements of the Western Australian Geothermal Centre of Excellence (WAGCOE) at its conclusion last week.
Australia’s largest desal plant online
25 February, 2013 | Supplied by: GE EnergyGE’s Power Conversion business was instrumental in bringing Australia’s largest seawater desalination plant into operation by providing technology that delivers a rainfall independent water supply to complement catchments and storages in the area around Melbourne.
Clevertronics Clever-test self-testing emergency lighting
21 February, 2013 | Supplied by: Clevertronics Pty LtdThe Clevertronics Clever-test range of exit and emergency lighting is designed to provide electrical contractors, specifiers, building owners and occupiers with a cost-effective and thorough means of testing emergency and exit luminaires individually and automatically, in accordance with the mandatory requirements of Australian Standard AS/NZS 2293.2 section 3 ‘Inspection and Maintenance Procedures for Single Point Systems’.
ChargeIQ electric vehicle charger gets green light
20 February, 2013Australian-produced ChargeIQ electric vehicle charger has been given the ‘green light’ by a Victorian Electric Vehicle Trial participant, with the innovation receiving high points for user friendliness, flexibility, cost savings and sustainability.
DiUS Computing ChargeIQ integrated EV charging system
15 February, 2013ChargeIQ is an integrated software and hardware solution that solves the emerging challenges for the electric vehicle (EV) and electricity industry.
EPA busts wind farm myth
13 February, 2013The myth of the noisy wind farm has finally been put to rest, with the South Australian EPA releasing a report showing that wind turbines produce less infrasound than air conditioners and traffic.
Amplified lifestyle, reduced energy
08 February, 2013 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider ElectricIn times of rising energy costs, government incentives and a desire to reduce household bills, solar installations are becoming increasingly common in residential applications. Coupled with a desire for the comfort and lifestyle benefits afforded by a control and management system, today’s homeowner demands a sophisticated integration of the two. The question for today’s contractor is how to effectively deliver all the advantages and maximise client investment.
Driving clean energy innovation
08 February, 2013 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricThe city of Fort Collins, Colorado, USA, has partnered with Schneider Electric and Fort Collins-based Spirae Inc to roll out the area’s first electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. As part of their innovative FortZED (Zero Energy District) project, the city is phasing in EVlink charging stations for installation at the city’s fleet lot, select public parking facilities and private business parking lots.
KNX city: where intelligent power grids work with intelligent buildings
30 January, 2013 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdEngineers and technicians in Europe are working towards creating smart cities where building controls, industrial control systems and city infrastructure systems can all work together for a solution that offers energy efficiency as well as the highest possible supply availability. Read on to find out more.
Clevertronics L10 Cleverfit Pro LED exit light
25 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Clevertronics Pty LtdThe Clevertronics L10 Cleverfit Pro is a purpose-built LED exit light that has become one of the most energy-efficient and sustainable units in the market. The unit is specially designed using the very latest in LED, electronics and Lithium battery technology to reduce the energy consumption to less than 3.7 W and still outperform other units in the market.
