Managing solar for remote communities
08 January, 2013 | Supplied by: MPower Products Pty LimitedSome Australian electric utilities operate a substantial number of diesel-fuelled power stations for remote communities that are too distant to connect to the main electricity grids. These communities can include hundreds of residents, along with local commercial activities and civil infrastructure to support the region. The wet season can make it difficult to access some communities by road for up to 1-2 months. Photovoltaic (PV) power generation has been identified as the most consistent source of renewable power to cover the daily power consumption profile of these communities.
World's first electricity-generating fabric developed
21 December, 2012The world’s first electricity-generating fabric has been developed by Japan’s solar company Sphelar Power Corporation and the textile industry R&D hub, the Industrial Technology Centre of Fukui Prefecture.
Clevertronics L10 Lifelight Pro non-maintained LED emergency lighting
20 December, 2012 | Supplied by: Clevertronics Pty LtdThe Clevertronics L10 Lifelight Pro is a purpose-built LED non-maintained emergency light that has become one of the most energy-efficient and sustainable units in the market. The unit is specially designed using the latest in LED, electronics and lithium battery technology to reduce the energy consumption to less than 0.4 W and still outperform other units in the market. Now the unit comes complete with an adapter plate to help cover the hole when replacing existing fittings.
Low Carbon Australia project provides efficiency boost
19 December, 2012Low Carbon Australia is financing an $11 million pilot energy-generation project at Traralgon in Victoria that demonstrates the potential for power security across Australia’s eastern seaboard.
Scientists boost solar energy conversion efficiency
14 December, 2012 | Supplied by: RMIT UniversityScientists at RMIT University are attempting to boost the efficiency of solar energy conversion technology with an improved type of solar cell.
Australia-US partnership to develop next-generation solar cell technology
14 December, 2012 | Supplied by: University of NSWA new joint Australian-US research institute led by the University of New South Wales(UNSW) will foster rapid development of ‘over the horizon’ photovoltaic technology and establish Australia as the solar cell research and education hub of the Asia-Pacific region.
Scientists make ‘a new kind of light’
12 December, 2012Scientists at Wake Forest University have made a new kind of light from mouldable plastic which can glow in any colour and won’t shatter.
Budget hotels are big business
11 December, 2012 | Supplied by: GE LightingIn its first partnership with a major budget hotel chain in Asia, GE Lighting is collaborating with Tune Hotels to jointly explore and implement green solutions across its portfolio of hotels. To date, 2876 light points have been replaced with GE’s energy-efficient and eco-friendly LED lights across Tune Hotels in Malaysia. With the new lighting solutions for both exterior and interior environments, the hotels stand out with high-quality illumination while enjoying energy savings and lower maintenance costs.
Retrofit realises rebates
10 December, 2012 | Supplied by: enLighten Australia Pty LtdThe Abode Apartments complex is located in the commercial hub of St Leonards on Sydney’s North Shore. The development was completed in 2004 and is home to around 600 residents. With accommodation spanning two towers - the 18-storey West Tower and 10-storey East tower - the premium development includes190 apartments, secure underground parking, a gym, a swimming pool and a spa/wellness centre.
Changing the way we flick the switch
10 December, 2012 by Shane MacIntosh | Supplied by: CP Electronics AustraliaIn today’s climate of growing environmental awareness and rising energy prices, saving energy is more important than ever, and one of the most effective ways to do so in a commercial environment is by controlling the lighting, which not only saves energy, it also saves money.
ABB wins solar power orders worth $225 million
07 December, 2012 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB has won orders worth around $225 million to supply two turnkey photovoltaic (PV) power plants that will be built in the northern province of Limpopo in South Africa. The orders were awarded by two special-purpose entities, Core Energy and Erika Energy, whose primary stakeholders include SunEdison, a leading global solar energy services provider.
LRC develops new method to light roundabouts
06 December, 2012 | Supplied by: Lighting Research CenterThe Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the United States has developed a concept for roadway illumination called Ecoluminance, which incorporates roadside vegetation with low-level pedestrian and landscape lighting, retroreflective markers, and light-emitting diode (LED) road and walkway illumination.
Philips industrial LED luminaires
03 December, 2012 | Supplied by: SignifyPhilips has released a range of LED luminaires that combine form and function to provide energy efficiency and strong performance for a full range of commercial and industrial applications.
Brightgreen D900 Curve LED downlight
03 December, 2012 | Supplied by: Brightgreen Pty LtdBrightgreen has improved the energy efficiency, brightness and light quality of its flagship LED downlight with the launch of the D900 Curve.
$24 million for smarter energy use in community facilities
29 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Department of IndustryThe Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Mark Dreyfus, and Federal Member for Maribyrnong, Bill Shorten, have announced the opening of the new Local Government Energy Efficiency Program to help local councils install solar or heat pump hot water systems in community facilities.
