Efficiency and renewables

More than 160 Queensland kindergartens to be solar powered

24 March, 2011

The Bligh Government has identified more than 160 locations for its $5.76 million Solar Kindergarten Installation Program.


Solar feed-in tariff extended to include medium-scale generation in the ACT

08 March, 2011

The ACT will be the first area in the country to extend the feed-in tariff to include medium-scale solar power generation.


Solar power installs at record levels

08 March, 2011

Major electrical contracting firm O’Donnell Griffin has hit a milestone of 10,000 rooftop installations as the nation rushes to take advantage of government incentives before their reduction.


Growatt, Kinglong and CEHE transformer and transformerless inverters

07 March, 2011 | Supplied by: Power Parameters Pty Ltd

Power Protection inverters include Growatt, Kinglong and CEHE inverters, both transformer and transformerless systems in power outputs to 1000 kW.


Philips LuxSpace downlights

07 March, 2011 | Supplied by: Signify

The energy-efficient LuxSpace family of downlights can be used to achieve low power consumption without reduction of light quality in general lighting applications, including those in offices, retail, hotels, hospitals and airports.


Soanar EcoTech range of monocrystalline solar panels

07 March, 2011 | Supplied by: Soanar Limited

The Soanar EcoTech range of monocrystalline solar panels is available in 12 power ranges that include 5, 10, 20, 40, 50, 65, 80, 120, 170 and 175 W.


Tenrod flexible LED strip lighting

07 March, 2011 | Supplied by: Tenrod Australia Pty Ltd

Tenrod has a range of flexible LED strips for various applications and installations.


Reducing a shopping centre’s operating costs and carbon footprint

04 March, 2011 | Supplied by: Signify

Tamworth’s boutique shopping centre, The Atrium, recently installed Philips Lighting’s latest LED lighting technology, LuxSpace Compact Power LED downlight throughout its mall.


Preventing unscheduled electrical shutdowns

04 March, 2011 | Supplied by: mySmart Pty Ltd

The Randwick Labor Club, in Sydney’s Eastern suburbs, provides social and entertainment facilities for the local community.


Positive results from feed-in tariff in ACT

16 February, 2011

The latest quarterly results for the ACT feed-in tariff scheme show that 3536 solar panels have been installed and connected to the grid.


World Bank Group establishes lighting product testing for Lighting Africa program

08 February, 2011

The World Bank Group recently selected the Lighting Research Centre in the US to test LED-based, off-grid lighting products in support of the Lighting Africa program.


CO2 capture from coal power demonstrated in Queensland

27 January, 2011

A CSIRO initiative recently demonstrated how CO2 emissions from coal-fired power stations can be reduced by more than 80%.


Top precincts for solar growth revealed

17 January, 2011

A NSW Government report has been released that identifies key sites for solar power in the state.


Batteries for powerline bushfire safety

14 December, 2010

Energy Safe Victoria has commissioned innovative battery technologies to be deployed in some of the state’s bushfire-prone areas to enable the overhead electricity network to be turned off on high-risk fire days while still maintaining the supply of electricity to townships.


Smart meter technology in action

08 December, 2010

A Brisbane residential high-rise building leads the way with an advanced smart-metering system.


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