Photovoltaics breakthrough to be explained at RMIT lecture
17 April, 2012Recent photovoltaics research has resulted in new technology that could see buildings entirely powered by sunlight. Using the new technology, conventional glass on buildings would be covered with solar cells that would provide the building with all its energy requirements. It is anticipated this technology could be commercially available within five years.
India’s clean energy sector a top destination for private investment
13 April, 2012Private investment in India’s clean energy sector increased by 54% to US$10.2 billion in 2011, a recent Pew Report showed.
Larson Electronics Magnalight.com portable LED light tower
12 April, 2012 | Supplied by: http://www.magnalight.com/The height-adjustable four-leg portable LED light tower is lightweight and produces 3440 lumens of light in a wide flood pattern that is suitable for work areas and DOT/construction flaggers. The tower is suitable for operators in construction, utility and emergency services industries.
Osram Ostar Stage LEDs
11 April, 2012 | Supplied by: Osram Australia Pty LtdThe Osram Ostar Stage LEDs are suitable for moveable stage lights, known as moving heads, that provide powerful light beams for rock concerts and other events.
Sunshine state lives up to its name in solar State of Origin
11 April, 2012In a solar-powered State of Origin, New South Wales has beaten Queensland for the title of Australia’s solar state, according to the Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator. Queensland finished close behind NSW, with 158,000 households having solar power systems installed by the end of 2011, compared with 163,000 in NSW.
GE Lighting LEDs light up Wanganui City Bridge - sustainably
11 April, 2012 | Supplied by: GE LightingWanganui District Council has installed 14 LED fittings from GE Lighting on the Wanganui City Bridge. The new fittings are estimated to save the council NZ$9000 over their life, giving a payback period of 6.2 years.
Energy storage system could provide 24-hour solar power
10 April, 2012A new energy storage system could enable businesses and consumers to store energy generated through their solar systems. South Australian company ZEN Energy Systems announced its ZEN Freedom Power Bank at the International Cleantech Forum in San Francisco, claiming that it has the potential to change the way electricity is utilised.
Energy-efficient lighting solution for an iconic building
05 April, 2012 | Supplied by: Philips DynalitePhilips Dynalite recently installed 1700 energy-efficient lights as well as more than 58 km of electrical cabling, 1200 fire sprinklers and 240 solar panels in the iconic and heritage building, Sydney Town Hall. The project required a sensitive solution that not only showcased the beauty of the building but respected its historic significance.
Australia forms solar alliance with China
03 April, 2012The Australian Solar Energy Society (AuSES) and the China Renewable Energy Society have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to form a solar alliance between Australia and China. The alliance will encourage cooperation between the two countries in the development and deployment of solar energy.
GE and UGL to install energy-efficient LED lighting throughout Sydney City
02 April, 2012The City of Sydney council has commenced a $7 million project to install energy-efficient LED street and park lights in the city centre. GE and UGL Limited were selected by tender to install the lights, beginning in front of Sydney Town Hall.
Kaneka and imec silver-free heterojunction silicon solar cells
15 March, 2012 | Supplied by: http://www.kaneka.co.jp/kaneka-e/Silver-free heterojunction silicon solar cells have been created by applying copper electroplating, which was developed by Kaneka, based on imec’s existing copper electroplating technology.
Allmand Maxi Lite AV mobile illumination unit
06 March, 2012 | Supplied by: CAPS Pty LtdThe Allmand Maxi Lite 8V has a combined light output of more than 600,000 lm. It is suitable for applications in the events, open-cut mining and civil construction industries.
AuSES: Government should reinstate solar hot water rebate
01 March, 2012Following the government’s sudden announcement that the Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme will close, the Australian Solar Energy Society (AuSES) has called on the federal government to reinstate the solar hot water rebate, arguing that the decision will have a dire impact on the clean energy industry.
Darling Quarter project: a fusion of technology and sustainability
01 March, 2012 | Supplied by: http://www.ndy.com/Darling Quarter is a redevelopment of the 1.5 ha ex-Sega World site located at the southern end of Sydney’s Darling Harbour, between Harbour Street and the Western Distributor Freeway, overlooking Tumbalong Park. The project incorporates a number of sustainability initiatives, including rainwater harvesting, on-site recycled water treatment, on-site trigeneration system, carbon emission reduction through energy-efficient design, recycled construction waste and a high-performance facade designed to maximise natural light and minimise heat gain.
Brightgreen Cube D900 square LED downlight
27 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Brightgreen Pty LtdBrightgreen has extended its D900 range to include a cube model. The Cube D900 is a 900 lm, 16 W, warm white (3000 K) downlight with a lens that produces a square shaped light beam.
