Philips lights up kids’ imaginations at the Sydney Story Factory
22 August, 2012 | Supplied by: SignifyPhilips Lighting has donated a range of state-of-the-art LED lighting solutions for the Sydney Story Factory and Martian Embassy in Redfern to help inspire young writers.
NSW Government shows how to cut energy use by 82%
17 August, 2012The cost of powering lights, which is around 15 to 25% of the electricity bill for NSW businesses, can be cut by as much as 82%, according to the NSW Government.
Vibe Lighting 12 W dimmable LED downlight
08 August, 2012 | Supplied by: ANL LightingVibe Lighting’s 12 W dimmable LED downlight has no mercury or lead and emits no infrared or ultraviolet rays.
ABQM Pressure-Independent Balancing and Control Valve
07 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Devex SystemsDevex Systems is distributing the ABQM Pressure Independent Balancing and Control Valve (PIBCV), a high-efficiency balancing solution for heating and cooling systems, manufactured by Danfoss.
GE Lighting’s LED solution for Korea’s Hollys Coffee
03 August, 2012 | Supplied by: GE LightingGE Lighting’s design team recently retrofitted the lighting system for dozens of Hollys Coffee branches across Korea with its Energy Smart LED PAR30 lights.
Green-Lite LED magnifying lamps
03 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Bondline Static Control Solutions Pty LtdOC White has launched its range of Green-Lite LED magnifying lamps, which offer all-metal rugged construction, a long reach and strong springs.
City of Sydney funds Australia’s largest building-mounted solar PV program
02 August, 2012The City of Sydney has awarded Solgen Energy a $6 million contract to fit solar photovoltaic (PV) panels to more than 30 sites over the next two years.
LED evolution drives clean revolution
01 August, 2012 | Supplied by: SignifyThere’s a quiet revolution underway. But instead of changing the balance of power, this revolution involves changing something rather more mundane: light bulbs.
Brightgreen LED retrofit range
01 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Brightgreen Pty LtdBrightgreen has released its retrofit range, comprising the DR700, DR450, BR700, AR900 and PR900 bulbs and the SL3500 shop light.
Oslon Signal bright blue LED for police and emergency services vehicles
01 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Osram Australia Pty LtdOsram Opto Semiconductors’ Oslon Signal LED produces a bright blue light that enhances visibility, making it suitable for police and emergency services vehicles.
Renewable energy growth provides contractors an opportunity to turbocharge their business
27 July, 2012 by Geoff Stapleton, Managing Director, and Susan Neill, Engineering Director, GSES* | Supplied by: Global Sustainable Energy SolutionsWithin renewable energy there are many different technologies: wind energy, solar thermal energy and solar electric energy known as photovoltaics or PV. Although some electrical mechanics would be involved in the wind farm industry and possibly the solar thermal power industry, it is the PV industry which has seen the demand for electrical contractors in recent years. The growth in this market has been substantial.
Challenges associated with the phase-out of low-voltage halogen lamps
27 July, 2012 by Bryan Douglas, Chief Executive Officer, Lighting Council AustraliaThe phasing out of the ubiquitous 50 W 12 V MR16 dichroic mirror reflector halogen lamp in Australia poses some significant challenges. Lighting Council Australia estimates there are some 300 million downlights in Australia using these MR16 lamps - hence there is a lot at stake in getting the right replacement for these products.
REFUsol presents solar inverters and monitoring tools at Clean Energy Council Week
26 July, 2012REFUsol, a manufacturer of solar inverters, is showcasing its 5, 10 and 20 kW inverters and innovative accessories for monitoring PV systems at Clean Energy Council Week in Sydney from 26-28 July 2012.
Clevertronics L10 Lifelight Pro
26 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Clevertronics Pty LtdThe Clevertronics L10 Lifelight Pro is a purpose-built, non-maintained LED emergency light specially designed using the latest in LED, electronics and lithium battery technology to reduce the energy consumption to less than 0.9 W.
Schneider Electric strengthens renewable energy business in Australia
25 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric has identified the renewable energy market as a key growth opportunity and will increase its business focus in the Australian commercial, residential and solar farm markets.

