PowerSolar solar demo facility
29 November, 2011 | Supplied by: Power Parameters Pty Ltd
PowerSolar’s solar demonstration facility, in Melbourne, is equipped with a total of 28 individual PV panels of 190 W each, providing a total maximum power of 5.3 kW. The PV array can be arranged in single-string or dual-string topology so as to demonstrate single and dual maximum power point tracking (MPPT). The demonstration laboratory has two inverters, both Growatt 5 kW units, one with a single and one with dual MPPT thus permitting installers to familiarise themselves with the advantages of dual MPPT systems for A-frame roofs.
Test & Measurement MIG1203SOLAR instrument
23 November, 2011 | Supplied by: Test & Measurement Australia
The standard IEC61730 requires a lightning impulse test with the standard 1.2/50 µs impulse and the test must be within tolerances when the solar panel is connected.
Osram TopLED Black Series 30° beam angle colour range
22 November, 2011 | Supplied by: Osram Australia Pty Ltd
Osram has added three colours to its TopLED Black Series 60° beam angle range. A 30° beam angle version is available with all five colours; red, yellow, blue, green and orange.
OLED lighting materials market to hit $1bn in 2015, says NanoMarkets
21 November, 2011
Industry analyst firm NanoMarkets projects substantial growth in the OLED lighting materials market
Vibe E27 energy-saving downlights
21 November, 2011 | Supplied by: ANL Lighting
The Vibe E27 energy-saving downlights are designed with large terminal blocks and an adjustable lamp holder to make installation easier. They are suitable for domestic and small commercial applications and come with a die-cast aluminium reflector to enhance light spread and a frosted glass diffuser to minimise glare.
Project: Monitoring and controlling solar energy systems
21 November, 2011 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric
The Desert Knowledge Australia Solar Centre (DKASC), a demonstration site for solar panels, was set up to help promote understanding and confidence in solar technologies. The site is an initiative of Desert Knowledge Australia and CAT Projects and is located about 9 km south of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory.
Solar costs dropping faster than rebate cuts - CBD Energy
18 November, 2011
The drop in the cost of solar equipment and increases in electricity prices make solar an even more attractive investment decision for householders and businesses.
Brightgreen DR700 LED bulb
14 November, 2011 | Supplied by: Brightgreen Pty Ltd
The DR700 LED bulb offers one-for-one 50 W halogen performance on brightness, dimmability, beam width, light colour and light quality. At 720 lm and 10.5 W, the DR700, claims Brightgreen, is the world’s first LED bulb to match a 50 W halogen on brightness, while being compatible with all dimmers and transformers on the market, enabling a simple, fast and hassle-free retrofit.
Ecco work lamps
14 November, 2011 | Supplied by: Flexible Drive Agencies
The Ecco work lamps come in different patterns such as spot or flood beam models from a range of halogen, HID (Xenon) and LED models. Square, rectangular, round, pedestal mount, side mount, flush mount, single beam, twin beam are just some of the options available in the halogen line-up.
Schott KL 2500 LED
14 November, 2011 | Supplied by: SCHOTT Australia Pty Ltd
The KL 2500 LED has a brightness level equivalent to a 250 W halogen cold light source.
Schneider Electric Remote Energy Management system
14 November, 2011 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric
The Remote Energy Management (REM) system provides facilities and building managers with a simple, cost-effective web-based tool to monitor, measure and reduce energy consumption across multiple sites around the world.
Eaton Industries Intelligent Power Software
10 November, 2011 | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty Ltd
Intelligent Power Software provides enhanced monitoring and management of servers and virtual machines within VMware’s vSphere5 application for virtualised environments.
Clipsal DALI Control PIR sensor
10 November, 2011 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider Electric
The DALI Control PIR sensor is designed to control a small group of lights. It includes local direct switch input fully integrated with the occupancy/vacancy features of the device. It will detect occupancy (keeps retriggering when presence is detected) and vacancy (detects when the room is vacant and can control groups and scenes).
Energy Action launches survey on commercial energy usage
08 November, 2011 | Supplied by: Energy Action
Energy Action has launched a survey which covers six areas including how businesses currently procure energy, the potential impact of the impending carbon tax, and measures of energy efficiency and sustainability.
Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus 6 range of HMIs
07 November, 2011 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
The Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus 6 range of human-machine interfaces (HMIs) is designed for applications that require monitoring, controlling and displaying information in dynamic ways, where operators must quickly understand machine status in order to make better decisions.
