Integrated building photovoltaics market to reach US$8.2 billion by 2015, says report
23 July, 2010
A recent report on the uptake and potential of photovoltaics that can be integrated into a building’s fabric predicts US$8.2 billion in revenues by 2015.
ACT Government considers expansion of solar feed-in tariff scheme
22 July, 2010
The ACT Government is currently considering options to extend the solar energy feed-in tariff scheme to include medium- and large-scale renewable generation capacity.
Electric utilities must embrace clean energy and energy efficiency to compete, says report
20 July, 2010
A recent US report states that important factors such as climate change, emerging renewable technologies, carbon costs and volatile fossil-fuel prices are the driving forces behind new business models in the electrical industry in the 21st century.
Australia’s first ‘smart home’ family
15 July, 2010
Australia’s first smart home family recently moved into EnergyAustralia’s Smart Home in Sydney to live rent-free for 12 months while they test new technologies in the house.
Lutron Grafik Eye QS preset lighting control system
02 July, 2010 | Supplied by: JSB Lighting
The Lutron Grafik Eye QS is a customisable preset lighting control system that adjusts lights and blinds for various tasks while helping to save energy.
Hitachi 28 W T5 UV-cut fluorescent tubes range
01 July, 2010 | Supplied by: ANL Lighting
The Hitachi 28 W T5 UV-cut range of slim fluorescent tubes reduces UV rays by 75%. They are coated on the inside with a UV light-reducing material making them gentle on eyes, skin and merchandise.
Cree XLampXM single-chip LED
01 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Cutter Electronics
The Cree lighting-class XLampXM single-chip LED delivers efficacy of 160 lumens per watt at 350 mA and 750 lumens at 2 A, which is equivalent to the light output of a 60 W incandescent light bulb at less than 7 W.
Osram Opto Semiconductors Orbeos OLED surface-emitting panel
01 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Soanar Limited
The Osram Opto Semiconductors Orbeos OLED energy-efficient surface-emitting panel is suitable for applications in architecture, hotels and catering, offices, private homes and shops.
Tenrod mercury-free T8 LED replacement tube
01 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Tenrod Australia Pty Ltd
The T8 replacement LED tube lead-free and mercury-free lighting uses LEDs for solid-state lighting and is encased in a durable polycarbonate and aluminium casing. It is designed as an alternative to the mercury-containing fluorescent lamps.
Dominant SSW-HLG white SpiceLED
01 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Tenrod Australia Pty Ltd
The Dominant SSW-HLG white SpiceLED provides a consistent luminous intensity of 500 mcd at an operating current of 20 mA withstanding high operating temperatures of up to 110°C.
Clipsal 35 W high-efficiency IRC halogen lamps
01 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider Electric
The Clipsal 35 W high-efficiency IRC halogen lamps are designed to be fitted into downlights as a replacement for less efficient 50 W lamps.
Control4 EMS 100 energy management system
01 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Convergent Technologies Pty Ltd
The Control4 EMS 100 energy management system enables home occupants to monitor and modify their energy usage via an interactive in-home 5″ colour touch-screen display that also communicates with smart meters.
Remote access meters that can cut energy costs
01 July, 2010
CSIRO has collaborated with a software company and an energy service company to develop a low-cost remote electricity monitoring and control device that has the potential to make significant energy consumption savings in homes and small businesses.
GE Lighting 4 W GU10 LED retrofit lamp
30 June, 2010 | Supplied by: GE Lighting
GE Lighting’s 4 W GU10 LED retrofit lamp consumes only 4 W of power and is claimed to enable 80% energy savings to be achieved over conventional 50 W GU10 halogen lamps and provide a vastly longer operating life of 15,000 h.
Pierlite Starburst and Crompton XL LED downlights
30 June, 2010 | Supplied by: GLG
Gerard Lighting’s LED downlight has been released under the Pierlite brand as ‘Starburst’ and under the Crompton brand as ‘XL LED’.
