Case Studies
'Liquid blanket' drops solar panel DC voltage to zero
Solar panels cannot be turned off when exposed to light and can potentially cause electrocution during an emergency situation. To address this issue, Australian company LJW Solar has developed PVStop — a spray-on solution to mitigate solar panel risks by reducing DC output to safe levels. [ + ]
Las Vegas casino upgrades video security
A well-known Las Vegas casino has updated its security system with an IP technology solution by Schneider Electric. [ + ]
Powering a 10-star home
A new Christchurch home has received New Zealand's first-ever 10-star Homestar rating, an award that recognises its energy-neutral, sustainable footprint. Schneider Electric designed its electrical infrastructure, enabling the home to switch seamlessly between mains and solar power. [ + ]
Energy optimisation for heritage building
The Australian Technology Park recently invited BuildingIQ to install its energy optimisation platform at the Steam Locomotive Workshop. The objective of installing Building IQ’s Predictive Energy Optimization (PEO) platform was to save energy, generate positive cash flow and show the potential of advanced software in managing HVAC operations. [ + ]
On-time delivery
Australia Post has been paving the way for over two centuries as Australia's most respected and recognised postal service provider. The company's ability to identify opportunities and react appropriately to maintain market position was never more evident than through its acquisition of national road freight company StarTrack in the second half of 2012.
[ + ]Solar energy delivering 'microgrid' power to remote towns in WA
ABB has installed hybrid power stations in remote Western Australia providing nearby townships with multiple energy sources and reducing their reliance on diesel fuel for their power. [ + ]
Theatre cuts energy use by 80% with lighting upgrade
Philips has provided The National Theatre of Ghana with a makeover, using its latest connected LED technology.
[ + ]Controlling harmonics and improving power quality
ABB was commissioned by Sohar Aluminium to design a solution to a harmonics issue at its smelter plant in Oman. [ + ]
LED lighting design for cultural hub in Austria
An LED lighting solution with versatile dimming luminaires was the design choice to transform the cultural and congress centre, Montforthaus, in the Austrian city of Feldkirch. [ + ]
A look into the redevelopment of Australia's iconic SCG
The iconic SCG's redevelopment involved NHP as the electrical supplier of an extensive set of electrical works for the two-stage, multimillion-dollar project. [ + ]
Integrated Smart Grid improves Nova Scotia Power's efficiency
Nova Scotia Power has implemented a new system from Schneider Electric to provide more sustainable and reliable energy by accurately locating faults and managing power outage incidents faster than ever in its electric distribution network. [ + ]
Melbourne data centre installs 51 kW solar system
Telecoms provider OMNIconnect has installed the Enphase Microinverter system at its data centre building in Melbourne, through installation company MORE Solar Energy. [ + ]
LED redesign gives logistics warehouse big energy savings
A Sydney warehouse has experienced a reduction in energy by more than 74% since commencing an overhaul of its lighting needs. [ + ]
Vocus deploys 1728-count fibre cable in Sydney
When Vocus needed the largest fibre count cable possible for a data centre installation, the company called on its cable supplier, Prysmian, to explore potential options. [ + ]
Six stars for sustainable UTS building
The University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) has been awarded the 6 Star Green Star Design for sustainability by the Green Building Council of Australia, the second university building in NSW to achieve the rating. [ + ]
