Case Studies
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
LA to control street lights through mobile and cloud-based technologies
The City of Los Angeles (LA) will become the first city in the world to control its street lighting through an advanced Philips management system that uses mobile and cloud-based technologies. [ + ]
ABB wins $155 million HVDC order to power North Sea oil field
ABB has won an order worth $155 million from Norway's Statoil to supply systems and equipment to two HVDC converter stations linking the recently discovered Johan Sverdrup offshore field with the onshore grid. [ + ]
Adelaide Entertainment Centre goes solar
Enphase Energy has completed a microinverter installation at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre, through its installation partner, Absolute Solar & Electrical. [ + ]
ABB to provide substation upgrade solution for WA power station
ABB has received a contract to provide a substation upgrade solution for connecting the transmission grid to the new 150 MW combined cycle gas power station currently under construction in South Hedland, Western Australia. [ + ]
Electrical contractor achieves efficiency gains with enterprise software
For Queensland electricians Prue and Andrew Aranovitch, the dream of business ownership was turning into a nightmare until they found simPRO Enterprise software. [ + ]
Benefits of industrial wireless in IP surveillance networks
The benefits of industrial wireless networks in IP surveillance are growing significantly. Wireless technologies allow easy transmission of digital surveillance videos in outdoor and remote areas.
[ + ]Timber pallet maker installs 100 kW solar system
Yingli Green Energy Australia has installed a 100 kWp solar PV system at Fisher's Group through its installation partner Gippsland Solar. [ + ]
Lighting solution for executive club lounge
When Haworth, a designer and manufacturer of adaptable workspaces, was looking for a sophisticated modern lighting control solution for The Porter, Sydney's premier business executive lounge, it approached Philips. [ + ]
Infrastructure provider achieves 54% energy savings
Jamshedpur Utilities and Services Company (JUSCO) has launched a 'Green City' initiative for Jamshedpur, the largest city in Jharkhand and a major industrial zone in eastern India. [ + ]
Polyglot turns to solar power
With six offices in Australia, three in Europe, plus a network of international partners, the Polyglot Group, like any other global business, leaves a trail of carbon footprints all across the globe. The best way to combat its large energy consumption during working hours was to turn to solar. [ + ]
