Case Studies
Five-star hotel cuts energy usage with ABB technology
The InterContinental Madrid has reduced its energy consumption by 40% after equipping its HVAC systems with ABB drives and high-efficiency motors. [ + ]
Delivering energy-efficient, code-compliant lighting
Retailite, part of Gerard Lighting Group, was recently engaged to deliver a lighting design plan for fashion designer Carla Zampatti's new signature store. [ + ]
Heritage building beats energy shortfall with batteries
After Williams Burton Leopardi bought the dilapidated Darling Building in Adelaide, the firm learned that the peak energy demand for the renovated building would be more than what the local power grid could supply. [ + ]
Lighting management system to make hotels smarter
Signify's IoT system, Interact Hospitality, has debuted at AccorHotel's Swissôtel The Stamford in Singapore. [ + ]
Compact IT gives remote communities round-the-clock confidence
A leading not-for-profit organisation in New Zealand provides emergency relief and support to the Pacific Islands through first aid, communication and disaster preparedness training. [ + ]
Lighting upgrade for WA netball courts
Kingsway Sporting Complex in Madeley, Western Australia, has upgraded lighting at its 30 netball courts. [ + ]
Riverland farmers diversify with solar
Rural Australia has been hit by successive droughts and poor crop prices, with many struggling to earn a living. [ + ]
Improving uptime, operational performance with IIoT
Polymer company Covestro has selected Emerson to provide Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies to improve operational performance. [ + ]
Auckland Harbour Bridge lights up with solar
Auckland's 58-year-old iconic Harbour Bridge is set to be become an attraction for local residents and visitors. [ + ]
Power plant cuts simulated start-up and shutdown time by 44%
Platte River Power Authority, a not-for-profit utility in North Colorado, has enhanced operator proficiency and boosted plant performance with the help of global technology and engineering company Emerson. [ + ]
Outdoor goods retailer gets lighting upgrade
When retail lighting specialist Retailite was designing a lighting solution for outdoor and camping retailer Kathmandu, the key challenge was to bring the outdoor look inside. [ + ]
ABB's microgrid technology powers Robben Island
ABB microgrid and wireless technology has enabled a South African World Heritage Site to run on sustainable, stable solar power. [ + ]
Lighting upgrade for Vic cancer centre
The Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC) has upgraded the lighting at its multidisciplinary cancer hospital and research facility with the installation of 38,000 luminaires from Gerard. [ + ]
Brand communication with light
Creating and maintaining value is the philosophy of Otto Wulff, a construction company with a history starting in 1932 in Hamburg. The company employs around 300 people and conducts business in the sectors of structural engineering, industrial and reinforced concrete construction and the restoration of old buildings. [ + ]
Australian circuit breakers to protect UK distribution grid
British utility UK Power Networks is using Australian circuit breakers to help eliminate electricity outages. [ + ]
