Due to a requirement for precise temperature control across a range of cool rooms, energy is one of the major overheads at the Aker Flowerbulbs farm located in the rich volcanic soil of Silvan in Victoria's Dandenong Ranges. [ + ]

The new 60,000-seat Perth Stadium, set to open in early 2018, will feature more than 15,000 controllable LED light fittings. [ + ]

Chatswood Private Hospital (CPH), part of Presmed Australia and the largest eye, ear, nose, throat and face specialist day surgery in Australia, has partnered with Wavelink for better communication and an improved patient experience in its new facility. [ + ]

When a shopping centre in Bangalore, India specified that LED lighting should be neutral white (4000K) and that LEDs should be potted to protect them from adverse environmental conditions, LED lighting specialist Rockforest Technologies utilised Electrolube's UR5634 — a semirigid, optically clear polyurethane resin which is commonly used to encapsulate LEDs. [ + ]

The German Museum of Technology (Deutsches Technikmuseum) is one of the largest museums of its type in Germany. ERCO recently upgraded the lighting to LED technology and the project demonstrates how improvements in efficiency and the optimisation of light go hand in hand. [ + ]

ARA Group, an Australian-owned company providing industrial, commercial and infrastructure services, has completed a major 'turnkey retrofit' project for a medical centre in Mt Druitt, NSW. [ + ]

ABB has installed its innovative intercom technology at the Rivage Royale, one of the most recognisable residential buildings in Surfers Paradise. Boasting 176 luxury riverside apartments across 30 floors, the building offers breathtaking views out to the Pacific Ocean. [ + ]

How can light be used effectively to accentuate the quality of fine food? Optimal colour rendering is a must — more so when light is used to maximise the appeal of meat products. With this in mind, delicatessen chain Casa Tió in Barcelona chose ERCO LED lighting tools to present its array of regional specialities in a fresh and appetising light. [ + ]

A residential energy system at an off-grid property in South Australia is the first completed customer deployment of Australian battery company Redflow Limited's ZCell batteries. [ + ]

The Kingdom of Swaziland has a new smart street lighting solution and sensor network, courtesy of a partnership between gridComm and investment firm Somerset Group. [ + ]

Fire & Rescue NSW (F&RNSW) is the seventh largest urban fire service in the world, with over 6800 firefighters serving at 339 fire stations across the state. When dealing with life or death emergencies spanning over 800,000 square kilometres, efficient operation is essential, ensuring that emergency services reach callouts quickly and arrive with the necessary equipment. [ + ]

Mildura Airport is one of Australia's busiest regional airports and is growing every day. In the face of rapid expansion, the facility was facing an energy problem that could limit potential development. [ + ]

Walkabout Creek Hotel, made famous in the 1986 movie Crocodile Dundee, has gone solar with 24 solar panels on its beer garden roof producing enough energy for its needs and some for the grid. [ + ]

Tofts Sand, a Queensland farm in the Childers area, grows a number of different crops including sugarcane and peanuts and utilises a mains-powered pump to irrigate them. With increasing operating costs and competition, it sought help to see what options were available. [ + ]

Brunswick Town Hall is an iconic Melbourne landmark, built in 1876, which survived the wrecker's ball in 1974 after a local protest campaign. Although it earns its keep today as a popular social venue, it was one the top 10 energy users in the municipality. [ + ]