CSIRO helps smelters cut energy consumption
09 April, 2013Large smelters in electricity-intensive, metal-winning industries can use as much power as a medium-sized city, so finding ways to reduce their energy requirement is a high priority. In a bid to help smelters cut their consumption and associated emissions, the Australian research agency CSIRO, in partnership with industry players, is assessing and testing new electrical connection systems.
Stanford Start.Home to transform green home construction
05 April, 2013Stanford University students are building the Start.Home, a solar-powered, net-zero emissions house that they say could transform green home construction.
Sunflower makes Bluesfest a greenfest
04 April, 2013Performances in Byron Bay Bluesfest’s exclusive VIP area, the Lotus Palace, were powered solely by the sun, thanks to SCU’s new green initiative, a solar-powered sound system.
Australian-produced, grid-friendly EV charger ready to take the next step
28 March, 2013An Australian company providing grid-friendly residential electric vehicle charging plans to take its revolutionary technology to the next level via investment partners such as those from the energy and electric vehicle industries.
Aeration for a cleaner, greener MCG
21 March, 2013As part of a multimillion-dollar project to build Victoria’s largest underground recycled water treatment plant at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Compressed Air and Power Solutions (CAPS) Australia was selected to supply aeration blowers for the facility.
Kraus & Naimer PV array DC isolators
09 March, 2013The original enclosed Kraus & Naimer DC isolator has been improved. The 1500 VDC switch disconnector is now available in a larger IP67 enclosure to increase space for wiring.
CBS issues public warning about Unleash Solar
04 March, 2013The South Australian Consumer and Business Services (CBS) has issued a public warning about the company following complaints of faulty equipment and warranty work not being completed.
World’s first nationwide electric vehicle charging network
01 March, 2013Estonia has become the world’s first country to launch a nationwide fast-charging network for electric vehicles, using technology provided by power and automation technology group ABB.
Australia’s largest desal plant online
25 February, 2013GE’s Power Conversion business was instrumental in bringing Australia’s largest seawater desalination plant into operation by providing technology that delivers a rainfall independent water supply to complement catchments and storages in the area around Melbourne.
ChargeIQ electric vehicle charger gets green light
20 February, 2013Australian-produced ChargeIQ electric vehicle charger has been given the ‘green light’ by a Victorian Electric Vehicle Trial participant, with the innovation receiving high points for user friendliness, flexibility, cost savings and sustainability.
DiUS Computing ChargeIQ integrated EV charging system
15 February, 2013ChargeIQ is an integrated software and hardware solution that solves the emerging challenges for the electric vehicle (EV) and electricity industry.
SMA Australia Sunny Design PV plant design
26 November, 2012SMA Solar Technology now offers easy and uncomplicated PV plant configuration via the internet. Plant planners and installers can now take full advantage of the improved functions of SMA’s Sunny Design software, worldwide and on the go, in any current browser without the need to download or install software.
Australia reaches 2 GW solar milestone
16 November, 2012November 2012 marks a photovoltaic (PV) milestone for Australia. This month, cumulative Australian PV installations reached 2 GW - equivalent to 2,000,000 kW.
SMA Sunny Tripower 15000TL/20000TL PV inverter
25 October, 2012The Sunny Tripower 15000TL/20000TL PV inverter from SMA offers a maximum efficiency of 98.5%.
Clipsal solar products
09 October, 2012Clipsal by Schneider Electric has developed a range of solar products designed for residential and light commercial markets, including single- and three-phase grid-tie inverters, off-grid inveters/chargers for remote applications and solar charge controllers.
