Heliatek to create green windows
18 June, 2012Heliatek has announced that its transparent solar films could be applied in between the glass sheets of double-glazed windows, turning windows into solar energy harvesters.
Schneider Electric iEM3000, EM3500 and PM3200 power meters
16 June, 2012The iEM3000, EM3500 and PM3200 series three-phase, DIN rail-mounted energy and power meters from Schneider Electric offer power and energy monitoring for facility managers to better understand the consumption behaviour of their buildings. The meters are suitable for energy reporting, bill validation and cost allocation applications.
Pureheat Odyssey Eco portable electric heater
15 June, 2012Pureheat has expanded on its wall-mounted range of Odyssey Eco electric fan panel heaters with a plug-in, portable model, heating areas of up to 24 m2.
Defence manufacturer makes waves in tidal power project
08 June, 2012Defence industry manufacturer ATSA (Advanced Technology Systems Australia) has made waves in tidal power generation development with its involvement in the SeaUrchin project.
Jinko Solar achieves high-yield performance results
31 May, 2012Solar product manufacturer Jinko Solar has announced that its mono- and multicrystalline solar modules achieved high-yield performance results in Photon Laboratory’s outdoor field tests in January 2012.
Ingenero launches Energy Access solar lease
31 May, 2012Solar leasing company Ingenero has launched its Energy Access solar lease, signing up its first customer in Queensland.
Increasing efficiency of PV systems
30 April, 2012Criticism of photovoltaic (PV) is usually based on the conflict between efficiency and subsidies. When evaluating efficiency, however, all factors have to be accounted for. The ‘true’ costs that Friedman is referring to are even more difficult to quantify in the post-Fukushima era. The costs caused by climate change are also rarely taken into account in efficiency calculations.
“Turbo for solar cells” gives 40% efficiency
26 April, 2012Researchers at the University of Sydney have developed what they call a “turbo for solar cells” that could enable low-cost solar cells to reach 40% efficiency.
Thermofilm Heatstrip Max heater
19 April, 2012The Heatstrip Max heater is suitable for the hospitality industry (beer gardens, smoking areas and alfresco dining areas) and open verandahs and courtyards, including coastal locations and where a more intense heat is required.
Photovoltaics breakthrough to be explained at RMIT lecture
17 April, 2012Recent photovoltaics research has resulted in new technology that could see buildings entirely powered by sunlight. Using the new technology, conventional glass on buildings would be covered with solar cells that would provide the building with all its energy requirements. It is anticipated this technology could be commercially available within five years.
US-EU smart grid collaboration under threat from global recession
17 April, 2012The global recession could threaten the smart grid collaboration between the European Union and the United States, according to a recent study by business intelligence group GBI Research.
Energy storage system could provide 24-hour solar power
10 April, 2012A new energy storage system could enable businesses and consumers to store energy generated through their solar systems. South Australian company ZEN Energy Systems announced its ZEN Freedom Power Bank at the International Cleantech Forum in San Francisco, claiming that it has the potential to change the way electricity is utilised.
Kaneka and imec silver-free heterojunction silicon solar cells
15 March, 2012Silver-free heterojunction silicon solar cells have been created by applying copper electroplating, which was developed by Kaneka, based on imec’s existing copper electroplating technology.
Darling Quarter project: a fusion of technology and sustainability
01 March, 2012Darling Quarter is a redevelopment of the 1.5 ha ex-Sega World site located at the southern end of Sydney’s Darling Harbour, between Harbour Street and the Western Distributor Freeway, overlooking Tumbalong Park. The project incorporates a number of sustainability initiatives, including rainwater harvesting, on-site recycled water treatment, on-site trigeneration system, carbon emission reduction through energy-efficient design, recycled construction waste and a high-performance facade designed to maximise natural light and minimise heat gain.
iAutomation netMeter4000 energy management meters
23 February, 2012The netMeter4000 series smart, web-enabled energy management meters provide a totally integrated automatic monitoring and targeting (aM&T) solution.
