Industry support for PM Task Group report on energy efficiency
25 October, 2010
Industry giant Siemens has publicly stated its support for the Prime Minister’s Task Group on Energy Efficiency report.
Photovoltaics integrated into buildings
20 September, 2010
A recent report on photovoltaic technologies points to a new opportunity to accelerate the deployment of solar panels.
Can the world be powered mainly by solar and wind energy?
06 September, 2010
A Nobel Prize winner has proposed that the world is potentially on the brink of a new era in human history where most energy will be sourced from solar and wind electricity generation.
Vibe halogen GLS lamps
01 September, 2010 | Supplied by: ANL Lighting
The Vibe halogen GLS lamps are designed to be replacements for incandescent lamps, claimed to be 30% more efficient than incandescents.
Improving energy efficiency in Crowne Plaza hotel
01 September, 2010 | Supplied by: mySmart Pty Ltd
The Crowne Plaza hotel in Melbourne’s central business district has recently implemented the latest part of its wider sustainability strategy through the installation of a number of mySmart enGauge screens. These screens provide employees and customers alike with visibility into real-time and historical energy usage data from across the hotel. enGauge, a ‘sustainability indicator’ which allows the hotel to visually share its sustainability strategy, is provided by mySmart, a supplier of energy- and resource-efficient solutions for building environments.
Legrand LED emergency lighting satellite series
31 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Legrand Australia P/L
The Legrand LED satellite commercial emergency lighting series of energy-efficient light fittings is designed for installation in offices, hospitals, shopping centres and factories.
Tenrod LED curtain LED video system
31 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Tenrod Australia Pty Ltd
Tenrod’s LED curtain is an LED video system which can be installed for several types of applications. It is made up of interlocking cartridges stacked vertically and horizontally to suit any configuration.
High-efficiency LED developments
31 August, 2010
Osram has developed a new high-efficiency red LED that will find its way into residential and commercial lighting applications.
ACT feed-in tariff sparks up clean economy
23 August, 2010
The ACT Government’s feed-in tariff scheme is claimed to have boosted the local economy through the global financial crisis, while decreasing the Territory’s reliance on coal-fired electricity.
Report projects US$6 billion OLED lighting market by 2015
11 August, 2010
NanoMarkets has just published its latest forecast of worldwide OLED lighting markets, projecting a US$6 billion OLED lighting market by 2015.
Basic building and business initiatives that can cut emissions
05 August, 2010 by Paul Stathis
Numerous reports from around the world indicate that around 40% of the world’s energy is used in buildings, so taking the lead in energy efficiency in buildings is a key area to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This therefore, represents tremendous opportunities for the electrical industry to assist in reducing emissions, as well as operating costs, for their clients.
Integrated building photovoltaics market to reach US$8.2 billion by 2015, says report
23 July, 2010
A recent report on the uptake and potential of photovoltaics that can be integrated into a building’s fabric predicts US$8.2 billion in revenues by 2015.
ACT Government considers expansion of solar feed-in tariff scheme
22 July, 2010
The ACT Government is currently considering options to extend the solar energy feed-in tariff scheme to include medium- and large-scale renewable generation capacity.
Electric utilities must embrace clean energy and energy efficiency to compete, says report
20 July, 2010
A recent US report states that important factors such as climate change, emerging renewable technologies, carbon costs and volatile fossil-fuel prices are the driving forces behind new business models in the electrical industry in the 21st century.
Australia’s first ‘smart home’ family
15 July, 2010
Australia’s first smart home family recently moved into EnergyAustralia’s Smart Home in Sydney to live rent-free for 12 months while they test new technologies in the house.
