Champion Compressors EcoPak compressors
16 April, 2010 | Supplied by: Hitachi Global Air Power
The EcoPak compressor range combines variable speed drive and variable output control technologies to deliver energy-efficient compressed air for applications where there are widely varying compressed air demands.
HPM Legrand Excel Evo skirting light
16 April, 2010 | Supplied by: Legrand Australia P/L
The Excel Evo skirting light is a permanent light fitting that fits into the standard Excel wall plate for mounting along corridors and staircases to provide guidance in commercial applications such as in hospitals, hospitality and retail.
Micrel MIC3223 LED driver
16 April, 2010 | Supplied by: Soanar Limited
The Micrel MIC3223 constant current boost LED driver is capable of driving a series string of high-power LEDs and can be used in general architectural, industrial and ambient lighting, indicators, emergency lighting, signage lighting, bulb replacement, garden pathway lighting and other solid-state illumination applications.
Dominant NMRTB-USD RGB SPNovaLED
16 April, 2010 | Supplied by: Tenrod Australia Pty Ltd
The Dominant NMRTB-USD high-intensity RGB SPNovaLED replaces the existing NMRTB-USS LED light source device. It is designed for use in a variety of applications such as full-colour display boards, signage, channel lights and architecture and decorative lighting.
mySmart EBMPIR 360° presence detector
16 April, 2010 | Supplied by: mySmart Pty Ltd
The EBMPIR 360° presence detector measures just 28 mm across (ceiling-mounted model is 38 mm).
Telectran International Aqualux Hydra-S1 downlight
16 April, 2010 | Supplied by: Telectran International Pty Ltd
The Aqualux Hydra-S1 downlight module is a high-power LED lamp suitable for a wide variety of commercial, architectural and residential lighting projects.
Marexim Xe Hybrid Convertible light bulbs
16 April, 2010 | Supplied by: Marexim Lighting & Electrical Technologies Ltd
The Xe Hybrid Convertible range of bulbs combines the efficiency and long-life aspects of modern CFL and LED lights with the instant full brightness, colour quality and dimmability of incandescent lights.
Dialight HB series LED high bay luminaires
16 April, 2010 | Supplied by: Maser Technology Group
The Dialight HB series LED high bay luminaires are intended for use as a replacement for conventional high bay lighting fixtures in industrial and commercial applications such as warehousing, manufacturing plants, cold storage areas, canopies, gymnasiums and tunnels.
Sylvania Lighting Mini Lynx Twister T2 compact fluorescent lamps
15 April, 2010 | Supplied by: Sylvania Lighting Australasia
The range of Mini Lynx Twister T2 Compact Fluorescent lamps that are compliant with AS/NZS 4847.2:2009 (MEPS) has been released.
Intelligent motor control to maximise HVAC efficiency
08 April, 2010 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
Because HVAC systems comprise a large amount of a building’s operating costs, it makes sense to ensure these systems are running as efficiently as possible. The key to identifying the energy-savings opportunities in HVAC systems is understanding the operating electrical profile of the system as it pertains to heating and cooling.
Revised feed-in tariff scheme details announced in ACT
06 April, 2010
The ACT’s nation-leading feed-in tariff will pay solar generators a premium rate of 45.7c/kWh from 1 July, following detailed advice from the ACT Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission.
Meeting the challenge of energy efficiency
01 April, 2010
Industry is undoubtedly a major contributor to climate change. But while technology has contributed to accelerating carbon emissions, it also presents solutions to reduce it. Some analysts suggest that global energy consumption will double in the next 30-40 years - India and China’s rapid development is resulting in huge demand for electricity, while the surge of data centres in developed countries is the leading growth area in electricity consumption. So how can we curb energy consumption without impeding development?
Solar energy is coming, ready or not
01 April, 2010
Solar energy has the potential to become the leading source of ‘green’ energy in Australia, however, with so many means of delivering it and the various complexities associated with them, there is a danger that we may choose the wrong path and impede the effectiveness of solar energy in curbing greenhouse gas emissions. These choices not only need to be made by governments, but also private enterprises, the community and the electrical industry.
Debate over effectiveness of heat pumps
30 March, 2010
A water-heating company claims that the Gas Alliance is misleading homeowners about the effectiveness of heat pumps as an energy-efficient means to heat domestic water.
Project: Environmentally sustainable lighting in office complex
26 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Philips Dynalite
One Shelley Street, the new Sydney premise of the Macquarie Group, was developed by Brookfield Multiplex to set new standards in sustainable office design. The building boasts many environmental initiatives that saw it awarded the Green Building Council of Australia’s 6-Star Green Star - Office Design v2 Certified Rating, representative of ‘world leadership’ in environmentally sustainable design and/or construction.