How the Internet of Things is powering the renewable energy industry
30 May, 2017 by Luke Abercrombie* | Supplied by: Redback Technologies AustraliaRecent electricity outages in South Australia, combined with a renewed focus on environmental damage caused by fossil fuels, has meant the country's energy reliability and generation sources are high on the news agenda.
Dutch dairy farm deploys Redflow batteries
25 May, 2017A Dutch dairy farm has deployed six Redflow ZBM2 zinc-bromine flow batteries to store self-produced solar energy that can support its milk production with sun-harvested energy.
Market reform key to turbocharge energy storage
23 May, 2017Targeted electricity market reform, rather than long-term public funding, is the key to unlocking the full benefits from energy storage technology as Australia shifts to renewable energy, according Clean Energy Council's latest policy paper.
Semitransparent solar cells for solar windows
23 May, 2017Korean scientists have developed a semitransparent solar cell that is said to be highly efficient and functions effectively as a thermal mirror.
Correcting colour shift
22 May, 2017 | Supplied by: ElectrolubeWhen 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.
All 12 large-scale solar projects reach financial close
17 May, 2017Twelve large-scale solar projects are on track to become a reality, as the twelfth and final project reaches financial close.
Philips Master LED ExpertColor GU10 and MR16 range of LED spot lamps
17 May, 2017 | Supplied by: SignifyThe Philips Master LED ExpertColor GU10 and MR16 range of LED spot lamps are aimed at premium hospitality and residential spaces where ambience matters.
Lighting controls forum in Sydney this week
16 May, 2017Lighting Council Australia will be holding a lighting controls forum for electrical contractors, lighting systems designers and lighting industry opinion leaders.
15 MW Sunshine Coast solar farm to be fully operational soon
16 May, 2017The 15 MW Sunshine Coast Solar Farm in Valdora is on track to be fully operational soon.
Relighting of the German Museum of Technology, Berlin
16 May, 2017 | Supplied by: ERCO Lighting Pte LtdThe 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.
New alliance to get light fixtures IoT-ready
12 May, 2017Global lighting and LED driver manufacturers, IoT technology companies and industry groups have joined forces to form the IoT-Ready Alliance.
Redflow scores major telco sale
09 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Redflow LimitedEnergy storage company Redflow has scored its largest single sale of ZBM2 zinc-bromine flow batteries, worth about US$600,000 (AU$800,000), for multiple sites in the Pacific Islands.
Philips TrueForce LED lamps for urban and high-bay environments
09 May, 2017 | Supplied by: SignifyPhilips has introduced the TrueForce LED Urban and TrueForce LED Industrial and Retail range of lamps for urban and high-bay environments, respectively.
Australian-developed, energy-saving, colour-changing 'smart' windows
08 May, 2017Australian researchers are developing a window that contains a glass that is able to change its colour and the amount of heat or light it transmits.
Thorn FlexPak LED high-bay luminaire
08 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Thorn Lighting Pty LimitedThe FlexPak LED high-bay luminaire comes with wireless control. It is quick and easy to install and commission.
