Weidmüller ups its stake in renewables
11 November, 2016 | Supplied by: Weidmuller Pty LtdThe Weidmüller Group has acquired Bosch Rexroth Monitoring Systems, strengthening its presence in renewable energy and expanding its portfolio of condition-monitoring technologies.
Vector Energy gets behind Tesla Powerpack
10 November, 2016 | Supplied by: Vector EnergyRenewable energy solution provider Vector Energy has signalled commitment to the Tesla Powerpack via a series of roadshows throughout Australia, running till early December.
Smart lamps may use more energy
08 November, 2016A new post on the Energy Rating website suggests efficiency gains from a switch to smart lamps may be compromised by the standby power they consume. The article is based on initial findings from a study conducted by the International Energy Agency's 4E SSL Annex on lamps used in residential environments.
Trigen for Sydney Town Hall
03 November, 2016A low-carbon trigeneration plant is now providing power, heating and cooling for Sydney Town Hall and the neighbouring Town Hall House, home to 1,500 City of Sydney employees.
New look for Aglo Systems
02 November, 2016 | Supplied by: Aglo SystemsLighting solutions provider Aglo Systems has launched a new website and corporate identity. The company says the changes reflect the brand's commitment to providing customers with a tailored, seamless experience: from concept and design to manufacture, supply and installation.
GE Mentor Visual iQ Inspect videoscope
01 November, 2016 | Supplied by: TechRentalsThe GE Mentor Visual iQ Inspect videoscope allows the user to make informed decisions about critical assets and improve overall inspection productivity.
Sunshine State commits to solar
01 November, 2016Queensland's Department of Energy and Water Supply (DEWS) has signalled a solid commitment to renewable energy supply, with a target of one million rooftops (3000 MW) of solar photovoltaics (PV) to be deployed in the state by 2020.
Muller slimline SC08.13 Astro Digital and VS10.18 time switches
01 November, 2016 | Supplied by: Ampere Australasia Pty LtdThe Muller slimline SC08.13 Astro Digital and VS10.18 time switches are designed to be solid and accurate.
Clevertronics temporary emergency lighting
31 October, 2016 | Supplied by: Clevertronics Pty LtdThe Clevertronics temporary emergency lighting range has been designed to meet compliance with AS NZSW 3012 - Electrical installations on construction sites and demonstration sites.
ABB plug-and-play microgrid solution
19 October, 2016 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB has released a modular and scalable plug-and-play microgrid solution to address the globally growing demand for flexible technology in distributed power generation. The containerised solution is intended to maximise the use of renewable energy sources while reducing dependence on fossil fuels used by generator sets.
$100m in asset finance made available to businesses
14 October, 2016The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) and Commonwealth Bank have launched a $100 million Energy Efficient Equipment Finance program to provide Australian businesses with lower cost finance for a wide range of assets that meet certain energy efficiency standards.
Lots to be learned from catastrophic energy failure
12 October, 2016A preliminary report by the operator of the power network makes it clear that the huge electricity pylons which were taken out by the storm triggered a sequence of extraordinary events that led to the state-wide blackout in South Australia, the Clean Energy Council has said.
Natural solution for rechargeable battery recycling
07 October, 2016We may be a step closer to an environmentally friendly solution for recycling rechargeable batteries.
Self-charging fabric developed
03 October, 2016Scientists have developed a new super-thin fabric that generates electricity from sunlight and movement, according to science journal Nature Energy.
Significant step forward for large-solar sector
30 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Clean Energy Finance CorporationThe Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has congratulated the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) on the conclusion of its large-scale solar funding round, which will support the development of an additional 480 MW of large-scale solar in Australia.
