Melbourne to replace 15,000 street lights
02 February, 2016The City of Melbourne will replace more than 15,000 street lights with energy-efficient LED bulbs as part of an Emissions Reduction Fund project.
Undoped silicon enables cheaper, more efficient solar cells
01 February, 2016Australian scientists have developed a new silicon solar cell that could lead to cheaper manufacturing processes and better power output.
Would you feel safer under white or yellow light at night?
01 February, 2016A recent study suggests your perception of safety when walking down a street at night may be linked to the colour of the light.
End of solar feed-in-tariffs
29 January, 2016 by Global Sustainable Energy Solutions | Supplied by: Global Sustainable Energy Solutions (GSES)This year, three states will end part of their feed-in-tariff programs. What's next?
Loomi Dimmable Strip Light
28 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Brightgreen Pty LtdLoomi has released the continuous Loomi Dimmable Strip Light, a deep-dimming LED strip light that uses Tru-Colour technology which incorporates more colours on the visible spectrum.
Lean and green initiative supporting business
25 January, 2016 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationNECA's Lean and Green initiative is a support program that aims to tackle rising energy costs for small businesses.
Philips installs PoE lighting system at university campus
25 January, 2016 | Supplied by: SignifyPhilips has unveiled a 'first-of-its-kind, large-scale lighting installation' that uses Power over Ethernet (PoE) at a major university campus as part of Clemson University's Watt Family Innovation Center.
Siemens' intelligent infrastructure pays off
22 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdIn just over 120 days, Robina Hospital on the Gold Coast has already seen impressive energy savings up to 65% ahead of targets after installing Siemens technology.
ARENA shortlists 22 solar projects in $100m funding round
15 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)From 77 down to 22, ARENA has announced the solar projects that have been shortlisted to progress to the next stage of its $100 million solar PV funding round.
A comeback for incandescent bulbs?
14 January, 2016Incandescent lightbulbs are being replaced by energy-efficient alternatives, but researchers may have found a way to drastically improve their performance.
NHP MODdrive HVAC ECO variable speed drive
01 January, 2016 | Supplied by: NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty LtdThe NHP MODdrive HVAC ECO is a variable speed drive (VSD) for HVAC applications, suitable for designers looking to optimise the performance of fans and pumps and therefore enable operational efficiency in modern buildings under any condition.
Wave power electricity to soon feed the grid
22 December, 2015 | Supplied by: BioPower SystemsWave power electricity may soon be feeding the grid with the installation of a 250 kW bioWAVE unit off the coast of Victoria.
Energy storage reduces electricity costs for Perth manufacturer
16 December, 2015 | Supplied by: Magellan PowerBy installing PV and battery storage from Magellan Power, a Perth industrial business has cut its electricity bills by as much as 68%.
Tesla Powerwall has landed in Australia
15 December, 2015 | Supplied by: CSR BradfordTesla Powerwall, a much-anticipated energy storage solution for the residential market, is now available in Australia through Origin and CSR Bradford.
Urine-powered wearable energy generator
14 December, 2015Researchers have developed a self-sufficient wireless transmitter powered by a foot-pumped urine operating wearable microbial fuel cell.
