Even under a conservative government, coal-fired electricity has no future
12 September, 2013 by Mark DiesendorfCoal-fired electricity may have little or no economic future in Australia, a new analysis has found. While the new government seems determined to turn its back on renewable energy, our study shows that even without a carbon price, and even with the assumption that carbon capture and storage will eventually become commercially available, coal may not be able to compete with renewable electricity.
Thorn Lighting Clan luminaire
11 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Thorn Lighting Pty LimitedThe Clan luminaire is offered with a wide range of brackets, specially designed to give users more choice in lighting projects. Complete lighting packages are available with 26 aesthetic combinations (brackets/luminaires).
Winners announced for WA Renewable Energy Technology Challenge
05 September, 2013MPower Solar Systems has won the $50,000 first prize for developing a low-cost energy generation management unit which can be fitted to most renewable energy inverters.
Policy Scorecard slams Coalition's sustainable energy policies
05 September, 2013Still not sure which party has the best sustainability policies? Check out the Sustainable Energy Association of Australia's (SEA's) 2013 Policy Scorecard, which evaluates the leading parties' policies on sustainable energy.
UQ launches zero-energy building
04 September, 2013The University of Queensland has officially opened the Global Change Institute, a $32 million building which will operate as a zero-energy and zero-carbon workplace.
OzRoll launches 100 kW commercial solar system
04 September, 2013OzRoll Industries has officially launched its 100 kW commercial solar system and demonstration site, which was developed in partnership with Schneider Electric.
New LED driver delivers high efficiency
03 September, 2013Researchers have developed a new LED driver that powers LED light bulbs with an innovative approach called multilevel PWM (pulse-width modulation).
Cogen system cuts carbon emissions in half
02 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Simons Green EnergyA new state-of-the-art cogeneration system is set to save Wagga Wagga’s Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre approximately $276,000 in energy costs and cut carbon emissions by up to 55% in the first year of operation.
RECOM REDIM series dimmers
30 August, 2013 | Supplied by: RECOM Asia Pte LtdThe RECOM REDIM series dimmers operate from 7 W. The dimmers and the RECOM RACT20 LED driver series are matched and provide a smooth dimming curve and deep dimming down to zero. The dimmers are designed for installation in mounting boxes which meet DIN 49073.
Vibe LED Place Replacement Downlight
29 August, 2013 | Supplied by: ANL LightingThe Vibe LED Place Replacement Downlight is said to be a more efficient LED option that replaces standard 2 x 18 W and 2 x 26 W PLC downlights. The replacement downlight has a clean, flat finish, suitable for quality commercial buildings and premium residential living areas.
Hella HypaLUME LED floodlight
28 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Hella Australia Pty LtdHella’s HypaLUME LED floodlight is suitable for both DC and AC applications and has been designed to withstand demanding outdoor and industrial requirements.
Lumitex LED shopfitter
26 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Lumitex LimitedThe Lumitex LED shopfitter uses Samsung chip technology combined with driver electronics to offer significant reductions in operating temperatures, while also having a long life expectancy.
Solar Hire mobile solar lighting towers
26 August, 2013Solar Hire’s range of mobile solar lighting towers uses SunPower E20 solar panels to draw energy and can be operated manually or set to automatically power up and shut down on a daily basis.
Osram Ostar Stage LEDs
26 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Osram Australia Pty LtdThe Osram Ostar Stage LEDs from Osram Opto Semiconductors offer luminance of 48 million candelas/m2 and tunable colour tones from cold white to warm white.
DALSP-X polycarbonate light fitting
26 August, 2013 | Supplied by: GMP LightingThe DALSP-X is a fully sealed, polycarbonate, non-corrosive, lightweight light fitting. The fitting, available from GMP Lighting, is IP65 rated, surface mounted and energy efficient.
