Top tips for solar PV installations
22 November, 2013 by Gavin Merchant, Key Account Manager, SolarMax | Supplied by: Sputnik Engineering Australia & NZ Pty LtdWhen it comes to a photovoltaic (PV) system, thoughtful planning is the foundation of a successful project. Experience has shown that 80% of successful solar systems depend on the decisions that are made in the first 20% of the project planning phase. This article provides detailed insights on critical factors for creating an efficient and long-life PV system.
Solar power system meets 50% of facility's electricity requirements
21 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Yingli Green Energy Australia Pty LtdAustralia's largest grid-connected solar power system with Enphase microinverters has been installed at the Glenlyn Aged Care Facility in Glenroy, Victoria. The project was carried out by EnviroGroup in conjunction with Yingli Solar.
Brightgreen BR80, BR180 and BR200 LED bulbs
20 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Brightgreen Pty LtdBrightgreen has introduced three LED bulbs - the BR80, BR180 and BR200 - to the Retrofit range, with an aim to provide efficient alternatives to the small halogen and incandescent bulbs available.
Hager Soft Start LED dimmer
20 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Hager Electro Pty LtdThe LED dimmer from Hager is designed specifically to work with LED lights and therefore is compatible with more LED’s than a standard trailing or leading-edge dimmer.
Vibe LED PLC lamps
20 November, 2013 | Supplied by: ANL LightingThe Vibe LED PLC lamps come in two wattage variations: an 8 W LED which replaces an 18 W PLC and a 12 W LED that replaces a 26 W PLC. These lamps are both available in either 3000 K (warm white) or 5000 K (natural white).
Verbatim PAR16 GU10s and MR16 GU5.3s LED spotlights
20 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Verbatim Australia Pty LtdVerbatim's LED spotlights - PAR16 GU10s and MR16 GU5.3s - employ single-focus diamond-cut lenses to mimic the warmth and dimming characteristics of halogen lamps. The spotlights provide good beam management and high brightness.
Vibe Lighting LED floodlight range
11 November, 2013 | Supplied by: ANL LightingThe floodlights are solid machined aluminium units with black gloss powdercoating and a polycarbonate face which protects the CREE LED chip inside. The fitting is IP65 rated, making the floodlight resistant to dust and water.
New technique produces high-efficiency, thin-film solar cells
06 November, 2013Building a low-cost solar cell that is both highly efficient and simple to construct has thus far proved elusive. However, a research team from Empa, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, has made a major leap forward.
ET Solar AC modules
31 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Australian Micro Inverters Pty LtdET Solar Group's ET AC modules, powered by SolarBridge microinverters in Australia, are available through Australian Micro Inverters.
Bosch Power Tec BPT-S 5 Hybrid intelligent energy storage solution
29 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Robert Bosch (Australia) Pty LtdBosch Power Tec’s BPT-S 5 Hybrid intelligent energy storage solution is suitable for domestic photovoltaic systems. The product stores the electricity produced during the day so that a family can draw on it when the sun goes down.
First Solar to build Qld's biggest solar power installation
24 October, 2013First Solar has been contracted to construct what will be Queensland's largest solar power installation. The company has signed a contract with the University of Queensland to build a solar photovoltaic research facility at UQ's Gatton campus.
Magellan Power DC Solar Storage system
23 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Magellan PowerDC Solar Storage (DSS) from Magellan Power is available in 3 kW/2.4 kWh or 5 kWh. It is installed on the output of the solar panels and therefore does not interfere with the installed inverter.
Perovskite cells hit 15% efficiency
22 October, 2013NTU scientists have developed a solar cell made from organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite materials which they say is about five times cheaper than current thin-film solar cells, due to a simpler, solution-based manufacturing process.
Lego brick concept creates efficient solar panels
21 October, 2013Scientists have discovered that covering solar panels with aluminium studs helps to bend and trap light in the absorbing layer, increasing the amount of energy extracted from the captured sunlight.
Solar power monitoring system
21 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Magellan PowerMagellan Power Solar Gate is designed to help those with large solar installations keep the energy they generate, for their own use. The product monitors the power demand of a local load and commands grid inverters to produce power equal to the local demand, in order to avoid injection of solar power into the grid.
