DEHN + SOHNE surge protection for PV systems
16 October, 2013 | Supplied by: DEHN + SOHNE GmbH + Co KGDEHN + SOHNE offers lightning protection components and surge protection devices for photovoltaic systems.
Minimum price for SA solar proposed
03 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Clean Energy CouncilThe Clean Energy Council has welcomed a recommendation to set a minimum price in South Australia for solar energy generated by South Australians.
Beating LED droop
01 October, 2013Scientists have been working frantically to create better LEDs to meet the ever-increasing demand for energy-efficient lighting, but one thing stands in the way: 'droop'.
Falling particle receiver shows promising results
27 September, 2013Engineers at Sandia National Laboratories are using a falling particle receiver to more efficiently convert the sun's energy to electricity in large-scale, concentrating solar power plants.
enLighten attains IP66 rating for Cetus range
27 September, 2013 | Supplied by: enLighten Australia Pty LtdEnlighten has attained IP66 rating for its Cetus LED high- and low-bay light range.
Solar Decathlon winners honoured with UOW reception
25 September, 2013The University of Wollongong held a reception on Tuesday to celebrate Team UOW Australia’s win at the Solar Decathlon - often dubbed the ‘Energy Olympics’ - which was recently held in Datong, China.
Solar guide for business and industry released
23 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Clean Energy CouncilA new guide to help businesses improve their bottom line with solar has been released. The 'Guide to installing solar PV for business and industry' was developed by the VECCI and the Clean Energy Council.
enLighten retrofits NSW Land and Housing property
20 September, 2013 | Supplied by: enLighten Australia Pty LtdenLighten Australia was awarded the tender to retrofit LED lighting in NSW Land and Housing Corporation's property in Eastlakes. NSW Land and Housing Corporation owns and manages the state's portfolio of 144,000 social housing dwellings in NSW.
Swire Cold Storage optimises voltage to improve efficiency
19 September, 2013 | Supplied by: PowerstarSwire Cold Storage’s Western Australian facility handles a variety of frozen foods including vegetables and seafood. It has 15,000 pallet positions, includes blast freezers with up to 144-tonne capacity and has a capacity of 263,346 m3.
Achieving efficiency with lighting controls
19 September, 2013 by Shane McIntosh, CP Electronics Australia | Supplied by: CP Electronics AustraliaThe increasing uptake of LED lighting is also driving the demand for lighting controls. As building owners, operators and facility managers become more aware of the benefits of the lighting control technology, it’s time for contractors to embrace and master the technology to grow their business.
Ecopoint's LED lights installed in Melbourne's newest high-rise
19 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Ecopoint LtdWellington, New Zealand-based Ecopoint's LED lights have been installed in Melbourne's newest high-rise, located at 171 Collins Street in the heart of the CBD.
RSL saves $20K per year with trigen
17 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Simons Green EnergyCastle Hill RSL Club's new trigeneration system will deliver the club $20,000 in savings each year. Installed by Simons Green Energy, the system will produce enough electricity to power the club, plus provide heating and cooling.
App makes life easier for solar installers
12 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Clean Energy CouncilThe Clean Energy Council has released a new iPhone app that it says will help solar installers and businesses keep track of jobs, perform high-quality installation work and cut down on administration.
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).
