Australia’s largest concentrated photovoltaic solar plant opens
17 July, 2013Solar Systems officially opened its 1.5 MW Mildura Solar Demonstration Facility today. The plant provides enough electricity to power up to 500 homes while removing 4200 tonnes of carbon emissions per year.
China and Japan drive global PV demand in 2013
16 July, 2013Aggressive PD deployment in China and Japan will largely drive global solar PV demand, which is forecast to each 20 GW in the second half of 2013, NPD Solarbuzz has predicted.
Lighting companies endorse new wireless lighting standard
16 July, 2013The Connected Lighting Alliance has announced its endorsement of ZigBee Light Link as the preferred common open standard for residential connected lighting applications, simplifying choices for both lighting companies and consumers.
ABB to build EV fast-charging stations in the Netherlands
09 July, 2013Power and automation technology group ABB has been selected by Fastned to supply chargers to more than 200 electric vehicle fast-charging stations in the Netherlands, bringing an EV fast charger within 50 kms of all of the country’s 16.7 million inhabitants.
Graphene keeps LEDs cool
09 July, 2013Efficient cooling is a major challenge in many different applications, such as LED lights, automotive electronics, power electronics, computers and radio base stations. An international group of researchers has shown that graphene has a heat-dissipating effect on silicon-based electronics.
Cooking up solar cells in a microwave oven
08 July, 2013Engineers at Oregon State University have determined that ethylene glycol, commonly used in antifreeze products, can be a low-cost solvent that functions well in a ‘continuous flow’ reactor - an approach to making thin-film solar cells that is easily scaled up for mass production at industrial levels.
Soanar Ecolume dimmable downlights
03 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Soanar LimitedSoanar’s Ecolume dimmable downlights are an energy efficient alternative to halogen and CFL downlights. The DL 90 G is a 15 W gimballed 90 mm LED downlight powered by Osram Oslon LED technology.
GE and Downer partner to deliver $350m Boco Rock Wind Farm
28 June, 2013Consortium partners GE Australia and New Zealand and Downer EDI have been awarded contracts to work on stage one of the Boco Rock Wind Farm, providing engineering, procurement and construction services for the $350 million project.
Clevertronics ELIFE economy lifelight
26 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Clevertronics Pty LtdThe Clevertronics ELIFE economy lifelight is a purpose-built LED emergency light that uses only 2.2 W. The units are specially designed using the latest in LED technology and are claimed therefore to deliver superior light output compared to conventional quartz-halogen fittings.
Wind farm myth busted
26 June, 2013The myth that renewable energy is pushing up Victorian power prices has been busted after modelling showed that renewable generation actually puts downward pressure on power prices.
TasWind feasibility study to go ahead
25 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Clean Energy CouncilHydro Tasmania has decided to proceed with a feasibility study for its proposed TasWind project on King Island after almost 59% of King Island residents voted in favour of the feasibility study proceeding.
Wave power project to conduct seabed survey
25 June, 2013Professional Diving Services has been engaged to conduct a detailed seabed survey for the proposed 62.5 MW wave power station off the Victorian coast, which will be the largest of its kind in the world.
Technology key to a smarter, cleaner energy future
20 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Clean Energy CouncilThe future Australian energy system will be smarter and cleaner, and will be affordable for consumers and environmentally responsible, CEC Chief Executive David Green told attendees at the Australian Energy and Utilities Summit.
Renewable Energy Master Plan receives industry support
13 June, 2013The City of Sydney’s new Renewable Energy Master Plan has been welcomed by both the Green Building Council of Australia and the Clean Energy Council.
Motoko Ishii lights up SPARC 2013
11 June, 2013 by Alice RichardCan lighting design have a social, environmental and cultural impact? Motoko Ishii believes it can.
