Exsto Cube mining site light
20 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Exsto GroupExsto Group has launched a light, with a minimum 40,000 lumens output, designed to provide permanent light for night work, area illumination or remote site exploration. The Exsto Cube combines a 24 V electrical system and high output LED lights with an automatic stop/start system and industrial-grade light sensor.
Verbatim Vivid Vision MR16 VxRGB directional LED lamp
20 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Verbatim Australia Pty LtdVerbatim has released Vivid Vision, a directional LED lamp using VxRGB technology. The MR16 VxRGB LED lamp is designed to meet specific requirements in applications such as hospitality venues, retail outlets and museums where high-contrast lighting enhances the unique features of artworks.
ACT Solar Auction nets two big solar projects
20 August, 2013Two new large-scale solar farms will be built in the ACT after Zhenfa Solar and Elementus Energy were announced as the winning bidders of the ACT’s Solar Auction.
IKEA purchases 7.65 MW wind farm
13 August, 2013IKEA has announced plans to purchase a 7.65 MW wind farm in north-west Ireland as part of its plan to generate as much renewable energy as it consumes by 2020.
Govt support means bright future for clean energy
12 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Clean Energy CouncilThe future is bright for new clean energy technologies such as large-scale solar, marine energy, geothermal and storage due to state and federal government support, Clean Energy Council CEO David Green has said.
Australia’s first grid-wide rollout of LED streetlights set to begin
09 August, 2013Australia’s first grid-wide rollout of LED streetlights is expected to begin this month, under plans being put to more than 40 local councils throughout Sydney, the Central Coast and the Hunter.
Philips Master LED Lamps LV dimmable lamps
09 August, 2013 | Supplied by: SignifyMaster LED Lamps LV deliver a warm, halogen/incandescent-like accent beam and are a suitable retrofit solution for spot and general lighting applications in the hospitality industry.
Philips phases out incandescent bulbs in New Zealand
09 August, 2013Royal Philips will be phasing out its trade range of incandescent bulbs in New Zealand. The company’s supply of Softone bulbs to electrical wholesalers will be phased out from 1 October.
Clevertronics LED Circlite
31 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Clevertronics Pty LtdThe LED Circlite from Clevertronics is a circular emergency luminaire that offers a lifetime of 30,000 hours.
Australia’s largest solar PV projects to go ahead
31 July, 2013Two large-scale solar PV projects have been given the go-ahead after financial close was achieved on funding agreements with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency and the NSW Government.
Hungary’s Esterháza palace installs energy-saving LED lights
25 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Verbatim Australia Pty LtdWith an average 80,000 visitors a year, Esterháza palace is one of the most beautiful baroque buildings in Europe. Following a major restoration project, the iconic property, commissioned by Prince Nikolaus Esterházy in the 18th century, has recently recaptured much of its original grandeur.
Reveal the potential of your power network
22 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricAlthough power is a critical element for any business, no matter what industry, it needs to be reliable and economically sustainable. With organisations increasingly using more power, managing it efficiently can be a challenging task.
LED lighting: opportunities and challenges
22 July, 2013 by Mansi GandhiLEDs, or light emitting diodes, have been around for decades but factors such as reduced costs, improved luminous efficacy and faster switching are leading to widespread use of this technology in the commercial, residential and industrial lighting market.
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.
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.