Efficiency and renewables

SATEC eXpertPower Plus software

29 May, 2013 | Supplied by: SATEC (Australia) Pty Ltd

The eXpertPower Plus software from SATEC provides a solution to control and manage energy data.


Solar panels as cheap as paint?

28 May, 2013

Researchers are using organic materials to develop a new generation of photovoltaic cells that produce more power and cost less to manufacture than what’s available today.


ABB adds new inverter production line to Jo’burg facility

27 May, 2013 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

ABB has announced that it will start producing central inverters at its Johannesburg facility in 2014 to support the rapidly growing local photovoltaic (PV) market and local content requirements.


Renewables are the light at the end of the power-price tunnel

22 May, 2013

Investing in clean energy will maximise the economic potential for gas exports and ensure energy affordability for domestic users, CEC Chief Executive David Green has told a power and utilities conference in Sydney.


Clipsal realises savings through lighting upgrade

21 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider Electric

A lighting upgrade at the Clipsal by Schneider Electric manufacturing plant at Gepps Cross is expected to save an estimated $50,000 in energy costs each year.


Yhi Solar sheds light on Arnhemland

21 May, 2013

Sydney-based Yhi Solar has joined forces with the Lirrwi Yolngu Tourism Aboriginal Corporation to solve power problems in north-east Arnhemland in the Northern Territory.


Philips’ Hue upgrade adds location-based features, timers and more

17 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Signify

Philips’ latest Hue upgrade adds geofencing functionality, which means your smart device can detect when you or your family are approaching and trigger bulbs to turn on/off, change colour or change the light setting accordingly.


Australia’s largest flexible, plastic solar cells

16 May, 2013

Scientists have produced the largest flexible, plastic solar cells in Australia - 10 times the size of what they were previously able to - thanks to a new solar cell printer that has been installed at CSIRO.


Fronius String Control 250/30 DCD DF

14 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Fronius Australia Pty Ltd

The Fronius String Control 250/30 DCD DF string monitoring system has been specifically developed to meet the requirements of central inverters. With a current-carrying capacity of 250 A and maximum input voltage of 1000 V, the device is suitable for the monitoring of photovoltaic systems that use Fronius Agilo inverters.


Pioneering building system technology on Australia’s Surf Coast

13 May, 2013 | Supplied by: mySmart Pty Ltd

An iconic destination known by surfers the world over as the home of Bell’s Beach, Torquay is now also setting the standard around the world for green buildings with the Surf Coast Shire Civic Building. Born out of a desire to reflect the Surf Coast community’s environmental conscience, the building has been awarded a 5 Star Green Star - Office Design V3 rating by the Green Building Council of Australia as well as gaining international acclaim from the KNX Association, receiving an International Best Project Award at the 2012 KNX Awards held in Frankfurt, Germany.


Managing disasters at the emergency operations centre

13 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Clipsal Australia Pty Ltd

When a natural disaster or major incident occurs, it is vitally important that emergency services personnel have a safe and secure base from which to manage their response and recovery operations. With this requirement in mind, the Queensland Government has constructed a new emergency operations centre to provide front-line staff with enhanced capacity to meet increasing operational demands and to support large-scale disasters.


LiquidLEDs Lighting Corp Silver Crown LED lamp

08 May, 2013 | Supplied by: LiquidLEDs Lighting Pty Limited

The Silver Crown LED lamp claims to be the only LED lighting product of its kind designed to look exactly like an incandescent light bulb.


Solar discovery sets new record for low-grade silicon

07 May, 2013

Solar engineers from UNSW have developed an innovative method to dramatically improve the quality of low-grade silicon, which will lead to a significant increase in electrical efficiency and reduce the cost of solar panels.


Clean energy technology rocks

07 May, 2013

Geodynamics has been hailed as the first company to successfully produce power in Australia using geothermal ‘hot rocks’ technology at its 1 MW Habanero Pilot Plant.


Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel cogeneration installation complete

30 April, 2013 | Supplied by: Simons Green Energy

Simons Green Energy has completed the installation of a 70 kWe cogeneration system at the soon-to-be-opened Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel. The hotel has adopted a range of environmental initiatives in line with the Sydney Airport Environmental Management Strategy.


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