The first all-carbon solar cell
21 November, 2012 by Mark ShwartzResearchers have developed a solar cell made entirely of carbon, an inexpensive substitute for the pricey materials used in conventional solar panels.
Lighting system helps school achieve gold LEED certification
19 November, 2012 | Supplied by: SignifyA Philips Dynalite control system was instrumental in helping the Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy become the first gold-certified LEED public building in Texas.
Voltlogic Statcom four-quadrant inverter
19 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Renewable Energy Solutions Australia Holdings LtdThe Voltlogic Statcom is a four-quadrant inverter designed for connection to low-voltage networks, to combat electricity supply quality problems associated with small-scale embedded generation. It provides additional load or embedded generation capacity on existing low-voltage infrastructure, without the need for augmentation.
Australia reaches 2 GW solar milestone
16 November, 2012November 2012 marks a photovoltaic (PV) milestone for Australia. This month, cumulative Australian PV installations reached 2 GW - equivalent to 2,000,000 kW.
Smart meters - friend or foe?
12 November, 2012The much maligned smart meter was ostensibly born from the noblest of intentions: to ensure that power consumption, particularly peak demand utilisation, is charged to the responsible party and not subsidised by all users. A worthy goal no doubt, yet one which has undeniably been lost in a sea of negative publicity.
New LEDs for Bicentennial Park
08 November, 2012Glebe’s Bicentennial Park is the first park in Sydney to have new LED lights installed as part of the City of Sydney’s $7 million three-year rollout of the green technology.
Interworld Electronics Enviromux-SEMS-2D Advanced Server Environment Monitoring system
07 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Interworld Electronics and Computer IndustriesInterworld Electronics has released the Enviromux-SEMS-2D Advanced Server Environment Monitoring system. The system uses sensors to monitor critical server room environmental and security conditions.
Solar takes to the high seas
06 November, 2012 | Supplied by: DNVMany countries are turning to solar technology and renewable energy because of a need for alternative energy sources and environmental concerns. To help meet these needs, DNV has developed SUNdy, a large-scale offshore solar field concept.
Scientists create first all-carbon solar cell
05 November, 2012Scientists at Stanford University have created the world’s first solar cell constructed entirely of carbon, which they say is a promising alternative to the expensive materials currently used in photovoltaic devices.
Thorn Gladiator IP66-rated luminaires
05 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Thorn Lighting Pty LimitedThorn’s Gladiator range of luminaires is IP66 rated, vandal-, dust- and water-resistant, designed to suit applications such as mining, heavy industrial, public amenity areas and schools.
Sydney Park Pavilion goes solar
30 October, 2012As part of a $4.3 million City of Sydney project, Sydney Park Pavilion will be the first of 30 sites to have solar photovoltaic panels installed. The project will have a total peak electrical capacity of 1.25 MW.
RET has the potential to deliver $18.7 billion more in investment, report shows
29 October, 2012Australia’s 20% Renewable Energy Target has delivered $18.5 billion in investment with the potential for $18.7 billion more, according to an independent report from strategic consultancy SKM MMA.
Green Illumination GR12RF LED retrofit downlight kit
29 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Green Illumination Pty LtdGreen Illumination has introduced the GR12RF LED retrofit downlight kit. It has been designed specifically to fit in existing cut-out spaces and features a wide rim to cover any ceiling damage that may occur when removing old downlight fittings.
Strategic Lighting Eclipse range of energy-efficient fluorescent luminaires
29 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Strategic Lighting Pty LimitedThe Eclipse range from Strategic Lighting is an Australian designed and manufactured, energy-efficient T5 fluorescent luminaire. The IP66-rated fitting is suitable for multiple indoor and outdoor applications across a wide variety of industries and offers substantial energy savings to businesses.
SMA Sunny Tripower 15000TL/20000TL PV inverter
25 October, 2012 | Supplied by: SMA Australia Pty LtdThe Sunny Tripower 15000TL/20000TL PV inverter from SMA offers a maximum efficiency of 98.5%.
