Taking control
23 October, 2012 | Supplied by: CP Electronics AustraliaLighting at 1 Bligh Street in Sydney is being controlled with the help of EBDSPIR DD and MWS5 detectors manufactured by CP Electronics. The building is the next generation in high-performance sustainable office space and has been awarded a 6 Green Star Office Design v2 certification by the Building Council of Australia.
Mothballed power station is evidence of the RET’s success, CEC claims
19 October, 2012The mothballing of part of the coal-fired Yallourn Power Station is evidence that renewable power sources are replacing high-pollution power generation, the Clean Energy Council claims.
Government claims evidence shows carbon tax working
18 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Department of IndustryThe Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency claims reports published today show the carbon price is not the most significant driver of rising household electricity prices and is helping reduce Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions.
World-first energy storage system
17 October, 2012ZEN Energy Systems has launched a world-first energy storage system that will enable customers to store and access power 24 hours a day.The Freedom Powerbank will use a computer-controlled battery storage system to capture energy produced from wind, solar or the grid during low-demand periods, allowing it to be re-used later.
Clipsal solar products
09 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Clipsal Australia Pty LtdClipsal by Schneider Electric has developed a range of solar products designed for residential and light commercial markets, including single- and three-phase grid-tie inverters, off-grid inveters/chargers for remote applications and solar charge controllers.
Global lighting partnership to lead transformation in corporate real estate
05 October, 2012 | Supplied by: SignifyPhilips Lighting will deliver energy-efficient lighting solutions to Jones Lang LaSalle clients through a global partnership platform designed to drive a sustainable transformation of energy use in commercial real estate markets.
Vibe Lighting LED downlights
04 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Vibe LightingLED downlight lamps from Vibe Lighting provide an alternative to energy-hungry 35 and 50 W halogen MR16 dichroic lamps.
GE LED Snowcone A19 lamp for consumer market
04 October, 2012 | Supplied by: GE LightingGE Lighting has developed an LED lamp tailored to the consumer market - the LED Snowcone A19. Available in a 7 or 10 W version, the company states that the lamps deliver nearly the same output as 40 and 60 W incandescent bulbs.
‘Self healing’ key to meeting smart grid promise
02 October, 2012 by Peter Field | Supplied by: NOJA Power Switchgear Pty LtdWhile smart meters receive the hype, reclosers are the true building blocks of the intelligent electrical distribution grid, underpinning its reliability.
Philips Smart Panel LED lighting for offices
28 September, 2012 | Supplied by: SignifyPhilips Smart Panel is an LED lighting solution for general office areas, providing energy savings of up to 20% compared with conventional 3 x 14 W T5 fittings, based on one-to-one replacement lighting designs carried out by the company.
Managing carbon emissions and energy consumption in the data centre
27 September, 2012 by Mark Deguara, Senior Manager Technical Services Australia & New Zealand, Emerson Network Power | Supplied by: Emerson Network PowerRising power costs, a new energy rating system and the tax on emissions are forcing data centre operators to make energy management a key priority. An electrical contractor could play a key role in this area by helping data centre managers review, control and monitor energy usage.
Green thumbs up for site office
27 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider ElectricMost site huts occupied by building construction companies are very basic. Kettles and fridges are usually the only concessions to comfort while little consideration is given to conserving energy, as most adopt a “Will the last person shut the lights off?” approach.
Final National Solar Schools Program funding announced
19 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Department of IndustrySuccessful schools for the National Solar Schools Program (NSSP) 2012-13 funding round have been announced.
Lighting up Eden Park
17 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Signify
Stadia are more than just sportsgrounds, they are ‘theatres of dreams’. Increasingly, lighting is being used to provide additional emotional impact as modern-day gladiators take to the field in battle.
Is going ‘off the grid’ easier than you think?
14 September, 2012 | Supplied by: CBD SolarIt’s no secret that energy prices are on the rise, thanks largely to steeper network and distribution costs, resulting in an interest in alternative energy supplies and ways to reduce reliance on the big energy providers - but how easy is it to ‘get off the grid’?
