Renewable energy growth provides contractors an opportunity to turbocharge their business
27 July, 2012 by Geoff Stapleton, Managing Director, and Susan Neill, Engineering Director, GSES* | Supplied by: Global Sustainable Energy SolutionsWithin renewable energy there are many different technologies: wind energy, solar thermal energy and solar electric energy known as photovoltaics or PV. Although some electrical mechanics would be involved in the wind farm industry and possibly the solar thermal power industry, it is the PV industry which has seen the demand for electrical contractors in recent years. The growth in this market has been substantial.
Challenges associated with the phase-out of low-voltage halogen lamps
27 July, 2012 by Bryan Douglas, Chief Executive Officer, Lighting Council AustraliaThe phasing out of the ubiquitous 50 W 12 V MR16 dichroic mirror reflector halogen lamp in Australia poses some significant challenges. Lighting Council Australia estimates there are some 300 million downlights in Australia using these MR16 lamps - hence there is a lot at stake in getting the right replacement for these products.
REFUsol presents solar inverters and monitoring tools at Clean Energy Council Week
26 July, 2012REFUsol, a manufacturer of solar inverters, is showcasing its 5, 10 and 20 kW inverters and innovative accessories for monitoring PV systems at Clean Energy Council Week in Sydney from 26-28 July 2012.
Clevertronics L10 Lifelight Pro
26 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Clevertronics Pty LtdThe Clevertronics L10 Lifelight Pro is a purpose-built, non-maintained LED emergency light specially designed using the latest in LED, electronics and lithium battery technology to reduce the energy consumption to less than 0.9 W.
Schneider Electric strengthens renewable energy business in Australia
25 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric has identified the renewable energy market as a key growth opportunity and will increase its business focus in the Australian commercial, residential and solar farm markets.
More trouble brewing for solar installers
20 July, 2012 by Mansi GandhiAustralia-based solar companies that are not properly charging GST could soon run into troubled waters.
Pierlite Starburst Pro
17 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Pierlite Australia Pty LtdThe Starburst Pro is a dimmable LED downlight offering 1000 lumen optical package that inclues a ‘smart’ thermal management control system conveniently supplied with flex and plug for easy installation.
Fuel cell technology to cut carbon emissions
16 July, 2012Ceramic Fuel Cells’ gas-to-electricity generator BlueGen uses patented fuel cell technology to provide electricity from widely available natural gas. A fuel cell is an electricity generator that converts gas into electricity and heat through an electrochemical reaction, without combustion or noise.
Wave-energy project to go ahead in Victoria
12 July, 2012Ocean Power Technologies and Lockheed Martin have partnered to develop a 19 MW wave-energy project off the coast of Portland, Victoria.
SMA Solar Technology rewards program
05 July, 2012 | Supplied by: SMA Australia Pty LtdSMA Solar Technology has extended its rewards program to Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.
Grid Stability System to minimise power fluctuations from solar plants
05 July, 2012 | Supplied by: MPower Products Pty LimitedMPower’s Grid Stability System (GSS) is designed to minimise power fluctuations from solar generating plants into remote area diesel power stations by incorporating battery storage and control of battery energy to stabilise power production from photovoltaic (PV) solar power plants.
Quattro HD sensor
05 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Electrical Supply CorporationThe Quattro HD is a high-definition sensor with four digital pyro heads (Quattro) behind the lens, which radiates 4800 switching zones to an area, picks up the smallest of movements, even the micro movements when using a keyboard or mouse.
Apex voltage optimisation unit
29 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Apex Wiring Solutions Australia Pty LtdDesigned to minimise electricity waste, reduce a household’s carbon footprint and protect and extend the lifespan of domestic appliances from overvoltages, the Apex Voltage Optimisation (VO) unit claims to achieve energy savings of between 8 and 20% per annum.
Photovoltaic Lighting Group’s UltraLux solar street lights
28 June, 2012 | Supplied by: PLG IntercorpPhotovoltaic Lighting Group (PLG) has combined the latest technology in LED lighting with solar power in its UltraLux range of sustainable public lighting.
Gas-powered, air-conditioning solution to cut energy usage and costs
26 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Origin EnergyFMSA, a Melbourne-based company offering comprehensive architectural, interior design and professional construction management services, has reduced its energy usage and costs through an environmental retrofit of its office building in North Melbourne, which included installation of three 85 kW Yanmar gas-powered, air-conditioning systems.
