Government helps schools go solar
06 February, 2012Over $25 million will be awarded to 784 Australian schools for renewable power systems in 2011-12.
Banner Engineering WLS28 work light strip
04 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty LtdMicromax Sensors & Automation has announced enhancements to the Banner Engineering WLS28 work light strip. The original WLS28 was developed to provide even, bright and efficient white LED illumination to enclosures and other areas with poor lighting conditions. The updated models have several additional features.
Cut costs through sustainable energy management practices
30 January, 2012 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricA key issue for businesses in 2012 will be the new energy reporting regulations. The Commercial Building Disclosure (CBD) scheme is the first regulatory step in making business more energy wise and penalties will apply for non-disclosure. Programs such as the NSW Government’s Energy Saver program are available now to businesses wanting to take the important first step towards understanding their energy footprint.
New BCA lighting requirements - a careful balance of lux and watts
30 January, 2012 | Supplied by: Brightgreen Pty LtdThe new BCA lighting requirements restrict lighting to 5 W per square metre, as opposed to the previous 25 W per square metre.
LEDs: leading the future of lighting
04 January, 2012 by Mike SmythLighting, in the home, in commercial and industrial situations and even on the streets, has come a long way in the last 70 years or so. Tungsten lights, sodium lights, cold cathode tubes, mercury vapour, halogen, neon, iodine, CFLs and fluorescent are all still with us but beginning to take a back row compared with the all-advancing, all-shining LED (light emitting diode) that threatens to take over any time soon.
Save billions in energy costs by developing a sustainability culture
21 December, 2011 by Chris Smith* | Supplied by: DuPont Australia Pty LtdBusinesses considering energy reduction strategies due to projected volatility of energy costs or increased pressure from the investment community to lower the corporate carbon footprint can now make up to more than 40% of energy-efficiency improvements with little or no capital investment. Below are six starting points for an effective energy management system.
International Rectifier IRS2526DS Mini8 compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) ballast control IC
20 December, 2011 | Supplied by: International RectifierThe IRS2526DS Mini8 compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) ballast control IC offers full programmability and a high degree of accuracy and control for all lamp types.
Larson Electronics Magnalight.com LED light tower
14 December, 2011 | Supplied by: http://www.magnalight.comThe WALTP-2XWP400 LED light tower is designed to provide high-quality illumination for large areas. It is claimed to produce as much light as comparable halogen towers and to rival metal halide units for total area coverage.
Narva LED work lamps
12 December, 2011 | Supplied by: Brown & Watson InternationalFour Narva LED work lamps have been the beneficiaries of an improved lumen output as a result of technological advancements in electronic controls and thermal management.
PowerSolar solar demo facility
29 November, 2011 | Supplied by: Power Parameters Pty Ltd
PowerSolar’s solar demonstration facility, in Melbourne, is equipped with a total of 28 individual PV panels of 190 W each, providing a total maximum power of 5.3 kW. The PV array can be arranged in single-string or dual-string topology so as to demonstrate single and dual maximum power point tracking (MPPT). The demonstration laboratory has two inverters, both Growatt 5 kW units, one with a single and one with dual MPPT thus permitting installers to familiarise themselves with the advantages of dual MPPT systems for A-frame roofs.
Test & Measurement MIG1203SOLAR instrument
23 November, 2011 | Supplied by: Test & Measurement Australia
The standard IEC61730 requires a lightning impulse test with the standard 1.2/50 µs impulse and the test must be within tolerances when the solar panel is connected.
Osram TopLED Black Series 30° beam angle colour range
22 November, 2011 | Supplied by: Osram Australia Pty Ltd
Osram has added three colours to its TopLED Black Series 60° beam angle range. A 30° beam angle version is available with all five colours; red, yellow, blue, green and orange.
OLED lighting materials market to hit $1bn in 2015, says NanoMarkets
21 November, 2011
Industry analyst firm NanoMarkets projects substantial growth in the OLED lighting materials market
Vibe E27 energy-saving downlights
21 November, 2011 | Supplied by: ANL Lighting
The Vibe E27 energy-saving downlights are designed with large terminal blocks and an adjustable lamp holder to make installation easier. They are suitable for domestic and small commercial applications and come with a die-cast aluminium reflector to enhance light spread and a frosted glass diffuser to minimise glare.
Project: Monitoring and controlling solar energy systems
21 November, 2011 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric
The Desert Knowledge Australia Solar Centre (DKASC), a demonstration site for solar panels, was set up to help promote understanding and confidence in solar technologies. The site is an initiative of Desert Knowledge Australia and CAT Projects and is located about 9 km south of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory.
