Study calls for coordinated approach to embedded power generation
01 April, 2011
A year-long study into embedded power generation from domestic solar photovoltaic cells to large-scale wind farms looks at the effects these will have on the grid.
The right lighting for hospitals
28 March, 2011 by Stephanie Leung*
Lighting forms a significant factor in the correct assessment and treatment of patients in hospitals.
More than 160 Queensland kindergartens to be solar powered
24 March, 2011
The Bligh Government has identified more than 160 locations for its $5.76 million Solar Kindergarten Installation Program.
Solar feed-in tariff extended to include medium-scale generation in the ACT
08 March, 2011
The ACT will be the first area in the country to extend the feed-in tariff to include medium-scale solar power generation.
Solar power installs at record levels
08 March, 2011
Major electrical contracting firm O’Donnell Griffin has hit a milestone of 10,000 rooftop installations as the nation rushes to take advantage of government incentives before their reduction.
Growatt, Kinglong and CEHE transformer and transformerless inverters
07 March, 2011 | Supplied by: Power Parameters Pty Ltd
Power Protection inverters include Growatt, Kinglong and CEHE inverters, both transformer and transformerless systems in power outputs to 1000 kW.
Soanar EcoTech range of monocrystalline solar panels
07 March, 2011 | Supplied by: Soanar Limited
The Soanar EcoTech range of monocrystalline solar panels is available in 12 power ranges that include 5, 10, 20, 40, 50, 65, 80, 120, 170 and 175 W.
Tenrod flexible LED strip lighting
07 March, 2011 | Supplied by: Tenrod Australia Pty Ltd
Tenrod has a range of flexible LED strips for various applications and installations.
Philips LuxSpace downlights
07 March, 2011 | Supplied by: Signify
The energy-efficient LuxSpace family of downlights can be used to achieve low power consumption without reduction of light quality in general lighting applications, including those in offices, retail, hotels, hospitals and airports.
Reducing a shopping centre’s operating costs and carbon footprint
04 March, 2011 | Supplied by: Signify
Tamworth’s boutique shopping centre, The Atrium, recently installed Philips Lighting’s latest LED lighting technology, LuxSpace Compact Power LED downlight throughout its mall.
Preventing unscheduled electrical shutdowns
04 March, 2011 | Supplied by: mySmart Pty Ltd
The Randwick Labor Club, in Sydney’s Eastern suburbs, provides social and entertainment facilities for the local community.
Positive results from feed-in tariff in ACT
16 February, 2011
The latest quarterly results for the ACT feed-in tariff scheme show that 3536 solar panels have been installed and connected to the grid.
World Bank Group establishes lighting product testing for Lighting Africa program
08 February, 2011
The World Bank Group recently selected the Lighting Research Centre in the US to test LED-based, off-grid lighting products in support of the Lighting Africa program.
CO2 capture from coal power demonstrated in Queensland
27 January, 2011
A CSIRO initiative recently demonstrated how CO2 emissions from coal-fired power stations can be reduced by more than 80%.
Top precincts for solar growth revealed
17 January, 2011
A NSW Government report has been released that identifies key sites for solar power in the state.
