Schneider Electric's new energy-smart Melbourne office
27 August, 2013Today was the official opening of Schneider Electric's new energy-smart office space in Melbourne. The company has relocated to a facility at Ferntree Business Park, situated at Notting Hill, where it occupies three levels covering 5465 m2 of office space and 400 m2 in warehousing.
Winter winds blow away clean energy records
26 August, 2013Strong winter winds over the week beginning 11 August resulted in records being broken for wind power generation in South Australia and Victoria.
First Solar and Ingenero to collaborate on PV projects
21 August, 2013First Solar and Ingenero have announced a collaboration arrangement to provide a joint offering to the commercial and off-grid solar markets.
GlobalData forecasts the wind power market of 2020
15 August, 2013Research and consulting firm GlobalData has released a report forecasting the global wind power market up to the year 2020. The report finds that despite demonstrating a slowed growth rate, China will continue to be the largest wind power market.
Fluid Components International ST102A Air/Gas Mass Flow Meter
15 August, 2013 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty LtdThe ST102A Air/Gas Thermal Mass Flow Meter from Fluid Components International features a dual-element averaging system, improving installation repeatability and accuracy for larger diameter pipes and ducts.
Partnership to propel EV charging solution into the US
14 August, 2013DiUS Computing has established a partnership, through its commercialisation subsidiary Percepscion, with Global Network Resources - a Silicon Valley-based technology supplier. The partnership will allow smart-grid-friendly electric vehicle charging solution ChargeIQ to make its debut in the North American market by the end of 2013.
Yingli Solar raises its corporate flag in Australia
09 August, 2013The Yingli Green Energy Australian office was officially opened in Sydney by NSW Government Parliamentary Secretary for Renewable Energy Rob Stokes and Yingli Solar Vice President Judy Lee last night (8 August).
Bioline SU780 UltraLow Freezer
09 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Bioline Global Pty LtdThe SU780 UltraLow Freezer is claimed to slash energy costs by up to 50% or more. Bioline Global has announced that the results of real-life testing in Australian research institutes have shown energy savings of more than 60%.
Philips to phase out its incandescent bulbs in New Zealand
08 August, 2013Royal Philips will soon be the first lighting company in New Zealand to phase out its trade range of incandescent bulbs. The company’s supply of Softone bulbs to electrical wholesalers will be phased out from 1 October.
Air measurement survey reveals energy saving for manufacturing plant
08 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Atlas Copco Compressors AustraliaWhen Orica, provider of commercial explosives and blasting systems, wanted to reduce operating costs and improve efficiencies at its manufacturing plant in Helidon, Queensland, the company went to Atlas Copco to seek advice.
Schneider Electric Compact NSX moulded-case circuit breakers with extended breaking capacity
08 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric has released an extended breaking capacity for its range of Compact NSX moulded-case circuit breakers (MCCBs), suitable for low-voltage applications spanning 100 to 630 A.
L&H Solar + Solutions to distribute Yingli Solar in A/NZ
08 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Yingli Green Energy Australia Pty LtdSolar PV manufacturer Yingli Green Energy - which markets its products under the brand Yingli Solar - has entered into a distribution agreement with L&H Solar + Solutions, a subsidiary of L&H Group, the largest electrical wholesaler in Australia and New Zealand.
CEFC to co-finance Sundrop Farms solar greenhouse project
06 August, 2013The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) and Sundrop Farms have announced an in-principle agreement for the CEFC to co-finance a major greenhouse development at Sundrop’s farm in Port Augusta, South Australia.
Compressor reduces energy costs at CSR Roofing
06 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Atlas Copco Compressors AustraliaCSR Roofing has been manufacturing terracotta roof tiles at its Vermont (Melbourne) factory for over seven decades. To replace its ageing compressor, the company chose an Atlas Copco VSD (variable speed drive) machine.
Electrolytes power thermocell to generate electrical energy
05 August, 2013 by Lauren DavisResearchers at Monash University, working under the Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science (ACES), have developed an ionic liquid-based thermocell which provides a source of electricity from the harvesting of waste heat.
