Calls for overhaul of solar installations regs
20 October, 2011
The release of official government figures showing many solar installations are dangerous has led the National Electrical and Communications Association to continue its calls for governments at all levels to work together to stamp out dodgy solar installers and protect consumers.
O'Donnell Griffin completes alternative energy projects in NZ
19 October, 2011
O'Donnell Griffin has completed two alternative energy projects in New Zealand on time, on budget and with zero lost-time injuries.
US researchers on target to develop inexpensive solar cells
18 October, 2011
Researchers in the US are moving closer to developing inexpensive solar cells.
Measuring the power of the sun
17 October, 2011 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric
Rising out of the red earth, under the blazing sun of central Australia, a ‘forest’ of solar panels stands against the horizon.
Environmental footprint calculator for trucks
10 October, 2011
It is no secret that truck transports use fuel, but with relatively modest means fuel consumption and thus emissions can be considerably reduced. The Volvo Trucks updated web service Environmental Footprint Calculator helps customers become more eco-conscious. The upgraded tool also offers tips for reducing truck emissions.
Remote Energy Management (REM) system
29 September, 2011 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric has released an online energy management system, Remote Energy Management (REM). REM provides facilities and building managers with a simple, cost-effective, web-based tool to monitor, measure and reduce energy consumption across multiple sites around the world. It easily integrates with a building’s existing or new energy meters and is designed to identify where corrective actions could be taken to reduce energy and carbon emissions and decrease costs.
Carlo Gavazzi Energy Meters - WM30 and WM40
08 September, 2011 | Supplied by: NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty Ltd
The Carlo Gavazzi Energy Meters, the WM30 and WM40, along with their respective range of optional add-on modules, have been added to the NHP energy management range.
Particle & Surface Sciences HPVA100/HPVA 200 series gas adsorption analysers
07 September, 2011 | Supplied by: Particle & Surface Sciences Pty Ltd
The HPVA100/HPVA 200 series gas adsorption analysers from Particulate Systems (a Micromeritics Brand) are designed to obtain high-pressure adsorption isotherms using gases such as hydrogen, methane and carbon dioxide using the static volumetric method.
Victorian Government introduces new planning restrictions for wind farms
30 August, 2011
Concerns have been raised over new planning rules that have been introduced by the Victorian Government that restrict new wind farm developments.
SMA Solar Academy advances Australian solar expertise
24 August, 2011
SMA Australia is providing solar training at its North Ryde premises and via its Solar Academy Roadshow.
Choosing a solar module
23 August, 2011
Thin-film or crystalline 'thick-film'? Mono or poly crystalline? German, European or Asian? The huge choice of solar panels available on the market makes deciding on one or the other a real headache. For David McCallum, General Manager at Conergy Australia, quality panels must fulfil three criteria: they must be high-yield, solid and safe.
Tequila plant could fuel vehicles and help reduce emissions
08 August, 2011
Large-scale farms of the agave plant used to make the drink tequila could be established in Australia's arid inland as a novel and greenhouse-friendly solution to our transport fuel problems, a University of Sydney academic has found.
enLighten Chamaeleon multifunction LED light
04 August, 2011 | Supplied by: enLighten Australia Pty Ltd
Chamaeleon is a multifunction LED light that is claimed to save up to 93% on energy costs. It has been trialled by a number of organisations wanting to reduce their energy costs and carbon footprint.
Noark circuit breaker, surge protection devices, fuses and isolators
02 August, 2011 | Supplied by: DKSH Australia Pty Ltd
Noark provides a range of circuit breakers, surge protection devices, fuses and isolators for both grid and off-grid photovoltaic systems. Tested under severe lab conditions, with ambient temperatures from -25 to +70°C including a complete range of compensation curves for different temperate and elevation curves, this range of products combines streamlined structural design and electric emulation technology.
1 MW solar power station for Alice Springs
02 August, 2011
Alice Springs’ quest to create a sustainable energy future has been boosted with the launch of the one-megawatt Uterne solar power station.
