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GreenPainters Association Encourage use of Heat Reflective Coatings to Cut Carbon Emissions (14/08/2009)

... the coatings industry, able to cut the cooling costs of a building by up to 40%, simply by helping the building reflect solar radiation before it causes heat build-up inside. This results in lower air-conditioning energy use, saving money and ...

Acoustis 50 Fabric from Mermet (13/08/2009)

... 50 fabric from Mermet is an all-purpose architectural fabric that can be used for acoustic control, space layout, solar protection, and light control. Printable, Acoustis 50 can be used as a communication and graphics ...

Sustainable Heating Solutions from Comfort Heat Australia (13/08/2009)

... introduction of solar hot water systems is a huge advancement in the ability of every homeowner, business owner and commercial organisation to actively participate in sustainable energy solutions. Using the sun to generate hot water ...

Reducing Buildings Costs and Energy/Carbon Trading with Dincel Construction System (11/08/2009)

... ratio, which determines the developable floor area. The architectural design then incorporates the principals of solar access and amenity. The requirement of amenity can easily be satisfied by accommodating balconies for the building occupants on ...

T-Screen 9603 from Mermet (11/08/2009)

... double efficiency. Outside visibility is optimised with the dark side of T-Screen 9603 fabric facing inwards, and solar radiation is reflected with the light side facing the window, for maximum heat protection. The regular twill ...

Conergy Calls for Solar Credits Program to be Freed (6/08/2009)

... manufacture and distribution of renewable energy systems, is reminding Australians that there are real green jobs in the solar industry that need the promised support of elected politicians.Rodger Meads, Conergy’s Managing Director said that ...

Viridian Glazing used for Residential Building Development (4/08/2009)

... to areas of the facade where visual concealment is necessary. Instead, performance glazing has been used to manage solar loads, negating the need for more extensive external louvre treatment. Glazing tints and colours were kept ...

Solar Pool Heating from Sunbather (29/07/2009)

... Australia’s southern states, solar pool heating can double the number of months swimming pool owners can swim per year, and will extend swimming hours from early morning to late evening. In the northern states, swimming pool owners will be able to ...

Conergy Encourage Australian Homeowners to Speak Out about Desire for Solar Power (28/07/2009)

... distribution of renewable systems, is calling on Australians to let their elected politicians know that they want to go solar – and they want the Government and the Opposition to get on with passing the legislation to support them in doing ...

Solar Shop Australia to be the presenting sponsor for the 2009 Sustainable House Day (24/07/2009)

... Shop Australia has been announced as the presenting sponsor for Sustainable House Day 2009, to be held across Australia on 13 September 2009. Now in its eighth year, over 150 homes will open their doors to the public on ...

COLORBOND Steel Roof from BlueScope Steel used for Eight Star Home (23/07/2009)

... techniques, products and services are combined. The integration of water saving and re-use techniques, the use of solar energy and the orientation of the home on the block all contributed to achieving the 8-star rating.At present, new houses ...

Decalcification using Ceramic Balls (23/07/2009)

... effects.Industrial applications include, and are not limited to boilers, cooling towers, printing, car washes, solar heating, hot water services etc. Ecological applications include swimming pools, aquaculture and ...

Heat Pumps for Hydronic Heating from Skyline Energy (17/07/2009)

... Energy now offer RECs solar rebates on heat pumps for hydronic heating and commercial hot water systems. The new SK3 17-22kw heat pumps can be ordered with 2 to 4x 400L storage tanks offering 178 to over 400RECs on various ...

Putting the Wind and Sun to Work (10/07/2009)

... throughout a building when the carbon dioxide levels become too high and ensure the hot air is removed. There is also a solar panel-driven version, which accelerates the rate of heat removal. The unit closes completely in winter, only opening ...

Holcim supply concrete for EcoLibrium Workplace6 (30/06/2009)

... sources, including its own gas-fired tri-generation system to generate 25 per cent of its base-load electricity, and a solar hot water system Cooled using energy-efficient chilled beams that provide a more consistent, comfortable temperature ...

Solar Cool Examine the Advantages and Disadvantages of Industrial Metal Roofs (30/06/2009)

... to Solar Cool, industrial metal roofs offer a number of benefits and drawbacks worth considering.The Advantages Fire resistant: Metal roofs are not combustible (although underlying insulation may be) and therefore decrease the risk of ...

Solar Pathfinder & Software from Conergy (26/06/2009)

... decades now, the Solar Pathfinder has been the standard in the solar industry for solar site analysis. Its panoramic reflection of the site instantly provides a full year of accurate solar/shade data. An accurate solar site analysis can be made ...

Durable DecoWood from Decorative Imaging (26/06/2009)

... or birds. DecoWood from Decorative Imaging has been tested for resistance against extreme levels of solar radiation and salt spray, and the results proved that DecoWood is a hardwearing solution that will retain its finish for ...

COLORBOND Steel supplied by BlueScope Steel meets new BCA Building Requirements (25/06/2009)

... greenhouse gases being emitted. All 20 colours in the standard COLORBOND steel range feature Thermatech solar reflectance technology. The star rating refers to the energy efficiency of a building, and takes into account factors such ...

EcoSmart Hot Water Encourage Customers to Take Advantage of State and Federal Government Rebates (24/06/2009)

... Hot Water, Australia’s largest locally owned solar water heater company, is encouraging Sydney homeowners to take advantage of the three different rebates overlapping for the purchase of solar hot water systems. These state and government rebates ...

Avian Shock Track installed at NSW Restaurant (23/06/2009)

... in the affected locations before the new timber cladding was fitted. Since the installation of the solar energised Avian Shock Track, there have been no further reports of cockatoo attacks on the ...

New Products from Lifestyle Blinds & Shutters launched at DesignEx 2009 (22/06/2009)

... timber shutters were also on display at the DesignEx exhibition, featuring the latest product innovation: solar panel charging of rechargeable batteries. This method of charging will reduce the need to regularly change batteries in motorised ...

Electroheat Heat Pumps supplied by Zane Solar Pool Heating Australia (18/06/2009)

... use of electroheat heat pumps is becoming a popular pool heating solution. Electroheat heat pumps supplied by Zane Solar Pool Heating Australia are reversed air conditioners that use an evaporator, a compressor, a condenser and a ...

Solar Hot Water Customers still entitled to the Federal Government Rebate (12/06/2009)

... Federal Government’s recent announcement about the end of the Solar Photovoltaic Rebate program has been mistaken by many homeowners as signalling the end of the Federal Government solar hot water rebate. Ecosmart Hot Water has received numerous ...

Solar hot water units available from Ultimate Solar Solutions (11/06/2009)

... 30% of the electricity bill comes from hot water systems. By taking advantage of the government’s rebate for solar hot water, electricity bill can be reduced. Ultimate Solar Solutions offer a range of solar hot water units that are designed ...

Solar hot water systems available from Solahart Industries (10/06/2009)

... Cranch, National Business Manager, Solahart Industries, the Federal government’s announcement of the removal of the solar panel rebate does not affect solar hot water incentives.Peter Garrett, Environment Minister, has revealed that the ...

Ultimate Solar Solutions discuss ways to choose solar power systems (9/06/2009)

... the end of the government solar rebate scheme, many companies are offering discounted rates for their solar power systems. With so many different brands and types, it can be difficult to determine which one to choose. According to Ultimate Solar ...

Viridian VFloat Grey and EnergyTech Low E toughened glass installed at Melbourne Lexus (3/06/2009)

... with or less expensive than the other options. This double glazing configuration was estimated to reduce heat gain from solar radiation by 50% relative to the previously installed clear single glazing. Further to its ability to reduce solar heat ...

Viridian glass at Caroline Springs Library and Civic Centre (1/06/2009)

... void. ESD strategies include use of natural ventilation, night purging through operable windows and designed for maximum solar penetration with minimal solar gain. Low level reliance on artificial light and cooling/heating are an indication of the ...

LB910LD series of LED street lights available from Litesource (29/05/2009)

... the lighting design is available at Litesource. The LB910LD series of LED street lights can be coupled with a solar panel system and can work with direct current and lower voltage. The connection of the solar panel and LED light source provide ...