Living in a democracy gives us the opportunity to elect a government tomorrow. But did you also know that energy is being democratised? Each of us has the opportunity to choose how we power our businesses and entire communities. The power is in your hands. This month’s edition of The Energy Edge shows how… The […]
Brighten Up, Leisurepark Balga!
The City of Stirling knows that LEDs are today’s most energy efficient lighting technology, awarding a recent tender for us to brighten up (and make greener) their popular Leisurepark Balga. Perdaman Advanced Energy (previously Enigin WA) has just completed an LED lighting upgrade of Leisurepark Balga. The City secured funding from the Australian Government’s Department […]
YOU the Electricity Supplier: Microgrids under the Microscope
We’re seeing an interesting trend: Large power stations are no longer the grand poobahs of electricity generation. Welcome to the age of the microgrids! Land developers and owners of property portfolios, take note, because the commercial opportunities here are just as exciting as the technical feats. The main electricity grid is an important part of […]
The Sun Comes Up on Commercial Solar
In a manner no different to your common household TV or computer, the “technology adoption” life cycle applies to Australia’s solar PV market. The question is, where are we now and what is next? The Australian PV Institute maps solar PV installations across the nation and their data shows PV well and truly on the […]
Change For the Better – For You and For Us!
Globally and locally, across all industry sectors and governments, the race is on to secure a sustainable competitive advantage in the low carbon economy. To better serve you – our customers – and the growing market, I’m very proud to announce that we’ve been joined by a strategic partner. Perdaman Group, a diversified industrial multi-national with […]
Which Light is Right? Re-thinking “Value for Money” When Choosing Energy Efficient Lighting
When looking for new light fittings we are spoilt for choice with a huge variety of LED lights to choose from. But what does “value for money” mean to you? What approach do you take to selecting and installing the right light? A simple Google search for “LED lights” yields over 200,000,000 results. So how […]
New Lease of Life for an Old Building
How does an old office building reduce electricity consumption by over 40% without sacrificing productivity and comfort? It’s never too late to teach an old dog new tricks and achieve genuine savings by managing your energy. Previously, Local Power gave you the lowdown on the importance of energy management and having insight into your business’s energy use […]
Batteries Demystified, Part 2: The Commercial Reality of Battery Storage
So how long is it until we’re all using batteries? The big hurdle for mass roll-out of battery storage systems currently is cost. Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but for many of our clients, the purchase of a PV system is simply an investment. While PV systems have dropped in price […]
Fresh Ink on the Paris Agreement, But What Does it Actually Mean?
It’s hardly new news that a profound shift towards a low carbon economy is underfoot globally. But it’s not every day that 175 world leaders come together, pens in hand, to herald a new era of sustainable energy for countries across the globe. Agreed, signed, ratified, accepted… What does it all really mean? What is […]
Time to Get Real: Why Real-time Energy Monitoring is a Must
Most people sweat the small stuff without understanding the real, big energy villains at their facility. But real-time monitoring is a growing technology that gives you – users and managers – visibility of the when, how and where of your energy consumption, giving you the power to get savvy, cut wastage and improve energy efficiency. […]
