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Design and implementation of a smart networking control system for LED lighting based on CAN
November 15, 2013 Editor 0
The paper describes a smart networking control system for remote monitoring and controlling of lighting networks based on CAN bus. The nodes of network are LED lamps and environment sensors. The system provides LED lighting dimming control of a single lamp or a group of lamps. The master node will remote monitor the lighting condition […]
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Moth eyes provide inspiration for solar cell improvement
June 2, 2013 Editor 0
New technology inspired by the structure of moth eyes could improve efficiency in certain types of solar cells, according to US researchers. Go to Source
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Demand for energy efficient solutions expected to grow across region
February 20, 2013 Editor 0
The IT Business unit of global energy management specialist Schneider Electric foresees promising returns in 2013 from Southern African countries needing energy-efficient solutions for critical technology and industrial applications including uninterruptible power supplies, cooling units, racks, physical security and design and management software, says Schneider Electric Southern Africa IT Business VP Paolo Miglietta. Despite 2012 […]
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Combined technology solution a first in SA
February 20, 2013 Editor 0
Engineering company Royal HaskoningDHV (formerly SSI Engineers & Environmental Consultants) is the first South African firm to introduce the Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) methodology supported by Integration-room (I-room) technology on the continent. , The VDC methodology provides time, design and construction cost savings for engineering clients, states Royal HaskoningDHV service line leader of architecture […]
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Scientists create organic brick with low thermal conductivity
December 23, 2012 Editor 0
Researchers have mixed paper industry waste with a ceramic material used in the construction industry to create a brick with low thermal conductivity. Go to Source
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Scalable silicon-based optical fibre has solar-cell capabilities
December 8, 2012 Editor 0
High-pressure chemistry techniques have been used to make a fibre out of crystalline silicon semiconductor materials that can function as a solar cell. Go to Source
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