ECLIPS finalist in PM’s Veterans’ Employment Awards

ECLIPS is proud to announce it is a finalist at the 2020 Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Awards. Veterans bring valuable skills to the workplace: world-class training in communication, planning, leadership, problem solving and critical thinking. Winners to be announced at the ceremony being held on 24 March 2020. ECLIPS is also pleased to be a gold sponsor of the event.

2020 Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Awards Finalists

The Hon Darren Chester MP Minister for Veterans and Defence Personnel 22 January 2020 AUSTRALIAN businesses have proved they are getting the message – veterans are good for business. Following the largest number of nominations received for the annual Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Awards the 24 finalists were today announced.

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ECLIPS partners with Thales Australia

ECLIPS is looking forward to partnering with Thales Australia, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU), to work together for the upcoming LAND 159/4108 program for the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The MOU signed with Thales will enable deeper collaboration on automated identification technology (AIT).

Thales Australia partners with innovative Aussie SMEs to enhance lethality

Thales Australia CEO, Chris Jenkins has formally signed three memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with AMOG Consulting, GRA and ECLIPS to support the lethality and capability of the Australian Army. Thales Australia CEO, Chris Jenkins has formally signed three memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with AMOG Consulting, GRA and ECLIPS to support the lethality and capability of the Australian Army.

Engineers with an eye for innovation

ECLIPS has been featured in an Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) article, focusing on its history, successes and recent win at the ACT Export Awards in the Manufacturing & Advanced Materials category for the Container Roll-Out Warehousing System (CROWS™). With ECLIPS’s rich history in the defence and resources sectors, this has allowed ECLIPS to converge best practice and innovations between the sectors.

Engineers with an eye for innovation

In 2007, Canberra businessmen Shaun Moore and Bruce Power were well placed to identify a gap in the defence market. After both serving 22 years in the Australian Army and Air Force respectively, their idea of shipping containers modified as deployable shelters took off.

ECLIPS Logistics wins DIH contract

Another win for the little company doing big things! See the press release below by the Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon. Melissa Price MP, regarding the Defence Innovation Hub (DIH) contract awarded to ECLIPS Logistics for digitalisation of defence logistics management.

Backing a Canberra small business targeting innovative solutions on the global stage

A Canberra company will develop a smart digital solution for Army’s tactical logistics management and control with funding support through the Morrison Government. Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Melissa Price MP, made the announcement with ECLIPS Logistics at Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) in London today.

ECLIPS attending ONS 2018 in Norway

ECLIPS will be attending the ONS 2018 conference from 27-30 August 2018. Visit Shaun Moore, Managing Director, and Andrew Constantine, Director of Logistics, at Stand 2710 located in Hall 2.

Founded in 1974, ONS has developed into a global energy meeting place connecting international suppliers, operating companies and decision makers, taking place biennially in Stavanger, Norway. Considered to be the largest networking event for the energy sector globally, this presents a great opportunity to showcase the range of innovative products ECLIPS has on offer.

An Introduction to ECLIPS is available to download: PDF

We hope to see you in Norway; if you can’t make it call 1300 325 477 to arrange a meeting.

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ECLIPS wins engineering excellence award

The innovative design of the Container Roll-Out Solar System (CROSS) won ECLIPS the first prize at the ACT division of the Australian Engineering Excellence Awards, earning them a place in the national finals next month.

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Engineers Australia has put out a press release recognising the achievements of the finalists and their innovative designs: read press release (PDF).

More images of the awards night can be viewed here.

Congratulations to the engineering and project team!

On the Road: New Trucks for the ADF

Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, released a media statement detailing the future purchase of trucks, modules and trailers for the ADF.

The Australian Defence Force’s land capabilities will be further enhanced with the purchase of 1044 additional new-generation medium and heavy trucks, 872 modules and 812 trailers, worth $1.4 billion.

Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP said the additional medium and heavy trucks and their associated modules and trailers would facilitate logistics support through the movement of assets and supplies in combat, humanitarian, natural disaster relief and training.

Minister Pyne said that while the trucks themselves would be manufactured on an existing production line in Austria, Australian industry would play a vital role in the project with Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles Australia partnering with a range of Australia-based companies like Varley in Newcastle, Holmwood Highgate in Brisbane, and ECLIPS in the ACT to supply the modules and trailers.

“LAND 121 Phase 5B will sustain over 100 jobs with Haulmark in Brisbane, as well as over 100 more with Rheinmetall, its subcontractors and supply chain across Australia. This project presents an exciting opportunity for Australian industry to continue delivery of new-generation capability in support of the ADF.”

Click the link below to read the full media release.

On the road: new trucks for the ADF

The Australian Defence Force’s land capabilities will be further enhanced with the purchase of 1044 additional new-generation medium and heavy trucks, 872 modules and 812 trailers, worth $1.4 billion. Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP said the additional medium and heavy trucks and their associated modules and trailers would facilitate logistics support through the movement of assets and supplies in combat, humanitarian, natural disaster relief and training.

Solar power on the go

ECLIPS’s Container Roll-Out Solar System (CROSS) has been featured in the Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s latest newsletter.

“What began life as a way to provide renewable power to Australian troops on the ground even in remote locations could see solar energy powering disaster relief efforts, construction sites and even music festivals.

Canberra-based ECLIPS manufactures containerised, portable buildings that can be quickly deployed in remote areas to create bases for industries such as mining, military and emergency services.

ECLIPS’s newest project is the Container Roll-Out Solar System (CROSS), a mobile solar PV array which aims to provide temporary solar energy in place of diesel generators.

Designed to fit inside robust and easily transportable standard shipping containers, CROSS units can be delivered to wherever they are needed and rapidly deployed to bring clean energy to remote or isolated communities in a way not previously possible.”

Click the below link for the full ARENA article.

Solar power on the go – Australian Renewable Energy Agency

What began life as a way to provide renewable power to Australian troops on the ground even in remote locations could see solar energy powering disaster relief efforts, construction sites and even music festivals. Canberra-based ECLIPS manufactures containerised, portable buildings than can be quickly deployed in remote areas to create bases for industries such as mining, military and emergency services.

Container Roll-Out Solar System (CROSS) in the News

The ECLIPS and ARENA Container Roll-Out Solar System (CROSS) Demonstration Day last week was a resounding success and generated a lot of media interest. Click the individual links below to read the full articles.

Solar PV systems under development to assist in military operations

Under new funding to ACT’s ECLIPS Engineering, diesel generators could soon be replaced by rapid, redeployable solar PV systems to provide a temporary power supply for military operations or disaster relief efforts. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $289,725 in funding to ECLIPS Engineering to design, manufacture and test their redeployable Container Roll Out Solar System (CROSS).

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“One of our early objectives was to provide rapidly deployable utility scale PV generators to improve the self-sufficiency of Defence’s deployed forward operating bases. Diesel consumption related to the provision of electricity can account for up to 70% of deployed forces’ fuel usage and is a significant cost driver.

Aussie ‘pop-up’ solar could bring back power when global disasters hit

An Australian ‘pop-up solar’ generator that can be transported in a shipping container and is designed to provide instant power for defence forces in the field is being touted as a solution for disaster relief. Canberra-based ECLIPS Engineering has developed an Australian-made mobile solar energy system which can provide instant power from a shipping container, and can be easily transported.

Portable solar system could replace generators – PACE

Pop-up mobile solar PV could soon replace diesel generators as temporary power supply for military operations, disaster relief efforts and music festivals, thanks to an Australian-made innovation. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $289,725 in funding for Canberra-based ECLIPS Engineering to design, manufacture and test its rapidly redeployable Container Roll Out Solar System …

Australia’s ECLIPS launches containerised solar power system | Jane’s 360

Canberra-based ECLIPS Engineering has developed the Container Roll-Out Solar System (CROSS), a rapidly deployable and relocatable photovoltaic (PV) system designed to reduce the dependence on diesel generators during military or humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operations. CROSS

Redeployable solar system could replace diesel generators – Australian Renewable Energy Agency

Pop-up mobile solar PV could soon replace diesel generators as temporary power supply for military operations, disaster relief efforts and music festivals, thanks to an Australian-made innovation. On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $289,725 in funding for Canberra-based ECLIPS Engineering to design, manufacture and test its rapidly redeployable Container Roll Out Solar System (CROSS).

Redeployable solar system could replace diesel generators

On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $289,725 in funding for Canberra-based ECLIPS Engineering to design, manufacture and test its rapidly redeployable Container Roll Out Solar System (CROSS). CROSS is a factory assembled, relocatable solar array that has been developed to reduce the logistics challenges associated with deploying solar PV generators.

PNG Industry News – Solar Answer To Powering Relief Operations

The Australian government agency for renewable energy, ARENA, has announced K731,000 (about $290,000) in funding for Canberra-based ECLIPS Engineering to design, manufacture and test its rapidly redeployable container roll out solar system (CROSS). ARENA says pop-up mobile solar photo voltaic could soon replace diesel generators as temporary power supply for military operations, disaster relief efforts and other applications if this Australian-made innovation is used.

Mobile solar generators from Canberra firm gets government funding

ECLIPS Engineering, Canberra Mobile solar generators could replace diesel generators for military operations, disaster relief efforts and even music festivals. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has awarded $289,725 to Canberra’s ECLIPS Engineering to design, manufacture and test its pop-up concept. The Container Roll Out Solar System (CROSS) would make energy accessible to soldiers cut off from supply channels.

Diesel-busting portable solar technology wins ARENA backing

One Step Off The Grid A Canberra based engineering firm has won financial backing from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency to trial the pop-up mobile solar solution it is hoping will help displace diesel generators as the go-to source of temporary power supply.

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CROSS are available in 20ft and 40ft configurations (CROSS20 and CROSS40), and can be stacked seven high during transportation, secured to each other via twist locks, and rolled into or out of ISO shipping containers. Reusing ECLIPS’ patented Container Roll-Out Warehousing System (CROWSTM) design, the CROSS can be lifted by forklift at one end and rolled into a shipping container on its heavy-duty rollers.

Aussie ‘pop-up’ solar could bring back power when global disasters hit

An Aussie ‘pop-up solar’ innovation could be providing instant power for disaster relief around the world.

CROSS Demonstration Day – 12 April 2018

ECLIPS in partnership with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency will demonstrate its Container Roll-Out Solar System (CROSS) on

Thursday 12 April 2018 from 10 am to 12 pm, at
Exhibition Park in Canberra (Go to Whoa Strip)
Cnr Flemington Rd and Northbourne Ave
Mitchell ACT 2602
Australia

Two 40 ft CROSS modules

CROSS are factory assembled 20 ft and 40 ft relocatable ground mount solar panel arrays that can be stacked and safely transported in shipping containers, then unloaded and setup within minutes at the project site. The event will be attended by members from the renewable energy sector. Senior representatives from Federal and ACT Governments have been invited.

For more information or an invite to the CROSS Demonstration Day, contact us or call 1300 ECLIPS.