Industry News
Three incidents spark concern about working under powerlines
Three serious incidents in less than a month call for more care working near overhead powerlines. [ + ]
Funding for solutions to increase DER within LV networks
ARENA is funding a solution to overcome challenges for distribution network service providers in managing distributed energy resources within LV networks. [ + ]
Contractor loses licence over multiple infringements
Queensland's Electrical Licensing Committee has disqualified an electrical worker from holding an electrical work licence for five years. [ + ]
Factoring human interaction into smart cities
How do residents understand and interact with the new technologies presented by smart cities? [ + ]
Tweed Shire backs solar under Renewable Energy Action Plan
Tweed Shire Council has committed to a new two-year program of renewable energy and energy efficiency works across its facilities. [ + ]
Comms engineers and techs to hit Wellington next week
Comms Connect NZ returns to Wellington next week after a two-year COVID hiatus. [ + ]
JH Market expands into New Zealand
Electrical wholesaler JH Market has announce the launch of local operations in New Zealand. [ + ]
Clipsal Solar partners with Wattwatchers
When hardware-agnostic Clipsal Solar started talking with software-agnostic Wattwatchers Digital Energy, the companies found an opportunity. [ + ]
AI to drive energy savings in commercial buildings
Autonomous AI technology provider BrainBox AI has announced a partnership with data intelligence provider Skyfii. [ + ]
Getting across AS/NZS 5139
For contractors and engineers looking to decipher AS/NZS 5139, this online course might be just the ticket. [ + ]
Pierlite to illuminate up to 1000 NSW public schools
Pierlite will provide LED lighting for NSW public schools as part of a statewide lighting upgrade program. [ + ]
MEA urges caution after spike in electrical incidents
MEA is urging homeowners to check their electrical safety, after a summer in which Australia has suffered multiple electrical fires and fatalities. [ + ]
Q CELLS awarded 'Top Brand PV' for sixth consecutive year
Q CELLS has secured the 'Top Brand PV 2021' seal from EuPD Research for the sixth year in a row in Australia. [ + ]
NT grants available for electrical and fire safety upgrades
The Northern Territory Government is investing more than $2.1 million to improve housing safety under two new programs. [ + ]
Car sharing — the future of the fleet?
Climate change, cost savings and legislation change the way we use our vehicles and get our staff and resources from place to place. [ + ]
