Industry News
Competitive advantage and digital transformation
ABB will showcase digital solutions designed to improve efficiencies, lower operating costs and enhance competitive advantage at its inaugural ABB Customer World – Australia event. [ + ]
Precision cooling partnership
Schneider Electric has announced High Technology Control (HTC) as a new specialist precision cooling partner in Australia. [ + ]
Preventing electrical shock when installing pools
The Queensland Electrical Safety Office is reminding electrical contractors and pool and spa installers about the specific requirements for equipotential bonding of steel reinforcing. [ + ]
Raising the bottom line
Simple energy efficiency improvements in new housing stock can cut Australia's emissions by 10.8 million tonnes. [ + ]
Funding for two pumped hydro storage projects
Two pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) projects have received $1m in government funding. [ + ]
Clampdown on electricity meter installation delays
The Turnbull Government is submitting a rule change request to the AEMC to introduce maximum time frames for meter installations. [ + ]
ARBS 2018 Speaker Series — program overview
ARBS, Australia's only international trade exhibition for the HVAC&R and building services industries, has announced an outline of the ARBS 2018 Speaker Series. [ + ]
Partnership to drive Aus EV uptake
A new public participation program by Evenergi hopes to increase the number of electric vehicles on Australian roads and boost solar and storage installations in homes. [ + ]
SA: Australia's energy storage hot spot
South Australia is the leading state for renewables and energy storage, thanks to major projects such as the the world's largest virtual power plant. [ + ]
Tradie drought threatens Australia's green future — MEA
The drop in the number of Australians taking up apprenticeships or traineeships threatens Australia's green future, warns MEA. [ + ]
Solar PV power systems — electrical licensing requirements
The Queensland Electrical Safety Office's (ESO) recent industry engagement and incident investigations have shown there is confusion around the licensing requirements for solar PV systems. [ + ]
Building Wiring Cable compliance rules — extension approved
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has successfully negotiated an extension to new Building Wiring Cable requirements with NSW Fair Trading. [ + ]
CommScope and Fluke team up
CommScope has partnered with Fluke Networks to help ensure optimum fibre-optic cabling performance. [ + ]
Solar microgrid to power SA produce market
The South Australian Produce Market will install 1600 solar panels and a large lithium-ion battery on its facility at Pooraka. [ + ]
SA, Tesla's $800m, 250 MW virtual power plant
The South Australian Government has announced plans to build a 250 MW virtual power plant. [ + ]
