Industry News
2017 NECA Vic Excellence Awards announced
The National Electrical & Communications Association (NECA) has announced the winners of the 2017 NECA Victoria Excellence Awards. [ + ]
Construction to begin on two Qld solar farms
Construction is about to begin on two new large-scale solar farms near Collinsville in north Queensland. [ + ]
Philips lights up Canada's railway tunnel
The almost 160-year-old Brockville Railway Tunnel in Brockville, Canada, has been illuminated with Philips LED lights. [ + ]
MBA urges contractors to make mental and physical health a priority
Master Builders Australia is urging builders, contractors and tradies to make their physical and mental health a priority. [ + ]
Tasmania's best electrical and communications contractors named
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has announced Tasmania's best electrical and communications contractors and apprentices at its annual awards. [ + ]
Cleantech Effect to focus on energy sustainability
Peer-to-peer trading, microgrids and community-driven energy projects — are they key to future energy sustainability in our communities? [ + ]
SAFETYconnect 2017 — compliance, safety and a high-voltage mock trial
If you manufacture or import products to sell into Australian or international markets and would like to learn about product certification and compliance, then the two-day SAFETYconnect 2017 conference and exhibition is a must-attend event for you. [ + ]
Switchboard safety — understand the risks
Queensland's Electrical Safety Office is reminding electrical workers to carry out a risk assessment before removing switchboard panels. [ + ]
Warren & Brown signs distribution deal with US company
Warren & Brown Technologies has signed a distribution agreement with US-based QPC Fiber Optic Solutions to supply QPC's harsh environment and multifibre connectivity solutions throughout Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Prysmian to pay $3.5 million penalty for engaging in cartel conduct
The Federal Court has imposed a penalty of $3.5 million against Prysmian for engaging in cartel conduct in relation to the supply of high-voltage land cables in Australia. [ + ]
Jinko and SERIS in bifacial solar partnership
The Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore and JinkoSolar R&D Center have announced their collaboration on an innovative research and development project over the next three years. [ + ]
Guidance note for smart city standards released
The Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand has released a new guidance note with an aim to raise awareness of standards and frameworks related to smart cities. [ + ]
Chloe Munro recognised by CEC
The former chair of the Clean Energy Regulator has received the Outstanding Contribution to Industry Award from the Clean Energy Council. [ + ]
UTS issues large-scale renewable RFPs
The University of Technology Sydney is canvassing proposals to secure enough renewable energy to fully offset the energy use of buildings developed under the university's $1.3bn City Campus Master Plan Program. [ + ]
NECA at INTEGRATE 2017
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has announced that it will be hosting an educational session at the 2017 Integrate show in Melbourne, in conjunction with its cabler registrar (ACRS). [ + ]
