Industry News
Semitransparent solar cells for solar windows
Korean scientists have developed a semitransparent solar cell that is said to be highly efficient and functions effectively as a thermal mirror. [ + ]
Market reform key to turbocharge energy storage
Targeted electricity market reform, rather than long-term public funding, is the key to unlocking the full benefits from energy storage technology as Australia shifts to renewable energy, according Clean Energy Council's latest policy paper. [ + ]
Small businesses most vulnerable to scammers
Nearly 6000 businesses reported being targeted by scams in 2016 with losses totalling around $3.8 million. [ + ]
All 12 large-scale solar projects reach financial close
Twelve large-scale solar projects are on track to become a reality, as the twelfth and final project reaches financial close. [ + ]
Security 2017 announces speaker line-up
The speaker line-up for the 2017 Security Exhibition & Conference has just been announced. [ + ]
Lighting controls forum in Sydney this week
Lighting Council Australia will be holding a lighting controls forum for electrical contractors, lighting systems designers and lighting industry opinion leaders. [ + ]
15 MW Sunshine Coast solar farm to be fully operational soon
The 15 MW Sunshine Coast Solar Farm in Valdora is on track to be fully operational soon. [ + ]
Osram acquires stake in plantCube developer
Osram has acquired a stake in Munich-based start-up agrilution. [ + ]
Western Sydney Airport — an "opportunity" for contractors
The federal government's intention to build the Western Sydney Airport will provide an enormous economic opportunity for NSW electrical contractors, said the CEO of the National Electrical and Communication Association (NECA), Suresh Manickam. [ + ]
New alliance to get light fixtures IoT-ready
Global lighting and LED driver manufacturers, IoT technology companies and industry groups have joined forces to form the IoT-Ready Alliance. [ + ]
Siemon appoints new Technical Services Manager
Cabling solutions company Siemon has appointed Scott Jug as the new Technical Services Manager for the Asia Pacific region. [ + ]
Warren & Brown inducted into Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame
Warren & Brown Technologies has been inducted into the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame. [ + ]
Budget 2017 delivers wins for small businesses
Budget 2017 has delivered a number of measures supporting small businesses. Here are the highlights: [ + ]
National energy event to feature grid edge experts
Australian and international experts will provide insights on the changing energy landscape at Energy Networks Australia's Welcome to the Grid Edge Seminar on Wednesday, 10 May in Sydney. [ + ]
Redflow scores major telco sale
Energy storage company Redflow has scored its largest single sale of ZBM2 zinc-bromine flow batteries, worth about US$600,000 (AU$800,000), for multiple sites in the Pacific Islands. [ + ]
