Hino Motor Sales Australia has announced a recall on the Hino 300 Series trucks. [ + ]

NECA is calling on government to adopt its policy relating to Home Safety Electrical Audits, following the recent death of a young man in Sydney. [ + ]

The Clean Energy Council (CEC) says that the government's obsession with ruling particular policies in or out is taking the focus from where it needs to be — on the goal of replacing old coal power plants with renewable energy at the lowest possible cost. [ + ]

Searching for available trademarks is now easier thanks to IP Australia's trademark database search tool. It replaces the current ATMOSS system. [ + ]

CSIRO will partner with start-up Ecocentric under a licensing and research agreement to develop the 'Numen' energy system, which recognises the electrical 'fingerprint' of individual appliances. The aim is to increase energy efficiency in buildings. [ + ]

The MY 17 Isuzu D-Max ute has been awarded five safety stars under the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) scheme. [ + ]

The sparc-FMA International Lighting & Facilities Event (sparc-FMA) will be held over three days, from 30 May–1 June 2017, at the new International Convention Centre at Darling Harbour — in the very heart of Vivid Sydney. [ + ]

Genex Power has achieved financial close for phase one of the Kidston solar project in Queensland, Australia. The news means that First Solar will supply 63 MW DC of advanced thin-film photovoltaic (PV) modules to the project, which will produce approximately 145,000 MWh of electricity in its first year of operation. [ + ]

The Electrical Trades Union (ETU) says operational failings of the energy system in parts of Australia will only be overcome by dismantling the National Electricity Market. National Secretary Allen Hicks said the national market is a complete failure, which has been highlighted by recent extreme weather across many regions. [ + ]

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is teaming up with software developer Drone Complier to deliver an app it hopes will reduce the risk of mid-air collision between drones and aircraft. [ + ]

CSIRO offshoot and energy storage company Ecoult has been awarded $4.1 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to support further development and innovation necessary to transition to a renewables-based economy. [ + ]

More than 20 large renewable energy projects are either already under construction or will start this year, delivering an unprecedented program of works which will create almost 3000 direct jobs and generate more than $5 billion of investment, according to new analysis from the Clean Energy Council (CEC). [ + ]

Australian energy technology company Wattwatchers has achieved formal US and Canadian approval of its flagship Auditor 6M device. The company, which specialises in enabling over-the-internet meter and control solutions, worked with US test lab CETECOM to meet requirements for North American cellular operators. [ + ]

Master Builders Australia (MBA) is confident that 2017 is off to a good start in terms of business confidence. MBA National Manager – Housing Matthew Pollock said improved conditions in the December 2016 quarter combined with positive sentiment across both residential and commercial sectors have created sales and profitability increases and the highest employment intentions since 2014. [ + ]

Application-oriented research organisation Fraunhofer says it will revolutionise energy management with the development of a new, high-tech electric meter. [ + ]