Industry News
Buildings producing their own energy
An industrialised and innovative facade that turns solar energy into heat to reduce energy demand in old buildings will soon be available in Europe. [ + ]
From bread to bulb?
US researchers have discovered a way to create LEDs from food and beverage waste. [ + ]
Will storage disrupt the utility business model?
Many view storage as a transformative force that could truly disrupt the energy industry and empower consumers in a way that was previously impossible. [ + ]
Emerson Network Power promotes Robert Linsdell to A/NZ MD
Emerson Network Power has promoted Robert Linsdell to the position of managing director of its Australia/New Zealand (A/NZ) business. [ + ]
Anti-dumping reforms level the playing field
Australia has reformed its anti-dumping system effective from today with an aim to level the playing field for Australian manufacturers and producers. [ + ]
Solco announces strategic alliance with L&H
Solco's energy retail business, GO energy, has entered into a key strategic alliance with L&H Group which will see the latter market and sell GO energy's products and services. [ + ]
Optical fibre start-up gets capital boost
A former navy man from Brisbane has received a capital boost for his optical fibre start-up, Lightcore Tech, with funding from RMIT University. [ + ]
Rio Tinto deploys driverless trucks
Rio Tinto has deployed 69 driverless trucks across three iron ore mine sites in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The trucks are controlled from an operations centre in Perth, over 1200 kilometres away. [ + ]
New leader for construction industry peak body
Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF) has announced the appointment of it new executive director, James Cameron. [ + ]
nbn's campaign to address skilled telco shortage
nbn has launched a new campaign to attract a new generation of workers to build and maintain the nbn network, as well as address a telecommunications skills shortage. [ + ]
Hino 300 Series product safety recall
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued a product safety notice on the Hino 300 Series vehicles. [ + ]
GreenSync wins energy award at Australian Technologies Competition
GreenSync has edged out tough competition to win the Energy Technology Award for the Australian Technologies Competition. [ + ]
Apprentice death is a tragic reminder: NECA
The death of a young apprentice in Victoria has prompted the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) to remind all electrical apprentices, electricians and contractors about the dangers of working with live electricity. [ + ]
NECA Victoria leadership change
NECA has announced the departure of the Victorian Chapter Council's executive director. [ + ]
nbn trials new and faster broadband
nbn has been trialling new broadband technology, G.Fast, which delivers lightning-fast speeds over existing copper lines. [ + ]
