Power supply in the east coast market has traditionally been a one-way relationship in which large generators produce electricity, which is then distributed to consumers through the extensive east coast network. [ + ]

The Chinese-manufactured LDV V80 van has achieved only two stars in the ANCAP safety rating testing system. The tested model went on sale in Australia and New Zealand in 2013 and the rating was announced earlier this month. [ + ]

The Lighting Council has published a buyers' guide to assist consumers and installers in selecting LED lighting products. [ + ]

nbn will blast its first network satellite 36,000 kilometres into orbit on 1 October 2015. Scheduled to launch from Guiana Space Centre in South America, the satellite 'Sky Muster' is set to progressively deliver fast broadband to more than 200,000 homes and businesses in rural and remote Australia from next year. [ + ]

You are invited to submit your nominations for the 2016 Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Building Services (ARBS) Industry Awards, which open on 1 September. [ + ]

Australian start-up Organic Response has partnered with global energy company E.ON to accelerate its smart lighting expansion in Europe.

The Australasian Fleet Management Association (AfMA) is committed to promoting fleet management as a profession. In doing so, the association has developed a Graduate Certificate of Business Management (Fleet Management) with Swinburne University of Technology. [ + ]

System integrating projects for both residential and commercial facilities were recently recognised at the Clipsal by Schneider Electric Integrators Conference. [ + ]

Electrical and communications contractors and apprentices from the ACT were recognised at the annual electrical industry Excellence and Apprentice Awards hosted by NECA.

In September, leading Australian and international lighting experts will meet at the 3rd Annual Australian Smart Lighting Summit.

Calls for more government funding and enforcement in relation to non-compliant building products are being made by NECA and other building and construction industry peak bodies. [ + ]

Hybrid energy systems stand to benefit a wide range of industries, said CSIRO Fellow Dr Sukhvinder Badwal. [ + ]

A solar plant in Alice Springs has received an upgrade which includes innovative tracking technology. [ + ]

A new home electrical planning web tool designed to save contractors time and hassle by educating consumers about Clipsal products, before they call an electrician or builder, has been launched by Clipsal by Schneider Electric. [ + ]

Master Builders Australia has highlighted the complexity and the need for a user-friendly construction industry award with the release of the sixth edition of its Modern Award Manual. [ + ]