TransAlta Corporation has announced plans to build, own and operate a 150 MW combined cycle gas power station in South Hedland, Western Australia, to supply power to Horizon Power, a state-owned utility, and to Fortescue Metal's subsidiary The Pilbara Infrastructure. [ + ]

Ground-mount installations have outpaced building-mount installations in the US PV market, according to Solarbuzz, an NPD Group company. [ + ]

A four-year trial of smart-grid technologies in NSW has found the potential for a net economic benefit of up to $28 billion over the next 20 years from the deployment of smart-grid technologies in Australia. [ + ]

Yingli Solar has supplied Australia Post with a 284 kWp solar photovoltaic (PV) system through Photon Energy, a solar PV system solution provider. [ + ]

The All-Energy Australia conference will feature a multistream conference and a networking forum hosted alongside an exhibition showcasing renewable energy, clean energy, power storage and energy efficiency. [ + ]

4Cabling, a direct-to-consumer manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of cabling and IT management accessories, has been acquired by private equity company Gernis Holdings. [ + ]

Royal Philips has moved up nine places in the annual ranking of the top 50 Best Global Green Brands by brand consultancy Interbrand. Philips now holds the 14th position, up from 23rd last year. [ + ]

Madison Technologies has signed a distribution deal with 3M Communication Markets Division. [ + ]

Twelve new codes of practice to improve safety in NSW workplaces have come into force. The codes are part of the national harmonised work health and safety laws that were adopted by NSW in 2012. [ + ]

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is providing up to $20 million senior debt finance to enable Tindo Solar to locally manufacture, install and own rooftop solar arrays and sell the power to the building occupants under a new power purchase agreement (PPA) program. [ + ]

Councils across Australia are planning major works to replace inefficient street lights and relight public domains in a bid to cut costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. [ + ]

The Australian business community has welcomed the abolition of the carbon tax. [ + ]

The PreLoved Buildings Conference, to be held in Brisbane from 28-29 October, will cover everything from financial considerations of retrofits and building tuning to innovation, technology and performance improvement. [ + ]

Clipsal by Schneider Electric has launched a consumer marketing campaign - Life Is On - targeting home builders and renovators. [ + ]

A recent suggestion from an independent advisory group arguing for a radical shake-up of energy pricing structures highlights the need for mandatory energy audits and government action to assist consumers to purchase more energy-efficient devices, says NECA CEO Suresh Manickam. [ + ]