Industry News
Cherry Tree Wind Farm approved
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has approved Infigen Energy's Cherry Tree Wind Farm, which will be located near Seymour, north of Melbourne. The decision has been welcomed by Clean Energy Council Chief Executive David Green. [ + ]
Yingli Solar appoints MD for Oceania region
Daman Cole has been appointed as managing director of Yingli Solar's Australian, New Zealand and Pacific operations. [ + ]
Backup power supply for NBN - invitation for public comment
The ACMA has invited comment on the regulatory safeguards that should apply as NBN moves to introduce optional battery backup for most new NBN fibre connections. [ + ]
ACCC deliberates on NBN Co's varied Special Access Undertaking
If the ACCC accepts the SAU, it will form a key part of the regulatory framework governing the price and other terms by which NBN Co supplies services over its fibre, wireless and satellite networks to telecommunications companies. [ + ]
ASHRAE seeks comment on proposed standard
ASHRAE is seeking comments on a proposed standard that addresses the unique energy requirements of data centres. Standard 90.4P is being developed in response to requests to recognise the energy performance profiles unique to data centres. [ + ]
Sustainable Buildings Research Centre wins Master Builders' award
The University of Wollongong has been awarded the National Environment and Energy Efficiency Commercial Building Award for its Sustainable Buildings Research Centre. [ + ]
Dwindling solar demand could cost 3400 jobs
Despite two million Australian homes having solar installed, the phase-out of government support programs has seen demand drop off, a new report from REC Agents Association (RAA) shows. [ + ]
Dessert supplier gets sweet boost from solar PV system
Yingli Solar has completed a contract through its installation partner EnviroGroup to supply an 80 kW solar PV system for an award-winning Victorian dessert supplier. [ + ]
China and HK run data centres at high temperature
Data centre professionals in China and Hong Kong run their data centres at a higher temperature despite a long-term belief that a cooler temperature means more efficient operation with less risk of equipment downtime, reveals a recent survey. [ + ]
ABB signs $33 million service contract with QGC
ABB has signed a long-term service agreement (LTSA) with QGC, a wholly owned subsidiary of BG Group, to provide planned and unplanned maintenance for the up- and mid-stream facilities at Queensland Curtis Liquefied Natural Gas (QCLNG). [ + ]
Partnership creates magic carpets
Philips has partnered with carpet producer Desso to create new products combining LED lighting with light-transmissive carpet. [ + ]
ACCC clears way for NBN Co to buy TransACT's FTTP network
The ACCC has cleared the way for the NBN Co takeover of TransACT's fibre to the premises network. [ + ]
Schneider's Energy University endorsed by the IHEA
Schneider Electric's Energy University has been officially endorsed by the Institute of Hospital Engineering Australia (IHEA) as a recognised source of educational and developmental material. [ + ]
Magellan Power to supply energy storage system to TransGrid
Magellan Power has been awarded a contract to supply a demand management system to TransGrid, the owner and operator of one of the largest high-voltage transmission networks in Australia. [ + ]
Pink batts Royal Commission welcomed by industry
Master Electricians Australia has welcomed the launch of the $25 million royal commission into the controversial pink batts program. [ + ]