Electrical contractor Pacific Services Group has slipped into administration, leaving hundreds of contractors across Australia jobless. [ + ]

The overall carbon footprint of solar panels is twice as high in China compared to those made in Europe, reveals a recent study from Northwestern University and the US Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory. [ + ]

Enlighten's LED high-/low-bay light range has been approved by Ecovantage for use in commercial lighting upgrade activities. [ + ]

Following feedback from its installers, Enlighten has modified the Chamaeleon light to make additional space for an easier cable termination during installation. [ + ]

Commercial buildings could cut their heating and cooling electricity use by an average of 57% with advanced energy-efficiency controls, according to a year-long trial of the controls at malls, grocery stores and other buildings. [ + ]

MEA's annual conference presents an opportunity for delegates to enjoy a much-needed family vacation and at the same time gain key insights to help boost their business value. [ + ]

In conjunction with the accreditation to AS/NZS 3197 ‘Portable electrical control or conditioning devices’, Comtest has increased its capability by being accredited for testing low-voltage mains power sockets to AS/NZS 3112 and the standard AS/NZS 3105. [ + ]

First Solar, Rio Tinto and Ingenero have reached an agreement for the development of the Weipa solar PV project in Queensland. [ + ]

In the greater New York area, ferries are a critical part of the transportation infrastructure, especially during emergency events. NY Waterway needed a video solution that could feed into a centralised system for efficient command and control of its fleet of vessels. [ + ]

NSW Fair Trading Commission has announced a recall of the Avanco brand DC solar isolators imported by Queensland-based Advancetech. [ + ]

Visionstream Australia has secured a two-year extension estimated at $90m to its NBN Co contract for new developments in Queensland, Tasmania and Victoria. [ + ]

NECA has condemned the ACT Government for again refusing to release a list of Canberra homes containing potentially deadly loose-fill asbestos. [ + ]

Ernst and Young has announced the group of entrepreneurs from around the country who are in the running to be named as this year’s Australian EY Entrepreneur Of The Year. [ + ]

Schneider Electric has unveiled the 12 teams that qualified for the finals of Go Green in the City 2014 global student challenge. The finalists were selected from among the top 100 teams that qualified for the semifinals by a jury composed of Schneider Electric business leaders. [ + ]

Forum Group has acquired energy and power optimiser powerPerfector Australia. [ + ]