Industry News
Nexans deploys world's longest and deepest 420 kV XLPE cable system
Nexans has been engaged to deploy the world's longest and deepest 420 kV XLPE cable system. The €78 million project is part of a new power link crossing two of Norway's fjords. [ + ]
GTA calls for funding for proven training programs
Investment in training is vital to ensure job opportunities for young Australians, GTA says. The national peak body for group training organisations has called for continued government support to enable apprentices and trainees to begin and complete their training. [ + ]
Philips and Pierlite end lamp distribution agreement in Australia
Philips Lighting and Pierlite Australia have agreed to end their 10-year lamp distributor agreement in Australia, effective 10 March 2014. Pierlite will, however, continue to represent a suite of Philips professional luminaires for the region. [ + ]
Rockwell Automation appoints new state manager for Victoria and Tasmania
Rockwell Automation has appointed Tim Keech as State Manager, Victoria and Tasmania. [ + ]
Alcatel-Lucent and LITC to deploy new 1000 km undersea cable system linking Tripoli to Benghazi
Alcatel-Lucent has signed a turnkey contract with the Libyan International Telecommunication Company (LITC) to build a new 1000 km undersea cable system linking the country's capital, Tripoli, to Benghazi. [ + ]
SA leads the country in renewable energy uptake
When it comes to renewable energy, South Australia leads the way, new data from the ABS shows. The percentage of SA residences with renewable electricity systems such as solar panels has increased by 352% between 2010 and 2012. [ + ]
The Future of HVAC 2014: call for abstracts
AIRAH is calling for abstracts for The Future of HVAC 2014 conference, to be held in Sydney from 16-17 July. [ + ]
Ai Group voices support for reinstated ABCC
The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has voiced its support for the restoration of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC). [ + ]
Data Centre Strategy Summit returns in 2014
Following a successful event in February 2013, the Australian Data Centre Strategy Summit will return in March 2014. The summit comprises 40 keynotes, plus roundtables, collaborative think-tanks, prequalified one-on-one meetings, an exhibition and workshops. [ + ]
Philips achieves 2013 sales targets, remains cautious about future
Philips has reported a successful Q4 2013, with a comparable sales growth of 7% and operational results up by 20%. The company says it achieved its 2013 sales targets set in 2011. [ + ]
South Africa tops Emerging PV Markets Attractiveness Index
Scoring 66 out of 100 in the IHS Emerging PV Markets Attractiveness Index for Q4 2013, South Africa came in a full 17 points ahead of second-ranked Thailand. [ + ]
Survey reveals air-conditioning ignorance in Aust population
Recent heatwaves have seen Australian consumers relying heavily on their air conditioners, but recent research from LG shows that few people actually know how much their air conditioner use bumps up their electricity bill. [ + ]
BICSI seeking CT-001 representative
Peter Meijer, BICSI South Pacific's representative on the CT-001 standards committee, has announced his intention to step down from the role. BICSI is seeking a suitable member to take on the role once Meijer steps down in mid-February. [ + ]
Solar Decathlon team honoured on Australia Day
The Wollongong Lord Mayor has presented the University of Wollongong (UOW) Solar Decathlon team with the Lord Mayor's Special Award as part of the city's Australia Day Awards. [ + ]
Bright lights and saliva to save thousands of lives
The Cooperative Research Centre is working to develop new devices and systems to protect workers and drivers from fatigue, including dynamic lighting systems and sweat and saliva testing for fatigue. [ + ]
