Middy's Electrical & Data, in conjunction with NECA, has awarded $90,000 worth of scholarships to 12 electrical contractors from Victoria and Tasmania. [ + ]

SolarReserve has opened an office in Perth, announcing its international expansion into Australia. The company is pursuing large-scale CSP and PV projects, with an emphasis on opportunities in the off-grid mining sector. [ + ]

As temperatures start to rise, WorkCover NSW is encouraging businesses to ensure their workers are protected when working in the heat. [ + ]

Master Electricians has opened new headquarters in Perth, officially expanding into Western Australia. [ + ]

NECA has celebrated the successes of the next generation of electrical contractors at the annual National Electrical Apprentices Awards. [ + ]

SkillsTech Australia has made the BRW 50 Most Innovative Companies list for the second year in a row. The company is the only training organisation to make the prestigious list. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

The Abbott government's plan to incentivise states to sell off public infrastructure to private interests has been condemned by the ETU. "This is all about selling out the future for a quick buck today," said ETU National Secretary Allen Hicks. [ + ]

Daman Cole has been appointed as managing director of Yingli Solar's Australian, New Zealand and Pacific operations. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

The University of Wollongong has been awarded the National Environment and Energy Efficiency Commercial Building Award for its Sustainable Buildings Research Centre. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

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. [ + ]