Industry News
Sun could jeopardise electrical systems
A fresh bout of heightened solar activity has officially begun, bringing with it increased risks for power grids, critical military, civilian and airline communications, GPS signals and even cell phones and ATM transactions.
[ + ]SA Regional Roadshows approaching
The Regional Roadshows tour will be traversing South Australia this year from 31 March to 4 April, displaying the very latest in industrial automation, instrumentation and process technology.
[ + ]Discussion open for ACT electricity feed-in tariff
A discussion paper on the feasibility and nature of an electricity feed-in tariff for the ACT has been issued by the government.
[ + ]Canberra Stadium 'going green'
Canberra Stadium will go green next year as part of the government's response to climate change.
[ + ]World-class ICT laboratory opens in Canberra
ACT Chief Minister Jon Stanhope has officially opened the $60 million National Information Communication Technology Australia (NICTA) Laboratory Facility in Canberra.
[ + ]Future growth for remote metering
'Smart' metering — the remote management of utility meters by means of two-way communication with the utility — is expected to boom in the next five years, according to a study from ABI Research.
[ + ]Siemens and Comcell bring switchboard technology to Australia
Siemens and Comcell Switchboards, an Australian manufacturer of low-voltage switchboards, have signed a licence agreement on the Siemens Sivacon Switchboard technology.
[ + ]WA Electrical and Communications Association re-brands to NECA WA
The Electrical and Communications Association (ECA) in Western Australia has restructured and re-branded to become part of the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA).
[ + ]Call to action on climate change at Bali
At the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) held in Bali in December, Philips called for action on climate change, outlining specific steps industry and government can adopt to reduce CO2 emissions while maintaining economic growth.
[ + ]Metering antenna mounting brackets are electrical hazards
Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) has issued a warning to any tradesmen working near metering antenna mounting brackets.
[ + ]Cabling standards committee receives award
The CT-001 Communications and Cabling committee was awarded the Outstanding Committee Award by Standards Australia for its exceptional service and commitment over and above that of any other committee in 2007.
[ + ]Peak industry body for Australian lighting
Lighting Council Australia has commenced operation as a Canberra-based, incorporated peak industry association for the lighting industry.
[ + ]US utility develops high-tech meter system
Michigan-based utility, Consumers Energy is developing a high-tech meter system as part of its five-year plan to invest US$6 billion in energy reliability and customer service.
[ + ]Nokia Siemens Networks aims for greener mobile networks
According to ICT market analysts Ovum, Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) has announced a new ‘solution’ aimed at helping mobile network operators reduce their energy use and carbon footprints. This forms part of a move by the vendor to position itself as a ‘green’ supplier.
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