Industry News
CSA gets accreditation to test ANSI's third edition of Medical Electrical Equipment Standard
CSA has received first accreditation in the world to test ANSI's third edition of Medical Electrical Equipment Standard.
[ + ]South Australia's best electrical and communications contractors named
The peak electrical industy body has recognised eight projects completed by South Australia's best electrical and communications contractors at the NECA Awards of Excellence.
[ + ]Electrical industry calls on WA landlords to install safety switches
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has called on landlords in Western Australia to ensure they have residual current devices installed to help prevent electrical incidents in the home.
[ + ]NECA recognises Tasmania’s best electricians and projects
Four companies across five categories received the top state award in front of over 260 industry representatives including contractors, educators and government representatives in Elwick last week.
[ + ]Chunghwa Telecom selects Spirent for cloud security testing
Chunghwa Telecom Laboratories (CHTTL), the research and development arm of Chunghwa Telecom in Taiwan, has chosen solutions from Spirent Communications to help validate the security of its cloud computing centres.
[ + ]NESMA backs call for new electrical fitter licence
Switchboard manufacturers’ peak body in NSW is strongly backing a call for broad industry support for changes to the National Occupational Licensing System (NOLS) to include a new electrical fitter licence.
[ + ]Green Globe Award winners announced
The NSW Government’s annual environment awards were held on Tuesday at NSW Parliament House, hosted by the Minister for the Environment and Heritage, Robyn Parker.
[ + ]NECA warns against DIY solar installations
Installing solar panels yourself is extremely dangerous and illegal, warns the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA).
[ + ]NECA recognises top electrical apprentices
NECA has recognised three electrical apprentices who demonstrated consistent levels of excellence.
[ + ]ABB acquires Epyon
ABB has acquired Epyon B.V., an early leader in electric vehicle charging infrastructure solutions focusing on DC fast-charging stations and network charger software.
[ + ]UNSW researchers claim new solar efficiency record
The researchers from UNSW’s Photovoltaics Technology Transfer team claim to have achieved a new world benchmark of 19.3% efficiency for a mass-produced, crystalline silicon solar cell.
[ + ]'Solar on steroids' with carbon pricing package
The $10bn Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) will provide the financial settings that big solar projects need to get off the ground, said John Grimes, Chief Executive of the Australian Solar Energy Society.
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