Industry News
Safe solar panel installations require electricians
NECA is calling for state electricity regulators to mandate solar energy systems be installed only by qualified electricians.
[ + ]Talented young sparkies at WorldSkills
Six young electricians shone at the recent 2010 WorldSkills Australia National Competition in Brisbane.
[ + ]NECA welcomes action on energy efficiency
NECA has praised the federal government's commitment in the recent Budget to developing renewable energy options.
[ + ]Downer secures first-release NBN contract
NBN Co has recently awarded a first-release contract to Downer Telecommunications for network design services in Townsville, Queensland.
[ + ]GBCA launches Green Star Industrial rating tool
A new Green Star rating tool for industrial facilities has been released to support the sustainable planning, design and construction of high-performance industrial buildings.
[ + ]CSIRO to build world’s largest solar power tower
CSIRO recently announced that it has commenced construction of the world's largest solar-power tower in Newcastle.
[ + ]Western Power signs UPS contract with Eaton
Eaton has been awarded a contract with Western Power to supply UPSs for the utility's major IT upgrades.
[ + ]Government heeds NECA warning
NECA has commended the government's recent reaction to the association's concerns regarding the reintroduction of a home insulation program.
[ + ]BICSI RITP credential released
BICSI has released its new RITP qualification for ITS professionals who are not engaged in network design.
[ + ]Aussie electrical innovation wins prestigious European Design Award
An Australian electrical company, Power & Data Corporation, recently received a prestigious European Red Dot Design Award for its Mainline power track electrical distribution system.
[ + ]NHP wins 2009 Frost & Sullivan award
Market research firm Frost & Sullivan recently awarded the 2009 Australia & New Zealand ‘Competitive Strategy Leadership Award’ in the low-voltage switchgear market to NHP.
[ + ]New global product marketing manager for Philips Dynalite
Philips Dynalite has appointed Peter Glasheen to the newly created role of Global Product Marketing Manager - Controls.
[ + ]Revised feed-in tariff scheme details announced in ACT
The ACT’s nation-leading feed-in tariff will pay solar generators a premium rate of 45.7c/kWh from 1 July, following detailed advice from the ACT Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission.
[ + ]Eaton appoints ANZ power distribution sales director
Eaton Corporation has recently appointed a new sales director for its Australia and New Zealand Power Distribution business unit.
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