The latest quarterly results for the ACT feed-in tariff scheme show that 3536 solar panels have been installed and connected to the grid.

North Queenslanders are being warned about numerous electrical dangers in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Yasi and are instructed to seek assessment of their electricity and electrical equipment by licensed electricians.

The World Bank Group recently selected the Lighting Research Centre in the US to test LED-based, off-grid lighting products in support of the Lighting Africa program.

Australia’s electrical industry has responded strongly to recent media statements about differences in electrical contractors’ skills across state borders.

A CSIRO initiative recently demonstrated how CO₂ emissions from coal-fired power stations can be reduced by more than 80%.

Australia’s electrical and lighting manufacturers have joined forces to donate $1 million to help Queensland flood victims.

Master Electricians Australia has established a flood hotline to assist homeowners to have their power restored as safely and as quickly as possible.

NECA openly supported the action taken against electrical contractors who were recently found to have acted inappropriately and unsafely in Western Australia.

Electrical industry association Master Electricians Australia recently deployed 1125 licensed electrical contractors to help reconnect electricity to flood-affected Queensland properties.

Energy Safe Victoria has issued a guidance note to electricians advising on the inspection and testing requirements for properties that are affected by floodwater.

NBN Co has awarded three contracts totalling $1.6 billion for optical-fibre cabling and equipment for installation into the National Broadband Network over the next five years.

NBN Co recently issued a statement to remind Australia’s development industry of new arrangements to provide fibre broadband infrastructure in new estates.

A significant number of electrical contracting businesses from across Australia have registered with NECA to assist bringing electricity back to flood-affected areas in Queensland.

A NSW Government report has been released that identifies key sites for solar power in the state.

Australian electrical industry body NECA said the clean-up and recovery work required following the Queensland floods could take as long as six months to complete.