Industry News
Smart grid initiative officially launched by government
The Rudd government officially invited industry bids to transform Australia's energy grid through the Smart Grid, Smart City initiative on 29 October.
[ + ]Seven new Tasmanian locations to receive high-speed broadband
Stage 2 of the National Broadband Network rollout in Tasmania will see optical fibre being installed in seven regional, urban and outer-urban locations.
[ + ]NBN architecture draft paper released for public comment
A discussion paper addressing the proposed national broadband network architecture has been released for public comment.
[ + ]Revised standards for electrical installations in hazardous areas
Standards Australia has published two new standards for electrical installations in hazardous areas to supersede existing standards.
[ + ]Revised standards for electrical installations in hazardous areas
Standards Australia has published two new standards for electrical installations in hazardous areas standards to supersede existing standards.
[ + ]New standard for unified smart home network
The new ITU G.hn standard for wired home networking has recently received international approval.
[ + ]NGERS energy reporting discussion paper released
A discussion paper, providing guidance to the construction industry on reporting obligations under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act, has been released to the construction industry for comment.
[ + ]Smart grid needs standards to be set now, says manufacturer
Powerline chipset manufacturer, DS2, is calling for IP-based standards to be established for the infrastructure needed to support the smart grid of the future.
[ + ]Anixter to distribute Liebert
Anixter has been appointed by Emerson Network Power to distribute its Liebert UPS power protection products in Australia and New Zealand.
[ + ]Victorian Engineering Excellence Awards
A number of major electrical projects were recognised in the Victorian Engineers Australia Engineering Excellence Awards.
[ + ]More Powerline-certified home automation products
The Universal Powerline Association has certified a number of home automation products for performance and interoperability.
[ + ]Debate over powerline home automation standards
International home-automation standards seem to have stalled over interoperability issues. Meetings being held by standards bodies in October will work towards resolving many of these issues.
[ + ]New energy leader for Siemens
Dr Bertram Ehmann has joined Siemens Australia to lead the company in delivering sustainable energy solutions.
[ + ]Philips Dynalite helps building achieve Lighting Design Award
Philips Dynalite lighting control systems were used in a creative lighting design that helped a building secure a Best Public Building award.
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