Industry News
Company banned from Victoria's Solar Homes program
Victoria's Space Solar has been banned from participating in the Solar Homes subsidy program after being found to have employed unlicensed electrical workers to conduct unsafe work. [ + ]
RF Test Solutions will distribute ADLINK solutions in NZ
ADLINK Technology has announced RF Test Solutions as the first authorised distributor of its test and measurement solutions in New Zealand. [ + ]
Giant solar–wind farm proposed for WA
The Murchison Renewable Hydrogen Project proposes to produce green hydrogen via a large-scale combined solar and wind farm generating up to 5000 MW. [ + ]
Closing the battery production loop
Material from spent lithium-ion batteries has been successfully recovered and processed to produce new lithium-ferro-phosphate batteries. [ + ]
Yackandandah on track for 100% renewable target
Ten public buildings in Yackandandah, Victoria have switched to solar, taking the town another step closer to reaching its 100% renewable energy target. [ + ]
Vic energy upgrades, making hefty savings
In 2018, the Victorian Energy Upgrades program saved more than 6.4 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions, bringing the total of savings to almost 52 million tonnes since the scheme started in 2009. [ + ]
Distech Controls expands team in Australasia
The smart building solutions provider has added to its sales team, appointing David Murray as Regional Sales Manager for Australasia. [ + ]
MEA appoints John Horan as President
Master Electricians Australia has appointed electrical industry veteran John Horan as its new President. Horan brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the organisation. [ + ]
Nominations open for 2020 National Awards for Excellence in Lighting
Award nominations are open for the 2020 National Awards for Excellence in Lighting. The awards celebrate the achievements of companies and individuals who have excelled within the lighting industry. [ + ]
SA smart exhibition home ready for visitors
The property allows visitors to control the lighting, speakers, fans, curtains and television with the sound of their own voice. [ + ]
Energy Networks Australia responds to AEMC grid report
Energy Networks Australia has rejected claims by the AEMC that distribution networks have been slow to support increases in renewable energy. [ + ]
ABB to expand Austrian energy grid
ABB Power Grids will supply gas-insulated switchgear to Austria's transmission system operator, Austrian Power Grid. [ + ]
ASI Electrics to distribute Quantify products in Vic
Intelligent homes technology pioneer Quantify Technology has signed an agreement with ASI Electrics for the distribution of its products in Victoria. [ + ]
Stanley tapes go pink to support breast cancer patients
In support of October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, STANLEY is donating $2 from every sale of its Pink STANLEY FATMAX 8m measuring tapes to the McGrath Foundation. [ + ]
Schneider to launch new business innovation apps
The tools are reported to be integral to the digital transformation of manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, consumer packaged goods, water utilities and machine building. [ + ]
