Industry News
Register for Schneider's Innovation Day 2020
Schneider Electric's Innovation Day, which brings together the IT, data centre and built environment industries, will be held on 21 May 2020. [ + ]
The power grid of the future
A power grid that can provide maximum value from solar and batteries, and that can support two-way electricity flows, is being planned by energy networks. [ + ]
Critical energy works during COVID-19
A fact sheet that details what critical works are and why they must continue during the COVID-19 pandemic has been released by Energy Networks Australia. [ + ]
Electrician warns others against working live
An electrician who was seriously burnt by an arc flash explosion is sharing his story to help prevent injuries and deaths. [ + ]
FIMER energy storage solution joins SA battery scheme
A residential energy storage solution by FIMER has been included on the SA Home Battery Scheme. [ + ]
Data centre project to begin in NT
A $120 million data centre project is expected to begin in the Northern Territory during early 2021. [ + ]
Worker death sparks $30K fine for solar company
A conviction and $30,000 fine has been issued to a solar installer, after a worker fell and was killed at a Bendigo construction site. [ + ]
WF Media launches education tech channel
Bucking the recent trend of media bad news stories, Westwick-Farrow Media has this week launched a new education technology media channel. [ + ]
Are you using the right safety switch?
Selecting and installing a suitable safety switch for equipment on a circuit is the responsibility of electrical contractors. [ + ]
$42K fine issued for unsafe electrical work
A small concreting business and its director have been fined a total of $42,500 for unsafe electrical practices. [ + ]
Five electrical workers face disciplinary action
Disciplinary action, including fines, was taken against five electrical licence holders during February–March 2020. [ + ]
COVID-19 rules for work vehicle travel
Managing the risk of COVID-19 spread is difficult when colleagues need to travel with one another in the same vehicle. [ + ]
Commercial solar lighting guidance published
The informative guide seeks to address the lack of appropriate regulations and misinformation surrounding solar lighting products. [ + ]
Powering the home office
The additional electricity costs incurred when working from home have been outlined in a new fact sheet from Energy Networks Australia. [ + ]
Funding for renewable energy start-ups
Renewable energy start-ups will receive federal government funding to help get them off the ground. [ + ]
