Industry News
Electrical standards keep Australia safe
With the kick-off of Electrical Safety Week, Standards Australia is highlighting the standards followed by members of the construction, manufacturing and electrical community to help make Australia safe. [ + ]
MEA advancing apprenticeships
Master Electricians Australia is getting behind an incentive to boost electrical industry apprenticeships to address the industry's skills shortage. [ + ]
Get battery trained to prepare for new standard
To prepare businesses for the new battery standard AS/NZS 5139, Glen Morris is running four-day solar and battery storage training courses at the Smart Energy Lab. [ + ]
Vic Solar Homes Program gets rebate boost
Following discussions with the Smart Energy Council, the Victorian Government has announced an additional 23,000 rebates for this financial year under the Solar Homes Program. [ + ]
Uptime Institute Tier IV Certification for NEXTDC's S2 Sydney
NEXTDC's S2 Sydney data centre has achieved Uptime Institute's Tier IV Certification for Design Documents. [ + ]
Join NPL's power cycling webinar
The UK's National Measurement Institute, NPL, is hosting a webinar on the use of power cycling testing for power electronic applications. [ + ]
Energy Next to launch in 2020
A new industry exhibition is launching in 2020, focusing on the latest in renewable energy and energy efficiency technology. [ + ]
UK tech could defend against national power blackouts
A team of scientists at the University of Birmingham in the UK have developed a technology that could protect against electricity blackouts. [ + ]
M2 Melbourne awarded gold certification for operational sustainability
NEXTDC's M2 Melbourne data centre has been recognised for its sustainable and operational excellence, achieving Uptime Institute's Tier IV Gold Certification for Operational Sustainability. [ + ]
Honeywell introduces next-gen building and cyber solutions
Honeywell has introduced a suite of building integration and cyber solutions to help enterprises optimise their facility operations and safety measures. [ + ]
Electrical industry honours NSW's brightest sparks
NSW's most outstanding electricians have been honoured at the 2019 Master Electricians Australia Excellence Awards. [ + ]
STP sends Reckon cloud users skywards
Reckon has reported $39.2m in revenue for the first six months of 2019, seeing a significant increase in cloud adoption following the ATO's Single Touch Payroll reporting requirement. [ + ]
Groundbreaking experience awaits new Sydney theatre patrons
NEC Australia and West HQ have formed a partnership that will see NEC digital display systems and ICT solutions featured at the entertainment, fitness, lifestyle and accommodation hub. [ + ]
Plumbers audited for electrical safety
The Electrical Safety Office is auditing plumbers who perform restricted electrical work as part of their business to ensure they are following electrical safety guidelines. [ + ]
Electricity Safety Week approaches
Electricity Safety Week 2019 is being held on 2–6 September, with events tailored for industry leaders, electrical workers, contractors and apprentices. [ + ]
