Industry News
Renewables investment slows with lack of policy
The Clean Energy Council has highlighted that investment in renewable energy projects has plunged to levels not seen since Tony Abbott was Prime Minister. [ + ]
NBN Co enhances network with automation solution
NBN Co has installed self-healing capabilities into its transit network with the deployment of Infinera's Transcend software-defined networking (SDN) solution. [ + ]
IPD exclusive distributor of GL McGavin
The full range of products from Sydney-based company GL McGavin is now being exclusively distributed by IPD throughout Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
MOBOTIX extends partnership program
MOBOTIX has established a new platform from which partners can offer their solutions (created with MOBOTIX technology) to a wide customer base. [ + ]
All-Energy Australia program released
This year's program aligns with the event theme 'Advancing Australia's transition to a clean energy future', focused on driving growth in the clean energy and renewable sector. [ + ]
Get excited for Nordic tech event Teknologia 19
Helsinki will host Nordic tech event Teknologia 19, showcasing the latest in the tech industry — including robotics, artificial intelligence, 5G technology and digitalisation projects. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
