Industry News
LG Chem recognises top Australian installers
At the 'Top Installer Award 2018', held for the first time in Australia on 15–16 February, LG Chem rewarded the top five installers of its home battery (RESU). [ + ]
Fake Queensland electrician fined $100,000
Both consumers and contractors are reminded to check electrical contractor licences, after a man has been fined for posing as a qualified electrician in Queensland. [ + ]
Phase 3 signs distribution deal with Connector-Tech ALS
British-based Phase 3 has appointed Connector-Tech ALS as the official distributor for its Powersafe and Showsafe products in the Asia–Pacific region. [ + ]
ABB and Rolls-Royce announce microgrid partnership
The global partnership will offer an energy-efficient microgrid solution for utilities, commercial and industrial entities. [ + ]
Power worker dies during maintenance work
An Ausgrid linesman has died after being electrocuted while working on the replacement of a low-voltage power pole in Lane Cove. [ + ]
Scientists develop energy-efficient superconducting cable
KIT scientists developed the High-temperature Superconductor Cross Conductor, which can transport electrical energy with hardly any losses. [ + ]
Power outages down in 2018 — Eaton
More than 1.1 million people were affected by 167 power outages in ANZ in 2018, but overall power outages decreased for the first time in four years. [ + ]
Better safety needed on solar farms
Over the past year, audits and investigations around 30 Queensland solar farms have identified a number of electrical safety issues. [ + ]
Rooftop solar generates 4% of total electricity
Renewables now account for 21.2% of Australia's electricity generation, contributing to decreasing emissions, according to the March National Energy Emissions Audit. [ + ]
NT installs more smart LED lighting
Darwin will replace close to 10,000 streetlights and Palmerston will replace 5000 streetlights with wirelessly connected LEDs. [ + ]
Support for the energy-sharing economy
A report has found Australians support platforms similar to Airbnb or Uber that would enable them to share their excess power, particularly if it benefits those in need. [ + ]
Energy monitor can find electrical failures before they happen
MIT researchers have developed a sensor that can monitor wiring in a building, ship or factory and signal when repairs are needed. [ + ]
Funding to improve forecasting of wind and solar farms
ARENA has awarded $9.41 million to 11 projects to trial short-term forecasting at large-scale wind and solar farms across Australia. [ + ]
Melbourne Uni transitions to smart campuses
The university is using the Boomi Master Data Hub to create a centralised data synchronisation hub to link up its IT environment. [ + ]
APS Industrial and Rittal announce exclusive distribution deal
APS Industrial and Rittal have strengthened their partnership with the announcement that APS is the exclusive distribution partner for Rittal's Ri4Power type-tested modular switchboard system. [ + ]
