Industry News
Batteries best for cheap energy storage
A model has predicted lithium-ion batteries will be the cheapest technology for storing electricity by 2050. [ + ]
Huge job boost for NT tradies
The Northern Territory Government's $100 million Public Housing Stimulus Program is expected to support up to 550 full-time jobs over the next 18 months. [ + ]
Emergency lights create smart building network
Buildings may soon be able to monitor themselves, report problems autonomously and even talk to smartphones with the rollout of an IoT solution known as EMIoT. [ + ]
New Wiring Rules become mandatory from 1 January 2019
The National Electrical and Contractors Association (NECA) is reminding electrical contractors that AS/NZS 3000:2018 becomes mandatory from 1 January 2019. [ + ]
Electrical workers fail to use independent earth for polarity testing
The Queensland Electrical Safety Office (ESO) is reminding electrical workers to use an independent earth whenever possible, rather than the installation earthing system. [ + ]
'Women in Electrical Trades Roadmap' launched
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has launched the 'Women in Electrical Trades Roadmap'. [ + ]
'Sun in a box' could power a small city
Researchers have come up with a conceptual design for a system to store renewable energy and deliver that energy back into an electric grid on demand. [ + ]
Upcoming changes to NCC 2019
With the new year quickly approaching, the Australian Building Codes Board has outlined how the 2019 National Construction Code differs from the 2016 edition. [ + ]
Hydrogen standards to guide Australia's future energy
Standards Australia has been working on developing hydrogen standards as Australia transitions to a low-carbon future. [ + ]
Schneider Electric expands data centre infrastructure offerings
Schneider Electric has continued to roll out EcoStruxure IT Expert, and introduced its expanded power portfolio and TIER-Ready designs for the data centre industry. [ + ]
Technology to improve data transfer in 5G networks
The technology aims to allow cellular communication nodes in 5G systems to partition bandwidth more efficiently to improve end-to-end data transmission rates. [ + ]
SA's big battery a "game changer" for the energy sector
After its first year of operation, the Hornsdale Power Reserve (HPR) has "delivered on high expectations of its performance and market impact", according to an Aurecon report. [ + ]
Government extends support to hire adult apprentices
A $27.7 million initiative will extend the Support for Adult Australian Apprentices payment for employers who take on an eligible apprentice aged 21 to 24 years. [ + ]
Electrical cables used for fire-resistant cladding
A researcher has found that the plastic insulation around electrical cables can be used to make an organic, non-combustible and lightweight cladding core. [ + ]
Avoiding the dangers of DIY Christmas lights
MEA has recommended a number of safety tips home owners should follow to avoid electrical incidents in the lead-up to Christmas. [ + ]
