Industry News
Victoria's renewable energy employment boom
A report found Victoria leads in large-scale renewable energy construction jobs, and the Victorian Government rebate will see an increase in rooftop solar installation jobs. [ + ]
5G to fast-track smart cities
The fifth-generation wireless network is expected to fast-track the smart city, but there is still more to be done to prepare for 5G in the smart city space. [ + ]
ABB's solar and EV charging solutions in Melbourne
ABB's REACT 2 residential storage solution, compact skid and Terra HPC electric vehicle charger are on display at All Energy Australia. [ + ]
SimPRO provides online learning resource
The simPRO Learning | Toolbox is designed to provide the trade services industry with knowledge about the technology they use for coordinating business operations. [ + ]
Enphase, Solar Analytics partner for rooftop solar monitoring trial
The companies have teamed up to implement a trial for an enhanced solar monitoring and home energy management service for homes and businesses. [ + ]
IoT presents $30bn opportunity for Australia's tech sector
The Internet of Things (IoT) presents a $30 billion opportunity for Australia's tech sector by 2023. [ + ]
Top award for Canberra Virtual Power Plant
Canberra-based Reposit Power has received the Sir William Hudson Award from Engineers Australia. [ + ]
Industry welcomes cancellation of VET FEE-HELP debts
New legislation aims to strengthen existing protections for students against the inappropriate actions of some unscrupulous VET providers. [ + ]
Global EMC specialist wins IEEE award
Global EMC specialist Keith Armstrong has won the IEEE's new Excellence in Continuing EMC Education Award. [ + ]
37 recommendations for building better cities
A new report calls for development of a national plan of settlement, providing a national vision for Australian cities and regions over the next 50 years. [ + ]
2018 NECA NSW Excellence Awards — winners announced
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has announced the winners of the 2018 NECA NSW Excellence Awards. [ + ]
CEC Solar Design and Installation Awards — finalists announced
Finalists for the 2018 Clean Energy Council Solar Design and Installation Awards have been announced. [ + ]
APS Industrial opens new head office, national distribution centre
APS Industrial has opened a new head office and national distribution centre in Melbourne. [ + ]
US funding for Brisbane-based EV charging company
Brisbane-based Tritium is receiving $400,000 in funding from the EPRI in the US for developing an extreme fast charging system that can connect to the grid. [ + ]
Eaton appoints GM, Supply Chain Management ANZ
Power management company Eaton has appointed Allan Ching as General Manager, Supply Chain Management Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
