Industry News
NSW — opportunities for utility-scale battery storage
Utility-scale battery storage has the potential to provide numerous opportunities in demand management, network support, generation support, ancillary services, market trading and strengthening the NSW economy. [ + ]
Roadmap to drive smart buildings market
The Green Building Council of Australia's 'Carbon Positive Roadmap' will drive the smart buildings market, according to Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand. [ + ]
IP CCTV testing guide for installers
With numerous types of CCTV camera, plus many different configurations and connection methods, the installation and troubleshooting of an IP CCTV system can be complex. [ + ]
Master Electricians Australia announces NSW award winners
Master Electricians Australia has announced the winners of the NSW 2018 Excellence Awards. [ + ]
2018 Wiring Rules now available
Standards Australia has announced that the 2018 edition of AS/NZS 3000:2018, Electrical Installations (known as the Wiring Rules) has been published in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Eaton appoints Filip Banovaco as GM Services ANZ
Eaton has appointed Filip Banovac as General Manager, Services Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Smart solar solution to charge mobile devices
QUT students have designed a light, modern solar solution to enable students to charge their mobile devices under the sun on campus. [ + ]
Canola plant switches to bioenergy
MSM Milling, an Australian oilseed crushing, refining and packaging company, is switching to bioenergy. [ + ]
Australians install 3 million renewable energy systems
Australian homes and small businesses have now installed more than 3 million small-scale renewable energy systems. [ + ]
New eligibility requirements for electrical contractor licences
From 1 July, new requirements commence for Queensland electrical contractor licences. [ + ]
NECA welcomes apprenticeship boost and payroll tax relief
NECA has welcomed the increased funding for VET and a reduction in the burden of payroll tax on businesses, both measures announced in the NSW Budget 2018/19. [ + ]
Vocus wins $136.6m subsea cable deal
The Australian Government has awarded a $136.6 million contract to Vocus Group to manage the construction of high-speed undersea telecommunications cables to Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands. [ + ]
Emergency lighting battery recycling program relaunched
Lighting Council Australia will relaunch Exitcycle, an industry-led battery recycling initiative. [ + ]
Feedback sought on solar and storage grid integration
Stakeholder input is being sought on how best to integrate solar and energy storage into electricity networks. [ + ]
New national guidance on work-related psychological health and safety
Poor psychological safety costs Australian organisations $6 billion a year in lost productivity. [ + ]
