Industry News
Renewable energy generated more power than coal over summer
Renewable energy generated more electricity than brown coal, gas or oil during Australia's summer, according to the Renewable Energy Index. [ + ]
Report calls for asset write-downs to cut power bills
State governments have spent up to $20 billion more than was needed on the electricity grid, according to a new Grattan Institute report. [ + ]
$750K funding for SA lighting firm
Green Frog Systems, a firm specialising in commercial solar lighting and energy storage systems, has received a commercialisation grant worth $760,837 under the Federal Entrepreneurs' Programme. [ + ]
80 MW batteries to power Victoria
The Victorian Government has announced plans to build two large-scale batteries as part of its energy storage initiative. [ + ]
Tathra fire: electrical infrastructure likely cause; ETU calls for explanation on funding cuts
NSW Rural Fire Service fire investigators have completed their preliminary investigation into the cause of the bushfire near Tathra. [ + ]
Rittal Australia signs distribution deal with APS Industrial
Rittal Australia has signed a national distribution partnership with APS Industrial, an electrical industrial and automation equipment distributor. [ + ]
NHP marks 50 years of operations
NHP Electrical Engineering is celebrating its 50th year of operations. Founded by Nigel Hugh Peck (NHP) in 1968, NHP is an independent 100% Australian owned and operated business. [ + ]
Why it's important to verify e-profiling cards when supervising apprentices
E-profiling provides important data about the work performed by apprentices under their training plans. [ + ]
Australia to export green building expertise
A new report highlights some of the niche expertise that Australia's building industry can offer the ASEAN region. [ + ]
Philips to change name to Signify
Philips Lighting has announced that it plans to change its company name to Signify while keeping the Philips brand for its products. [ + ]
ABB showcases digital solutions in Melbourne
ABB showcased the latest industrial digital solutions at its inaugural ABB Customer World – Australia event in Melbourne on 15 March. [ + ]
ARBS 2018 Industry Awards — finalists announced
ARBS 2018, Australia's only international air-conditioning, refrigeration and building services trade exhibition, has announced finalists for Industry Awards 2018. [ + ]
Mirvac to build energy-efficient houses; gets $90m CEFC funding
Australian developer Mirvac will build three new energy-efficient residential communities with a $90 million loan from the CEFC. [ + ]
Unusual things that caused power outages in 2017
Animal magnetism, malicious digging and truck crash were some of the most unusual causes of power outages in Australia in 2017. [ + ]
New program to boost Sydney's solar uptake
The City of Sydney will put $750,000 towards a $2.25 million Ausgrid grant program to reduce demand for electricity and carbon emissions. [ + ]
