Industry News
350 kW EV charger launched
ABB has launched its latest EV charging solution, Terra HP, at Hannover Messe. [ + ]
Two weeks to Australia's only HVAC&R event — register now
ARBS 2018, Australia's only heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R) show, opens its doors at the ICC Sydney in just two weeks. [ + ]
Electrical contractor faces court over alleged failure to pay compensation
A Queensland electrical contracting company is facing court for allegedly ignoring a Fair Work Commission order to compensate an employee who was unfairly dismissed. [ + ]
Skills Show Australia — electrical installation competition
The Skills Show Australia 2018, Australia's flagship skills and trades event, will be held from 2–4 June 2018 at the International Convention Centre (ICC), Sydney. [ + ]
Philips illuminates facades of 37 Chinese buildings
Philips Lighting has used connected LED architectural lighting to illuminate the facades of 37 buildings, along a 9.2 km stretch of road in China. [ + ]
WA electrician injured by arc flash
An electrician and his assistant have received burn injuries by arc flash in a low-voltage switchboard, according to WA Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety. [ + ]
$40m data centre opens in Toowoomba
Australia's first Tier III regional data centre has officially opened for business in Toowoomba. [ + ]
ABB deploys 30 MW battery, microgrid in Pilbara
ABB has supplied a containerised microgrid solution to support a gas-fired power station to optimise and automate its operations in the Pilbara region. [ + ]
Pop-up mobile solar PV could replace diesel generators
Pop-up mobile solar PV could soon replace diesel generators as a temporary power supply for military operations, disaster relief efforts and music festivals. [ + ]
ACT to upgrade 80,000 streetlights
Streetlights across the ACT will soon be upgraded under a new contract signed with Electrix. [ + ]
Notices issued on unsafe TPS cables
WorkSafe New Zealand has been investigating electrical building wiring cables following a complaint received on the compliance of a particular TPS cable. [ + ]
Reposit co-founder to head ANU's battery storage program
Dr Lachlan Blackhall, co-founder and former chief technical officer of Reposit Power, has been appointed as ANU's head of battery storage program. [ + ]
Commercial construction outlook strongest in years
The value of non-residential building approvals jumped by 14.8% in February, adding to growth of 18% over the previous 12 months. [ + ]
Thinxtra completes NZ IoT network rollout
Thinxtra's New Zealand IoT network is now complete, with 94% of the population said to be within coverage. [ + ]
nbn CEO Bill Morrow to step down by end of 2018
Bill Morrow has announced his intention to step down from his position as CEO of nbn by the end of 2018. [ + ]
