Industry News
Tour Tesla's 'Big Battery' site
The Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition 2018 is providing attendees the opportunity to see first-hand one of three commercial and utility energy storage projects that are transforming South Australia's energy sector. [ + ]
ABB to upgrade Murraylink and Directlink connections
ABB has won a $30 million order to upgrade two critical Australian HVDC links. [ + ]
South Australia to get second virtual power plant
Simply Energy has announced plans to build an 8 MW virtual power plant in Adelaide. [ + ]
NHP acquires Rexel's Rockwell related business assets
NHP Electrical Engineering Products has acquired Rockwell Automation related business assets from Rexel Industrial Automation. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
