Industry News
ABB to upgrade NZ HVDC link
Transpower New Zealand has appointed ABB to upgrade the high-voltage direct current (HVDC) link which interconnects the transmission grids of the North and South Islands. [ + ]
Smart meter JV to receive $35m CEFC funding
intelliHUB, a joint venture that is acquiring Acumen, Origin Energy's $267 million smart meter business unit, has received $35 million of debt finance. [ + ]
NECA and MEA sign MoU
The National Electrical Communications Association (NECA) and Master Electricians Australia (MEA) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU). [ + ]
ABB completes acquisition of GE Industrial Solutions
ABB has completed the acquisition of GE Industrial Solutions (GEIS), GE's global electrification solutions business. [ + ]
Hirschmann partners with Control Logic
Hirschmann, a global automation and networking technology group, has appointed Control Logic as its master distributor in Australia. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Airborne LiDAR to survey Qld electricity network
Powerlink will use aerial survey technology to undertake an engineering assessment of its Northern and Central transmission network. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Master Electricians Australia announces NSW award winners
Master Electricians Australia has announced the winners of the NSW 2018 Excellence Awards. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
