Industry News
Preventing electrical shock when installing pools
The Queensland Electrical Safety Office is reminding electrical contractors and pool and spa installers about the specific requirements for equipotential bonding of steel reinforcing. [ + ]
Raising the bottom line
Simple energy efficiency improvements in new housing stock can cut Australia's emissions by 10.8 million tonnes. [ + ]
Funding for two pumped hydro storage projects
Two pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) projects have received $1m in government funding. [ + ]
Clampdown on electricity meter installation delays
The Turnbull Government is submitting a rule change request to the AEMC to introduce maximum time frames for meter installations. [ + ]
ARBS 2018 Speaker Series — program overview
ARBS, Australia's only international trade exhibition for the HVAC&R and building services industries, has announced an outline of the ARBS 2018 Speaker Series. [ + ]
Partnership to drive Aus EV uptake
A new public participation program by Evenergi hopes to increase the number of electric vehicles on Australian roads and boost solar and storage installations in homes. [ + ]
SA: Australia's energy storage hot spot
South Australia is the leading state for renewables and energy storage, thanks to major projects such as the the world's largest virtual power plant. [ + ]
Tradie drought threatens Australia's green future — MEA
The drop in the number of Australians taking up apprenticeships or traineeships threatens Australia's green future, warns MEA. [ + ]
Solar PV power systems — electrical licensing requirements
The Queensland Electrical Safety Office's (ESO) recent industry engagement and incident investigations have shown there is confusion around the licensing requirements for solar PV systems. [ + ]
Building Wiring Cable compliance rules — extension approved
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has successfully negotiated an extension to new Building Wiring Cable requirements with NSW Fair Trading. [ + ]
CommScope and Fluke team up
CommScope has partnered with Fluke Networks to help ensure optimum fibre-optic cabling performance. [ + ]
Solar microgrid to power SA produce market
The South Australian Produce Market will install 1600 solar panels and a large lithium-ion battery on its facility at Pooraka. [ + ]
SA, Tesla's $800m, 250 MW virtual power plant
The South Australian Government has announced plans to build a 250 MW virtual power plant. [ + ]
Lapp sets up Australian subsidiary
Lapp Group, a supplier of industrial electrical and networking products, has launched in Australia to meet growing demand. [ + ]
Solar-powered modular classrooms
Two schools in New South Wales are trialling renewable energy classrooms. [ + ]
