Industry News
3M sells communications division to Corning
Corning Incorporated has signed a deal with 3M to purchase substantially all of 3M's Communication Markets Division in a cash transaction valued at around $900 million. [ + ]
$1.9m funding for solar energy software company
Australian solar energy software provider Solar Analytics has received a $1.9 million grant from the federal government. [ + ]
Commercial lighting energy standard — feedback invited
Standards New Zealand is inviting feedback on an updated energy standard for lighting in large buildings such as offices and industrial buildings. [ + ]
ABB's UHVDC transformer passes stringent tests
ABB has successfully tested the low- and high-voltage units of the powerful ultrahigh-voltage direct current (UHVDC) transformer in China. [ + ]
UGL selected as preferred EPC contractor for Kidston Stage 2 solar
Genex Power has selected CIMIC Group company UGL as preferred Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor to deliver the 270 MW solar farm project, as part of the Kidston Stage 2 works in North Queensland. [ + ]
Energy efficiency solutions win Future Cities Hackathon
Two teams (pictured) that used blockchain technology to reward energy efficiency among Australian households and businesses have won the second annual Future Cities Hackathon. [ + ]
Decmil signs MoU for 250 MW solar PV project
Decmil Group has signed a deal with Maoneng Australia for its 250 MW Sunraysia Solar PV project located near Balranald in New South Wales. [ + ]
ICC in focus at ARBS 2018
With more than 350 exhibitors and in excess of 9000 visitors anticipated, the exhibition is set to be the largest ARBS to date. [ + ]
World's largest Li-ion battery switches on
South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill and Neoen Deputy CEO Romain Desrousseaux have turned on the world's largest lithium-ion battery. [ + ]
Fast energy — five-minute settlement to start in 2021
The Australian Energy Market Commission has made a final rule to change the settlement period for the electricity spot price from 30 minutes to five minutes, starting in 2021. [ + ]
New regulations to improve safety for electricians
The WA Government has introduced new legislation in order to improve the safety of electricians and other workers. [ + ]
4Cabling opens first Brisbane showroom
Cabling company 4Cabling has opened its first brick-and-mortar store in Brisbane. This was done in response to customer demand. [ + ]
2017 National Excellence Awards — winners announced
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has announced the winners of the 2017 National Excellence Awards. [ + ]
Global Lighting Association elects Russell Loane as president
Russell Loane, the former chairman of Lighting Council Australia, has been elected as the president of the Global Lighting Association. [ + ]
Australia adds 100 MW rooftop solar in October
More than 15,000 solar systems, representing over 100 MW of rooftop solar capacity, were installed across Australia's main grids in October, according to the latest Renewable Energy Index by Green Energy Markets, and funded by GetUp. [ + ]
