Industry News
Smart Cities Readiness Challenge launched
The Smart Cities Council will award benefits to up to 15 communities looking to accelerate their smart city initiatives. [ + ]
Latrobe Valley farmers to trade energy via blockchain microgrid
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has announced $370,000 in funding for a feasibility study into a 'virtual microgrid' for the Latrobe Valley. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
