BuildingIQ acquires human comfort technology from CSIRO
03 August, 2016BuildingIQ has acquired the OptiCool and ComfortSENSE subsystems (and the interface in between) from CSIRO.
Schneider Electric StruxureWare Power Monitoring Expert software
20 July, 2016Schneider Electric has released the latest version of its StruxureWare Power Monitoring Expert software, designed for integrated energy management and electrical distribution management across entire facilities.
ARBS 2016 seminar program released
31 March, 2016Australia's international air conditioning, refrigeration and building services trade exhibition, ARBS 2016, has announced the seminar line-up for this year's event. The seminar program promises a range of high-profile and respected experts discussing the topics of most importance to the industry.
Top intelligent building trends
12 February, 2016 by Ispran Kandasamy*On average, people spend around 20 hours each day inside residential or commercial buildings, according to The Royal Institute of British Architects. As the world's population continues to expand beyond the current seven-and-a-half billion people, so will the number of buildings in which we live and work. Intelligent buildings can improve efficiency, cut costs and help attract and retain tenants and staff.
Diagnostic testing of HV circuit breakers
08 September, 2015 by Robert Neimanis, Application SpecialistCircuit breakers are not the most prominent items of equipment in a substation. They spend a lot of time doing nothing except waiting in anticipation. There comes a moment, however, when the circuit breaker must perform instantly and flawlessly. How can you test that yours will?
Addressing oversupply in wholesale energy market
13 July, 2015 by Aleks Zids, Conference Director, EAEMO 2015The National Electricity Market (NEM) is currently experiencing a period of chronic oversupply due to falling demand for electricity, the RET and a number of generators within the NEM operating past their intended life.
Schneider Electric's energy reduction plans
23 June, 2015Find out how Schneider Electric plans to reduce its energy usage by 10% at a South Australian manufacturing plant.
Energy management is no longer just for power hogs
11 June, 2015Companies that are not in energy-intensive industries, such as discrete manufacturers, have long been sceptical that investing in energy management pays off. But the endless drive towards efficiency, higher energy costs and stricter regulations are about to change the game.
Advantech EKI-9300 series Gigabit Ethernet switches
01 June, 2015The EKI-9300 series Gigabit Ethernet switches are suitable communication solutions for high-bandwidth Ethernet powered devices (PD) in industrial applications.
New technologies and the future of NEM
27 May, 2015The National Electricity Market (NEM) is currently undergoing an unprecedented shift, where the way in which market participants interact is likely to change.
Current and future trends in automation
07 May, 2015 by Eduardo Yudowski, Category Manager - Wiring Devices and Automation SystemsThe rise in adoption of automation technologies presents significant opportunities for the electrical industry. However, with varying levels of customer understanding, it's challenging to determine how to capture a piece of this rapidly growing market.
Minimising non-compliance and risk
05 May, 2015 by Gary Busbridge, Standardisation ManagerLast year, NSW Fair Trading issued a warning to consumers about the potential risk of using non-compliant electrical products, especially USB-style chargers.
Solar mapping tool wins energy award
30 April, 2015The Australian PV Institute (APVI) has been awarded the national ENERGY GLOBE Australia Award for its suite of live generated solar photovoltaic (PV) maps and tools.
Ultra Electronics EOTec 2000 Multi-Node MX multiplexer
17 March, 2015The EOTec 2000 Multi-Node MX Multiplexer from Ultra Electronics is designed to transmit up to 16 input channels.
