Business and management > Associations, organisations, universities

Energy storage peak body launched

17 September, 2014

The Australian Solar Council, in association with industry partners, has launched the Australian Energy Storage Council (AESC).


DC solar isolator safety alert

12 May, 2014

The Queensland Electrical Safety Office has identified an internal fault with the Avanco and PVPower DC isolators. The fault leads to overheating and fires with these isolators that are used in solar electricity system installations.


Get your money's worth

31 March, 2014

Consultants can be a valuable business resource; however, when deciding to use a consultant, small business owners need to follow some simple rules or they could be paying a lot and not getting much in return.


Master Electricians slams ETU wage claim

27 February, 2014

The ETU is seeking a wage increase of 18% over three years for Victorian electrical contractors. Master Electricians says the wage claim will “cripple” the electrical contracting industry, leading to job losses.


BICSI seeking CT-001 representative

29 January, 2014

Peter Meijer, BICSI South Pacific's representative on the CT-001 standards committee, has announced his intention to step down from the role. BICSI is seeking a suitable member to take on the role once Meijer steps down in mid-February.


Bright lights and saliva to save thousands of lives

29 January, 2014

The Cooperative Research Centre is working to develop new devices and systems to protect workers and drivers from fatigue, including dynamic lighting systems and sweat and saliva testing for fatigue.


Effort required to put NBN back on track: Communications Alliance

16 December, 2013

Significant effort is required to bring the National Broadband Network (NBN) project back onto a successful trajectory, the Communications Alliance says.


Master Electricians goes west

03 December, 2013

Master Electricians has opened new headquarters in Perth, officially expanding into Western Australia.


ASHRAE signs MoU with IAQA

04 November, 2013

ASHRAE and the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) have joined forces to promote better indoor air quality in the built environment.


New board members elected at SEA AGM

01 November, 2013

SEA has welcomed two new board members: Rodney Littlejohn, managing director of Tersum Energy, and Antony Piccinini of FRV Services Australia.


Construction to fall; telecoms remains robust

29 October, 2013

The value of total construction activity is expected to fall in the next few years, a new report shows. However, the NBN rollout will mean plenty of construction work in the telecommunications sector.


NECA supports the judicial enquiry into the insulation deaths

29 October, 2013

NECA supports the decision for a judicial enquiry into the four unnecessary deaths during the rollout of the home insulation program.


Solar development partnership aims for 29% efficiency

28 October, 2013

An Australian-American partnership of solar engineers is ramping up the efficiency of solar cells with a project to develop next-generation solar cells with targeted efficiencies of 29%.


Board reshuffle for GBCA

24 September, 2013

Five new board directors have been appointed to the Green Building Council of Australia board. The new board members will be formally welcomed at the GBCA board meeting in October.


New ministers welcomed by energy supply industry

17 September, 2013

The Energy Supply Association of Australia has welcomed newly appointed ministers Ian Macfarlane and Greg Hunt as Minister for Industry and Minister for Environment respectively.


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