Fight the fakes
30 September, 2011 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider Electric
Counterfeit electrical products may be available at cheap prices but they not only pose a great health and safety risk, they also erode the market share of genuine manufacturers. And that’s not all. The contractors buying or installing a counterfeit electrical product could be fined, lose their licence or possibly be put behind bars.
75th IEC General Meeting
16 September, 2011
The 75th IEC General Meeting will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in October.
Standards Australia announces Smart Grid Road Map
16 September, 2011
Smart grid technology has been commissioned by the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism.
NECA calls on government to stop killing solar jobs
16 September, 2011 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications Association
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has called on both state and Australian governments to commit to stable policies to assist the flagging solar industry.
ABB signs new framework deal with Shell
16 September, 2011 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
ABB has signed an enterprise framework agreement (EFA) with Shell to supply low- and medium-voltage motors and related services.
Large-Scale Solar Policy Roadmap
12 September, 2011
Australian solar technologies are being rolled out across the world but locally we're not getting the jobs and other economic benefits that come with these major projects, says Matthew Warren, the Chief Executive of the Clean Energy Council. He said the country needed to capitalise on the interest Solar Flagships had generated among the international investors, who were sinking billions of dollars into projects in other countries.
Electrical industry body sets up solar inspection service
08 September, 2011
The Australian electrical industry body, NECA, has set up a solar generation inspection service following legal action against a number of unlicensed contractors, for installing solar panels, and some licensed contractors, for failing to meet current regulations.
ACT’s best electrical and communications contractors honoured at awards
29 August, 2011
The best ACT electrical and communications contractors were recognised at the annual electrical industry Excellence Awards hosted by peak Australian industry body the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) last week.
Smart grid experts to convene in Perth
26 August, 2011
The first IEEE PES conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT) Asia will be held in Perth from 13-16 November 2011.
CSA gets accreditation to test ANSI's third edition of Medical Electrical Equipment Standard
19 August, 2011
CSA has received first accreditation in the world to test ANSI's third edition of Medical Electrical Equipment Standard.
South Australia's best electrical and communications contractors named
18 August, 2011 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications Association
The peak electrical industy body has recognised eight projects completed by South Australia's best electrical and communications contractors at the NECA Awards of Excellence.
Global spending on electric power generation infrastructure will reach $403.7bn in 2011, report says
08 August, 2011
The global spending on electric power generation infrastructure will reach $403.7bn in 2011, according to Visiongain's latest report: The Electric Power Generation Infrastructure Market 2011-2021.
NECA recognises Tasmania’s best electricians and projects
08 August, 2011 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications Association
Four companies across five categories received the top state award in front of over 260 industry representatives including contractors, educators and government representatives in Elwick last week.
Boarding the home automation bus
03 August, 2011 by Ian Richardson, Chairman, KNX Australia
Energy efficiency in buildings is a focus of many building owners, occupiers and residents in the commercial and residential sectors. Recent discussions on energy costs, efficiency and carbon tax regulations have highlighted a growing need to be aware of better ways to increase the efficiency in buildings.
Mastering the possibilities of DALI
03 August, 2011 | Supplied by: Philips Dynalite
Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI) is a protocol set out in the technical standard IEC 62386 for network-based systems that control lighting in buildings.
