Standards for the Australian smart grid
22 July, 2010
Standards Australia provides an update on its activities in the continuing development of smart grid standards for Australia.
Victorian 2010 NECA Excellence Awards
19 July, 2010
The 10 winners of Victoria’s 2010 NECA Excellence Awards have recently been announced.
New Managing Director at Olex
19 July, 2010
Olex has recently appointed Graeme Moncrieff as its new Managing Director.
NSW government review to guard against rusty underground services regulations
15 July, 2010
The NSW government is calling for feedback into a review of corrosion protection regulation.
Western Sydney high-voltage network upgrade
15 July, 2010
A $569 million high-voltage electricity grid network upgrade for Western Sydney has recently been announced.
Tyco to acquire ADC
15 July, 2010
Tyco Electronics and ADC have announced an agreement for Tyco Electronics to acquire ADC for US$1.25 billion.
Prysmian and Telstra win Global Business Innovation Award
07 July, 2010
A collaborative project between Telstra and Prysmian Cables & Systems Australia to provide telephony in Arnhem Land has recently been awarded the Global Telecoms Business Innovation Award in London.
Apprenticeship flexibility will help with skill shortages
02 July, 2010
NECA has been instrumental in a Fair Work Australia decision to enable NSW businesses to continue to choose between two types of apprenticeships in the electrical industry.
Government releases enhanced safety rules for solar panels
24 June, 2010
Companies seeking to install solar panels under the Renewable Energy Target will be subject to tougher safety and compliance requirements.
NECA calls on government to release safety inspection figures
21 June, 2010
NECA has called on the government to release details on the insulation installation safety inspection figures or to inspect all of the installations in the country.
Mainline wins Australian International Design Award
18 June, 2010
The Mainline power distribution system has received another award in recognition of its innovative design.
ABB to buy Chloride Group
16 June, 2010
The Chloride Group board has agreed to recommend ABB’s all-cash offer of approximately 860 million pounds to its shareholders.
New solar technology educational facility
16 June, 2010
RMIT University’s School of Engineering has launched a new facility to train electricians in the installation and deployment of solar energy systems.
Schneider Electric submits response to the Australian government’s ‘issues paper’ on energy efficiency
11 June, 2010
Schneider Electric has issued a comprehensive response to the federal government's energy-efficiency issues paper.
Schneider Electric acquires SCADAgroup
11 June, 2010
Schneider Electric recently purchased SCADAgroup for $200 million, aiming to expand on its product and service offerings to the water and wastewater, oil and gas, and electric-power markets.
