WA to host a $135m battery research hub
12 April, 2019The Future Battery Industries CRC will help tackle industry-identified gaps in the battery industries value chain, support battery deployment and optimise the circular economy for battery waste recycling.
Solar regulations: promoting safety or rushed and unjustified?
12 April, 2019New electrical safety regulations set to come into effect on 13 May will require licensed electricians to mount, locate, fix or remove solar panels on solar farms.
LG Chem recognises top Australian installers
08 April, 2019 | Supplied by: LG Chem Energy Solution CompanyAt the 'Top Installer Award 2018', held for the first time in Australia on 15–16 February, LG Chem rewarded the top five installers of its home battery (RESU).
Fake Queensland electrician fined $100,000
05 April, 2019Both consumers and contractors are reminded to check electrical contractor licences, after a man has been fined for posing as a qualified electrician in Queensland.
Phase 3 signs distribution deal with Connector-Tech ALS
04 April, 2019 | Supplied by: Connector-Tech ALS Pty LtdBritish-based Phase 3 has appointed Connector-Tech ALS as the official distributor for its Powersafe and Showsafe products in the Asia–Pacific region.
Federal Budget 2019 addresses skills shortages
03 April, 2019The government has announced a $525.3 million Skills Package that will reform the VET sector and support up to 80,000 additional apprenticeships over five years.
Digital disruption in the distribution industry
25 March, 2019 by Nichola Murphy | Supplied by: Epicor SoftwareOver 30 supply chain leaders recently gathered for an executive networking breakfast at Cafe Sydney to discuss the impact of digital transformation on the industrial distribution sector.
Special joint taskforce to safeguard subbies
18 March, 2019The Queensland Government has set up a Special Joint Taskforce to investigate allegations of white-collar crime in the Queensland building industry.
GBCA appoints new CEO
15 March, 2019 | Supplied by: Green Building Council AustraliaThe Green Building Council of Australia has announced that sustainability industry leader Davina Rooney will take on the position of Chief Executive Officer from 11 June.
R. STAHL to host an IEC standards development conference
15 March, 2019 | Supplied by: R. STAHL Australia Pty LtdThis is the first time a manufacturer will host the IEC/TC31 conference, held from 25 March to 5 April 2019 in Waldenburg.
Clean energy award entries open
07 March, 2019Nominations are open for the 2019 Clean Energy Council Awards, which will showcase the industry's talent in the middle of an unprecedented construction and investment boom.
Lighting Council Australia appoints WA Director
06 March, 2019Dialight Asia Pacific Managing Director Malcolm Lee will focus on industrial lighting from an international perspective.
Staying ahead of automation
26 February, 2019With over half of Australian workers already having their job responsibilities changed as a result of automation, recruitment company Hays suggests upskilling is the best way to avoid being impacted.
Experts to discuss Australia's energy future
25 February, 2019The Smart Energy Conference and Exhibition 2019 will gather renewable energy specialists on 2–3 April in Sydney to explore Australia's energy transformation.
Have your say on battery storage standards
21 February, 2019The Standards Australia draft AS/NZS 5139 Electrical Installations — Safety of battery systems for use with power conversion equipment is now open for public comment.
