New apprenticeship network to cut red tape
08 September, 2014The federal government has launched a new Australian Apprenticeship Support Network in a bid to cut red tape and lift apprenticeship completion rates, which currently stand at around 50%.
NSW's best electrical projects announced
08 September, 2014New South Wales’ best electrical and communications contractors were awarded at the annual excellence awards hosted by the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA).
Lighting Council CEO appointed Secretary General of Global Lighting Association
04 September, 2014Bryan Douglas, the CEO of Lighting Council Australia, has been appointed Secretary General of the Global Lighting Association.
Solar grid-connect training for electricians
02 September, 2014Glen Morris, founder of SolarQuip, will be running a four-day accreditation course in partnership with Skillbuild Training at CERES community environment park, Melbourne, from 15-18 September.
New procurement guidelines for building and construction industry
02 September, 2014The Australasian Procurement and Construction Council (APCC) has launched new procurement guidelines for the construction and building sector.
Funding for better performing and lower cost solar technologies
26 August, 2014More than $7 million in support from the first round of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency's (ARENA) Research and Development Program will be heading to photovoltaic researchers at UNSW.
Free safety workshops for Queensland electrical companies
26 August, 2014Small electrical companies and sole traders working in the construction industry are able to register their interest in a new health and safety program.
Schneider Electric's Dr Luigi Barone wins excellence award
22 August, 2014Dr Luigi Barone, director of simulation and optimisation at Schneider Electric, has been recognised for research into optimising the efficiency of bulk-handling supply chains at the 2014 South Australian Science Excellence Awards.
64% SMEs expect growth in the next 12 months, survey finds
20 August, 2014Small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) owners are more confident about business growth thanks to a stabilising economy, according to RSM Bird Cameron's thinkBIG 2014 study.
Silex suspends 100 MW solar project
20 August, 2014Silex Systems has suspended plans for the 100 MW Mildura solar power station, partly due to the uncertainty surrounding the RET.
New media channel for the field service industry
19 August, 2014ECD Solutions' publisher Westwick-Farrow Media has launched Field Service Business, Australia's first dedicated media channel for the rapidly growing field service industry.
Slashing of RET would devastate jobs and investors
18 August, 2014Slashing the Renewable Energy Target (RET) would devastate Australia’s renewable energy sector, send hundreds of companies to the wall and tens of thousands of Australians onto the employment scrapheap, said the Clean Energy Council (CEC).
Officeworks USB recall another important reminder about safety
11 August, 2014A national voluntary product recall of USB chargers by Officeworks is another important reminder about electrical safety and the dangers of using faulty and non-compliant electrical parts and products, said NECA CEO Suresh Manickam.
Nominations open for NECA's school student awards
08 August, 2014NECA's School Student National Awards create awareness among school students, their parents and their careers advisors of the opportunities in the electrical sector.
Yingli launches partner program for installers
05 August, 2014Yingli Solar has launched a new partner program, Yingli4You, that aims to raise the quality benchmark for Australia's solar PV industry.
