Schneider Electric's Energy University wins European award
15 September, 2014Schneider Electric's Energy University has achieved first place in the Learning Category for the 2014 Sustainable Energy Europe (SEE) Award.
ABB announces growth plans and financial targets
11 September, 2014ABB plans to shift its 'centre of gravity' towards higher growth segments while enhancing competitiveness and lowering risk, particularly in its Power Systems division.
Cabling rules: how to assess the risk of injury?
10 September, 2014 by Terry Phillips, former member of the various Wiring Rules committees 1991-2013 | Supplied by: TITAB Australia Cabler
In the last issue of ECD Solutions, we explained the requirements for customer cabling between separate buildings and why the use of metallic telecommunications cabling between buildings may be risky. This issue, we explain how a cabling provider can assess that risk.
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).
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%.
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).
