NHP announces medium-voltage offering
21 October, 2013 | Supplied by: NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty LtdNHP has introduced a range of medium-voltage products to complement its low-voltage industrial switchgear and automation offering.
KNX approved as Chinese Standard
21 October, 2013The home and building control standard KNX has been approved as Chinese Standard (GB/T 20965).
Man fined $50K for unlicensed electrical work
21 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaA businessman who posed as a licensed electrician has been fined more than $50,000 for multiple incidences of carrying out unlicensed electrical work, Master Electricians Australia has reported.
Slowdown in energy efficiency despite growing government involvement
18 October, 2013Energy-efficiency improvements have slowed down, reveals the World Energy Council's latest study. The report shows that more and more countries are now involved in energy-efficiency policies, but also highlights numerous factors that have affected energy-efficiency progress across 85 countries, representing more than 90% of global consumption.
NSW's Brightest Sparks awarded
18 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaThe winners of the New South Wales Brightest Spark competition have been announced at a presentation ceremony in Sydney this afternoon.
SolarMax and Mark Group announce distribution partnership
15 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Mark Group Australia Pty LtdSolarMax has announced a distribution partnership with Mark Group. The agreement will make Australia one of the first countries in Mark Group's global business to distribute SolarMax's S series and MT series solar inverters and accessories.
Managing the risks of doing business online
14 October, 2013 by Chris King*Online business opportunities provide many obvious benefits, including: access to new markets; extending business beyond traditional trading hours; receiving payments more immediately; reducing inventories; and reducing the overheads associated with operating in physical premises.
PreLoved Buildings early-bird registration closing soon
14 October, 2013 | Supplied by: AIRAHEarly-bird registrations for the PreLoved Buildings 2013 conference are closing on 18 October. Keynote speakers include Robert Morris-Nunn from Circa Morris-Nunn Architects and Jon McCormick from Brookfield Johnson Controls.
Inconsistent cable recall reveals failures in safety laws
11 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaThe recall of Infinity brand electrical cables in New South Wales - but not in any other Australian states - is putting homeowners at serious risk of fire or electric shock, Master Electricians Australia claims.
Powerstar appoints Australian distributors
08 October, 2013Following the opening of EMSc-Powerstar's Australian office earlier this year, the company has appointed five Australian distributors.
AIRAH to offer BCA Essentials course
08 October, 2013 | Supplied by: AIRAHAIRAH is offering a series of half-day courses throughout November which provide an overview of the National Construction Code (NCC) Volume One BCA (Class 2-9 buildings) as it relates to mechanical services.
eVe begins World Solar Challenge
04 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider ElectricThe UNSW solar racing team, Sunswift, will begin the 3000 km 2013 World Solar Challenge on Sunday 6 October. The Sunswift team, comprising 32 students, built the lightweight solar-electric vehicle - the team's fifth - for the competition.
Schneider Electric employees continue volunteering efforts for the Julian Burton Burns Trust
30 September, 2013For the second year running, Clipsal and Schneider Electric employees on 27 September continued their volunteering efforts for the Julian Burton Burns Trust (JBBT) to help increase fire safety awareness to thousands of South Australian school children.
PV arrays standard open for public comment
30 September, 2013Standards Australia has released a revised version of AS/NZS5033 Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) arrays for public comment.
New code of conduct for solar retail businesses
27 September, 2013A new voluntary code of conduct for solar PV retail businesses imposes standards for the marketing and sale of solar PV systems, which are in addition to their existing obligations under consumer protection legislation.
