The Australian Mines and Metals Association (AMMA) is the latest industry group to weigh in on the ongoing Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) situation. [ + ]

The Clean Energy Council (CEC) is pushing for battery storage installation standards in the wake of increasing adoption. The CEC says that setting the appropriate standards for safe installation is now vital and that it is leading the charge and working on behalf of the entire industry. [ + ]

The CEO of energy storage company Redflow, Simon Hackett, says that the launch of Telsa's Powerwall 2 is welcome but runs the risk of polarising the market. [ + ]

Electricity consumers in Victoria will now be able to trade solar power with their neighbours in a first for the Australian renewables market, according to Powershop Australia. [ + ]

Information from the office of the Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, the Hon Greg Hunt MP, says Australia will lead the world in printed solar panel technology development, courtesy of a newly committed investment to the tune of $1.6 million. [ + ]

Madison Technologies has announced a new partnership with IP camera solutions manufacturer Mobotix that sees the company become the preferred Mobotix thermal partner for Australia. [ + ]

An alleged altercation at a picket line in September this year has led to assault charges for an Electrical Trades Union (ETU) official. [ + ]

Leading independent vehicle safety advocate the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has announced a maximum 5 star ANCAP safety rating for the upgraded Toyota Landcruiser 70 single-cab chassis. [ + ]

The Weidmüller Group has acquired Bosch Rexroth Monitoring Systems, strengthening its presence in renewable energy and expanding its portfolio of condition-monitoring technologies. [ + ]

November is National Asbestos Awareness Month, a campaign to better educate tradies, home owners and renovators about the dangers of asbestos and how to encourage work practices that ensure safe management. [ + ]

Renewable energy solution provider Vector Energy has signalled commitment to the Tesla Powerpack via a series of roadshows throughout Australia, running till early December. [ + ]

A new post on the Energy Rating website suggests efficiency gains from a switch to smart lamps may be compromised by the standby power they consume. The article is based on initial findings from a study conducted by the International Energy Agency's 4E SSL Annex on lamps used in residential environments. [ + ]

A national website providing an entry point for the latest information on all market-based energy efficiency schemes operating in Australia was launched late October by the Energy Efficiency Certificate Creators Association (EECCA), which represents businesses actively involved in market-based energy efficiency schemes across Australia. [ + ]

Toyota Australia has recalled an additional 179,710 vehicles as part of its Takata airbag safety campaign. The company said that three vehicle models are involved — Avensis Verso, Corolla and Yaris. The affected vehicles have build dates ranging between March 2007 and December 2011. [ + ]

An overhaul of rules for power system security is required to better reflect the changing generation mix and new technology opportunities, according to the Energy Networks Association (ENA). [ + ]