Industry News
Sydney continues CCTV security upgrades
The transformation of Sydney's security camera network to HD has begun around popular tourist destinations such as Circular Quay. [ + ]
Chrysler vows to address complaints
Fiat Chrysler Australia (Chrysler) has provided an administrative undertaking to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), following an investigation into consumer guarantee complaints concerning vehicle faults and Chrysler's handling of those complaints. [ + ]
Free electrical design software released by RS Components
A free electrical design software system is now available for the electrical industry with the launch of DesignSpark Electrical by RS Components. [ + ]
ABB wins $90m order to supply 'power from shore' cable spanning 200 km
ABB has won a $90m order to supply a 200 km cable to deliver 100 MW of electricity from the Norwegian grid to a Swiss offshore oil field. [ + ]
First round of job cuts at Endeavour Energy identified
In April 2015, the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) announced significant cuts to the operating and capital expenditure allowances across Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy and Essential Energy and those determinations left Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy and Essential Energy without funding for an estimated 2750 jobs from 1 July 2015. The cost of these unfunded jobs is $30 million per month. [ + ]
Local councils upgrade 200,000 street lights
More than 200,000 street lights across Australia have been fitted with LED technology. [ + ]
Microsoft acquires FieldOne
Microsoft Corporation has acquired field management solution provider FieldOne Systems, according to the official Microsoft blog website. [ + ]
AfMA Fleet Awards winners
The 2015 Australasian Fleet Management Association (AfMA) awards were announced on 10 September. [ + ]
Enphase selects Australia for AC battery debut
Enphase Energy has selected Australia as the first country in the world where it will introduce the Enphase AC Battery. [ + ]
Global solar PV manufacturing production slows
Growth in solar PV module production has slowed in recent years to 4% annually from 2011 to 2013 after increasing by an average of 78% from 2006 to 2011, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. [ + ]
myFLO wins at 2015 Western Sydney Awards for Business Excellence
myFLO has taken out the Patron's Choice award at the 2015 Western Sydney Awards for Businesss Excellence (WSABE). The award recognises organisations that contribute to the community and myFLO was selected by the Hon. Alan Cadman OAM, the Awards' Patron, from a pool of 63 finalist entries. [ + ]
All part of the plan: the top MSPs for calls, texts and data
Picking a mobile service provider can be a juggling act, with decisions based on a host of factors including rates, network coverage, phone options, contract conditions, customer service levels and bundling. [ + ]
Construction may be king but apprentices hold the key: NECA
The Australian construction sector has seen a rebound — but investment in apprentices is necessary to take advantage of the growth for the electrical sector, says NECA. [ + ]
Risen Energy passes Solar Council's Positive Quality program
Solar photovoltaic product manufacturer Risen Energy has passed Australian Solar Council's Positive Quality program. [ + ]
Camera innovation makes trailers 'disappear'
Land Rover researchers have developed an innovative camera system that makes a trailer or caravan appear see-through when being towed, according to a report from the National Road Safety Partnership Program (NRSPP). [ + ]
