Industry News
Apprentice numbers cause for concern
Recently released data highlighting a big drop in technical and trade apprentice and traineeships is a cause for concern and action, said the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA). [ + ]
Prysmian wins award for product innovation
The Prysmian Group has won the Frost & Sullivan 2015 European New Product Innovation Award for its BendBrightXS optical fibre. [ + ]
Yet more truck recall notices issued
Suspicious minds could be forgiven for thinking there are greater forces at play, with the release of yet more product recall notices affecting Australian truck fleets. [ + ]
Free phone calls for beta testers
A new app that developers claim will rival Skype is moving into beta testing and the call is out for 30,000 individuals to take part. [ + ]
Battery storage pilot for solar-installed homes
Panasonic has announced pilot projects with ActewAGL, Snowy Hydro's Red Energy and Ergon Energy to install Panasonic battery technology in solar-installed homes. [ + ]
The changing face of airbag technology
The Australian Accident Repair Network (AARN) is reporting that new airbag technology being tested by Mercedes could potentially change the face of in-car safety systems. [ + ]
Australian Smart Lighting Summit
The Australian Smart Lighting Summit, to be held on 8-9 September at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, will draw more than 150 lighting industry experts who will discuss strategies and new technologies for public lighting retrofits aimed at reducing energy consumption and costs. [ + ]
First delegate registered for NECA South Africa Conference 2016
The first delegate for NECA's 2016 Industry Conference in South Africa has been registered following the announcement of prize winners from the 2015 Market Monitor draw in Canberra. [ + ]
Adelaide Uni to develop energy storage knowledge bank
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $1.4 million support for the University of Adelaide to develop an online Australian energy storage knowledge bank and build a mobile energy storage test facility. [ + ]
Warning for electricians: asbestos safety guide
Electricians and other tradespeople, including communication workers, are warned against working in known asbestos-contaminated properties with the release of a new asbestos safety guide. [ + ]
Q CELLS' solar panels receive VDE certification
Solar manufacturer Q CELLS has been recognised by the Australian Clean Energy Council (CEC) as the first company to have its entire range of solar panels certified with the VDE Quality Tested seal of approval.
[ + ]Lack of work impacts SME confidence
The latest quarterly Sensis Business Index (SBI) survey shows business confidence among small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in Australia is steady, yet perceptions of the economy are increasingly negative. [ + ]
SPARC international lighting event opens today
The doors have opened to SPARC, Australia's premier lighting event for the international lighting community. [ + ]
New technologies and the future of NEM
The National Electricity Market (NEM) is currently undergoing an unprecedented shift, where the way in which market participants interact is likely to change. [ + ]
$7.8m lighting project for Western Sydney councils
Nine Western Sydney municipal councils will be replacing 13,000 street lights with energy-efficient lights under a $7.8 million street lighting project. [ + ]
