Industry News
CETA appoints Control Logic as Australian distributor
CETA, a global distributor of energy-related hardware and software products, has appointed Control Logic as its Australian distributor. [ + ]
Fertiliser company installs 100 kW solar system
SolarMax has provided grid-connected solar inverters to Martin's Fertilizers, an Australian manufacturer of bagged and bulk potting mixes, fertilisers and garden products. [ + ]
Road lighting conference returns
The Road Lighting 2015 conference will return to New Zealand next year from 9-10 March at the Langham Hotel in Auckland. [ + ]
Schneider Electric recognised as one of the most attractive employers
Universum, the global research and employer branding consultancy, has recognised Schneider Electric as one of the World's Most Attractive Employers in 2014. [ + ]
Compromising for the sake of savings
Crash test results just published by ANCAP (Australian New Car Assessment Program) highlight the chasm between safety standards in passenger vehicles versus light commercial vehicles (LCVs). [ + ]
Asset management education
The Asset Management Council has announced the dates for AMPEAK 2015, a conference for asset owners, as well as asset management professionals and associated service providers. [ + ]
Transport association leadership change
Victorian Transport Association (VTA) President Brendan Hopley today announced that Neil Chambers is no longer chief executive officer of the VTA effective immediately. [ + ]
Online solar course
Global Sustainable Energy Solutions' Solar Power System Fundamentals online course provides a structured approach to studying the essentials of solar PV systems. [ + ]
Philips to split off lighting business
Philips has announced plans to set up two companies focused on lighting solutions and healthcare and consumer lifestyle. [ + ]
Renewable energy suppliers warn of job cuts
Suppliers working on Australia's renewable energy projects say many thousands of jobs will be lost - most of them in rural and regional areas - if the federal government slashes the RET. [ + ]
Comms Alliance updates VDSL2 standards for NBN
Communications Alliance has released updates to industry standards that are crucial to the delivery of high-speed vectored VDSL2 broadband services to consumers via the National Broadband Network (NBN). [ + ]
Elecnor to build 72 MW solar PV farm in Moree
Spanish group Elecnor has set up an office in Australia to develop infrastructure and renewables businesses and projects across Australasia. [ + ]
Optional battery backup for NBN
The NBN has issued a reminder that optional battery backup will become mandatory from 2 October. [ + ]
New Aussie app brings safer driving to the world
Invigor Group has announced a development contract with The Australia Traffic Network to assist with its digital strategy. Under the arrangement, the group develops and delivers a traffic app that will make tackling Australian roads easier. [ + ]
GBCA announces board changes
The GBCA has appointed Tanya Cox, independent director and board member since 2013, as chair-elect. [ + ]
