Industry News
SA leads the country in renewable energy uptake
When it comes to renewable energy, South Australia leads the way, new data from the ABS shows. The percentage of SA residences with renewable electricity systems such as solar panels has increased by 352% between 2010 and 2012. [ + ]
Ai Group voices support for reinstated ABCC
The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has voiced its support for the restoration of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC). [ + ]
Data Centre Strategy Summit returns in 2014
Following a successful event in February 2013, the Australian Data Centre Strategy Summit will return in March 2014. The summit comprises 40 keynotes, plus roundtables, collaborative think-tanks, prequalified one-on-one meetings, an exhibition and workshops. [ + ]
Philips achieves 2013 sales targets, remains cautious about future
Philips has reported a successful Q4 2013, with a comparable sales growth of 7% and operational results up by 20%. The company says it achieved its 2013 sales targets set in 2011. [ + ]
South Africa tops Emerging PV Markets Attractiveness Index
Scoring 66 out of 100 in the IHS Emerging PV Markets Attractiveness Index for Q4 2013, South Africa came in a full 17 points ahead of second-ranked Thailand. [ + ]
Survey reveals air-conditioning ignorance in Aust population
Recent heatwaves have seen Australian consumers relying heavily on their air conditioners, but recent research from LG shows that few people actually know how much their air conditioner use bumps up their electricity bill. [ + ]
Bright lights and saliva to save thousands of lives
The Cooperative Research Centre is working to develop new devices and systems to protect workers and drivers from fatigue, including dynamic lighting systems and sweat and saliva testing for fatigue. [ + ]
Lighting Council Australia presents LED seminar series
Lighting Council Australia is offering an LED seminar series presented by Professor Georges Zissis on the topic of LED street lighting. [ + ]
Solar Decathlon team honoured on Australia Day
The Wollongong Lord Mayor has presented the University of Wollongong (UOW) Solar Decathlon team with the Lord Mayor's Special Award as part of the city's Australia Day Awards. [ + ]
BICSI seeking CT-001 representative
Peter Meijer, BICSI South Pacific's representative on the CT-001 standards committee, has announced his intention to step down from the role. BICSI is seeking a suitable member to take on the role once Meijer steps down in mid-February. [ + ]
Construction industry needs a "tough cop", MEA says
The Australian Building and Construction Commission is the "tough cop" the construction industry needs to fight organised crime, Master Electricians Australia says. MEA has urged the Senate not to obstruct attempts to reinstate the ABCC. [ + ]
Thousands of jobs at stake if RET is scrapped
Axing the Renewable Energy Target (RET) could result in the loss of 2000 jobs, plus thousands more not created, according to analysis commissioned by the REC Agents Association. [ + ]
LG Electronics appoints new general manager
LG Electronics has appointed Milton Kaloudis to the role of General Manager, Air Conditioning & Energy Solutions. [ + ]
DVTEL and Q Security Systems announce distribution agreement
DVTEL Inc, a global provider of video surveillance solutions, has signed a distribution agreement with Australian distributor Q Security Systems. [ + ]
CEC calls for Clean Energy Week 2014 papers
The Clean Energy Council is calling for papers for Clean Energy Week, its annual conference. Clean Energy Week 2014 will be held in Sydney from 22 to 25 July. [ + ]
