Industry News
AuSES renamed as Australian Solar Council
The Australian Solar Energy Society (AuSES) has been renamed as the Australian Solar Council. [ + ]
enLighten expands to WA and Victoria
Sydney-based energy efficiency and lighting solutions company enLighten Australia is expanding operations into West Australia and Victoria amid growing private and public sector uptake of LED lighting. [ + ]
Master Electricians slams Victorian electrical contracting workplace agreement
Master Electricians Australia has slammed the workplace agreement for the Victorian electrical contracting industry, calling it ‘backwards-looking’ and arguing it will increase red tape. [ + ]
JMC announces new manager for electrical portfolio
JMC Steel Group has announced that Jim Hays will now manage its electrical portfolio of products manufactured under the Wheatland Tube and Picoma brands. [ + ]
UK-India alliance could improve lithium battery capacity
A research partnership between the University of Huddersfield and Indian scientists is aiming to improve the size and capacity of lithium batteries to overcome disruptive power cuts in northern India. [ + ]
Expert comments on cyberthreats to smart grids and intelligent buildings
While intelligent building design and the use of smart grids are seen as the way forward for energy efficiency and facilities management, the potential risk of malicious attacks on these systems is frequently overlooked. [ + ]
Philips breaks ground on LED manufacturing facility in Chengdu
Philips recently broke ground on its LED Professional Lighting Solutions manufacturing facility in Chengdu High-tech Industrial Development Zone. [ + ]
Data centre wins Sustainability and Green IT award
The Melbourne Water Data Centre has been awarded the Victorian iAward for Sustainability and Green IT at the recent 2012 iAwards. [ + ]
NECA defends private RTOs
NECA has defended private RTOs following reports in the media about poor vocational education and training outcomes at some private RTOs. [ + ]
South Australian NECA award winners announced
The winners of the NECA Awards of Excellence and Apprentice Awards have been announced. [ + ]
GBCA urges NT government to prioritise green buildings
The Green Building Council of Australia has urged NT politicians to strengthen their commitment to prioritising efficient building practices in the region. [ + ]
Western NSW solar projects create research and job opportunities
UQ and UNSW will partner with AGL on two large solar photvoltaic projects in western New South Wales. [ + ]
REC wins Frost & Sullivan Award for solar industry
Renewable Energy Corporation (REC) was recently awarded Frost & Sullivan’s 2011 Global Customer Value Enhancement Award in the solar power market. [ + ]
Evans comments on BLSC opening
Chris Evans has commented on yesterday’s opening of the MBA Building Leadership Simulation Centre in Melbourne. [ + ]
Tasmanian Apprentices of the Year announced
Owen O’Driscoll and Christopher Lawes were announced as the winners of the NECA Tasmanian Apprentice of the Year Awards last Saturday. [ + ]