Major electrical contracting firm O’Donnell Griffin has hit a milestone of 10,000 rooftop installations as the nation rushes to take advantage of government incentives before their reduction.

Having been sold off late last year, the Tyco Electrical & Metal Products business unit has undergone a name change to reflect its new ownership.

MiMOMax radios were unaffected by the earthquake that struck Christchurch and they were used in the aftermath to help enhance network capacity.

Spirent has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately held The Fanfare Group for a cash consideration of $15 million.

Standards Australia has announced that it will host a standardisation strategy meeting for emerging energy markets, claimed to be a major step forward for the development of alternative energy markets.

NECA has welcomed the government’s decision to reject a recommendation to introduce a training tax.

The ETU recently raised concerns over smart meter installations, claiming that the industry regulator allowed unqualified subcontractors to install them.

The latest quarterly results for the ACT feed-in tariff scheme show that 3536 solar panels have been installed and connected to the grid.

North Queenslanders are being warned about numerous electrical dangers in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Yasi and are instructed to seek assessment of their electricity and electrical equipment by licensed electricians.

The World Bank Group recently selected the Lighting Research Centre in the US to test LED-based, off-grid lighting products in support of the Lighting Africa program.

Australia’s electrical industry has responded strongly to recent media statements about differences in electrical contractors’ skills across state borders.

A CSIRO initiative recently demonstrated how CO₂ emissions from coal-fired power stations can be reduced by more than 80%.

Australia’s electrical and lighting manufacturers have joined forces to donate $1 million to help Queensland flood victims.

Master Electricians Australia has established a flood hotline to assist homeowners to have their power restored as safely and as quickly as possible.

NECA openly supported the action taken against electrical contractors who were recently found to have acted inappropriately and unsafely in Western Australia.