Industry News
TransGrid holds largest ever planning forum
TransGrid recently held a Planning Forum to National Electricity Market participants and interested parties on the emerging constraints of the NSW electricity transmission network.
[ + ]Report projects US$6 billion OLED lighting market by 2015
NanoMarkets has just published its latest forecast of worldwide OLED lighting markets, projecting a US$6 billion OLED lighting market by 2015.
[ + ]NECA Tasmania Awards for 2010
The 2010 NECA Excellence and Apprentice Awards recently recognised the talent and achievements of leading electrical contractors and apprentices in Tasmania.
[ + ]New college will train over 500 electrical apprentices annually
A new electrical trade college was opened recently in Western Australia to increase the number of apprentices that can be trained and brought into the electrical industry.
[ + ]Standard for LED lighting control gear
A new standard for LED lighting control gear has been added to Comtest Laboratories’ Accreditation portfolio.
[ + ]Harting takes legal action against Chinese copies
Electrical and electronic connector manufacturer Harting has won a court case in China over copied products.
[ + ]Master Electricians Australia appoints inaugural Board
Master Electricians Australia has appointed its first Board, chaired by Trevor St Baker of ERM Power.
[ + ]Integrated building photovoltaics market to reach US$8.2 billion by 2015, says report
A recent report on the uptake and potential of photovoltaics that can be integrated into a building’s fabric predicts US$8.2 billion in revenues by 2015.
[ + ]ACT Government considers expansion of solar feed-in tariff scheme
The ACT Government is currently considering options to extend the solar energy feed-in tariff scheme to include medium- and large-scale renewable generation capacity.
[ + ]UK Trade Delegation highlights low-carbon as an economic revolution
A UK trade mission to Australia that recently attended Australia’s peak environment and sustainability conference, Enviro 2010, had much to offer Australian businesses in low-carbon initiatives.
[ + ]Western Sydney high-voltage network upgrade
A $569 million high-voltage electricity grid network upgrade for Western Sydney has recently been announced.
[ + ]Tyco to acquire ADC
Tyco Electronics and ADC have announced an agreement for Tyco Electronics to acquire ADC for US$1.25 billion.
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