Industry News
Major development in solar power rooftop energy source
A transparent thin film barrier, currently used to protect flat panel TVs from moisture, could become the basis for flexible solar panels in the future that would be installed on roofs like shingles.
[ + ]Australian design recognition for electrical switchplate
The Hagerblu Visage electrical switchplate and GPO range has been recognised with the Australian International Design Mark at the recent Australian International Design Awards.
[ + ]Australia develops world-first course on adapting to climate change for electricity companies
Australia has developed the world’s first commercially available, business-centric course on adapting to climate change for electricity companies.
[ + ]Energy Frontier Research Centre established
A centre to study new solar materials by combining predictive theory with experiment is being established in the US to drive innovation in alternative energy sources.
[ + ]Australian invention for smart energy use
An invention by Latrobe University's Centre for Technology Infusion that enables energy users to monitor and mange their electricity consumption has been listed as a finalist in the Innovic International Next Big Thing Awards.
[ + ]Building permit growth in inner Melbourne and regional Victoria
The latest report from the Building Commissioner reveals the some construction sectors of metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria are experiencing growth.
[ + ]New property estates to lead optical fibre broadband deployment
The deployment of fibre-to-the-premises technology received a boost as the federal governmment started encouraging developers of new commercial and residential estates to install optical fibre infrastructure.
[ + ]Program to raise awareness of counterfeit electrical products
Eaton Corporation is collaborating with Electrical Safety Foundation International to build awareness of counterfeit electrical product dangers.
[ + ]Government makes initial investment in National Broadband Network
The federal government recently announced that it has started putting in place programs to commence the optical fibre rollout for the much anticipated National Broadband Network.
[ + ]Electrical industry welcomes government partnership in building smart energy networks
The Energy Network Association considers the National Energy Efficiency Initiative outlined in the federal government's 2009 Budget 2009 as a positive step to building smarter and more efficient energy distribution networks.
[ + ]Industry interest called for on ACT solar facility
The ACT governement has taken a significant step towards green energy by calling for expressions of interest to develop a solar power facility.
[ + ]Voluntary recall of Fluke digital clamp meters
Fluke is voluntarily recalling a number of its digital clamp meters that have the potential to display incorrect electrical circuit status details.
[ + ]IEEE unifies power, communications and IT through Smart Grid Standards project
A recent IEEE initiative aims to advance the development of unified power and communications networks through a Smart Grid standards program.
[ + ]Program to ‘green’ existing commercial buildings in ACT
Canberra continues to lead the nation in greening the built environment with the announcement of a $2 million program to ‘green’ existing office buildings.
[ + ]Electrical engineer award
The COO of Queensland's electricity grid provider, Powerlink Queensland, has been awarded the National Professional Electrical Engineer award for 2009.
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