Industry News
Fire dangers from roof insulation near electrical services
The Western Australian government has issued a warning about the dangers of fires caused by roof insulation in close proximity to electrical fittings and lighting.
[ + ]Education the key to reducing skin cancer within the electrical industry
The high incidence of skin cancer in Australia has prompted a call to educate electricians about the dangers of this workplace hazard.
[ + ]Public comment sought on proposed ACT solar power facility
Public consultation sessions have been scheduled in Canberra on the proposed ACT solar power facility.
[ + ]Soanar to distribute Anderson Power Products
Soanar has been appointed ANZ distributor for Anderson Power Products’ range of interconnect products.
[ + ]Power pole audit reveals problems in WA
A 2008 WA EnergySafety audit has found serious deficiencies in Western Power's management of its wooden power poles.
[ + ]Energy harvesting market outlook
Presentations at a recent Energy Harvesting conference suggest that a number of innovative means to harvest energy to provide alternate electrical energy sources could become a reality in the near future.
[ + ]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.
[ + ]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.
[ + ]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.
[ + ]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.
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