Industry News
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.
[ + ]Philips presents OLED interactive lighting concepts
Philips showcased a series of OLED-based lighting concepts that point to the future directions of energy-efficient and interactive lighting.
[ + ]Report identifies printed battery market potential
A recent report from an industry analyst identifies some intriguing information and market projections of the emerging ‘thin’ batteries market.
[ + ]Eaton signs distribution agreement with Synnex
A new distribution agreement between Eaton and Synnex will extend the reach of Eaton's UPS prodct range into the IT market.
[ + ]New material could help cut future energy losses
A new material developed in UK universities could be deployed in the future to conduct electricity more efficiently.
[ + ]Old buildings take the green lead
A recent CSIRO report indicates that the demand for more energy-efficient electrical services in existing commercial buildings is on the rise.
[ + ]Hills Industries acquires UHS Systems
Hills Industries has expanded its Electronic Security and Entertainment division by acquiring 51% of UHS Systems.
[ + ]Changing of the guard at Clipsal
Erik Scholz is retiring early from his position as Executive General Manager of Clipsal Australia, with his position being filled by Damien Cummins.
[ + ]Push for closer international cooperation on energy efficiency standards
A meeting of international standards bodies has put out a call to all electrical industry stakeholders to cooperate for the developmnent of international energy efficiency standards.
[ + ]Safety alert on working near live electrical equipment
The recent electrocution of an electrician in NSW has prompted WorkCover NSW to issue a safety notice to remind electrical tradespeople of the dangers of working on live circuits.
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