Industry News
Uptime Institute Tier IV Certification for NEXTDC's S2 Sydney
NEXTDC's S2 Sydney data centre has achieved Uptime Institute's Tier IV Certification for Design Documents. [ + ]
Vic Solar Homes Program gets rebate boost
Following discussions with the Smart Energy Council, the Victorian Government has announced an additional 23,000 rebates for this financial year under the Solar Homes Program. [ + ]
Join NPL's power cycling webinar
The UK's National Measurement Institute, NPL, is hosting a webinar on the use of power cycling testing for power electronic applications. [ + ]
Energy Next to launch in 2020
A new industry exhibition is launching in 2020, focusing on the latest in renewable energy and energy efficiency technology. [ + ]
M2 Melbourne awarded gold certification for operational sustainability
NEXTDC's M2 Melbourne data centre has been recognised for its sustainable and operational excellence, achieving Uptime Institute's Tier IV Gold Certification for Operational Sustainability. [ + ]
UK tech could defend against national power blackouts
A team of scientists at the University of Birmingham in the UK have developed a technology that could protect against electricity blackouts. [ + ]
Honeywell introduces next-gen building and cyber solutions
Honeywell has introduced a suite of building integration and cyber solutions to help enterprises optimise their facility operations and safety measures. [ + ]
Electrical industry honours NSW's brightest sparks
NSW's most outstanding electricians have been honoured at the 2019 Master Electricians Australia Excellence Awards. [ + ]
STP sends Reckon cloud users skywards
Reckon has reported $39.2m in revenue for the first six months of 2019, seeing a significant increase in cloud adoption following the ATO's Single Touch Payroll reporting requirement. [ + ]
Plumbers audited for electrical safety
The Electrical Safety Office is auditing plumbers who perform restricted electrical work as part of their business to ensure they are following electrical safety guidelines. [ + ]
Groundbreaking experience awaits new Sydney theatre patrons
NEC Australia and West HQ have formed a partnership that will see NEC digital display systems and ICT solutions featured at the entertainment, fitness, lifestyle and accommodation hub. [ + ]
Electricity Safety Week approaches
Electricity Safety Week 2019 is being held on 2–6 September, with events tailored for industry leaders, electrical workers, contractors and apprentices. [ + ]
Western Power to deploy IoT network solution
Western Power will deploy network technology from solutions provider Itron to modernise its electricity delivery and metering services. [ + ]
Team transforms used car batteries into energy storage systems
Researchers from WMG, University of Warwick, have found a way to repurpose used vehicle batteries as small energy storage systems for off-grid locations. [ + ]
IMA established to accelerate energy transformation
The Internatinal Microgrid Association will offer global expertise for the shift towards decentralised, reliable, digitised and low-carbon electricity networks. [ + ]
