Industry News
Safety is crucial in Victoria's solar rollout — regulators
Worksafe, Energy Safe Victoria and the Victorian Building Authority are cracking down on safety amid the rollout of 30,000 new solar power and hot water systems. [ + ]
Record-breaking attendance at energy conference
All-Energy Australia 2018 attracted over 8500 visitors, 200+ speakers and the largest exhibition to date, expanding by 40% to accommodate more than 250 exhibitors. [ + ]
MEA calls for better electrical safety in Victoria
MEA is urging all political parties in the upcoming Victorian election to lift electrical safety standards and introduce mandatory safety switches on all circuits on all properties. [ + ]
Decmil awarded $277m contract for NSW solar project
Under the engineering, procurement and construction contract, Decmil will also undertake the operations and maintenance of the 255 MW Sunraysia solar farm. [ + ]
The growth of Li-Fi
Growing market interest and the development of a new global standard mean Li-Fi technology is one step closer to becoming commercialised. [ + ]
Conference raised awareness of IoT
994 business attendees, exhibitors, sponsors and speakers attended the successful launch of IoT Impact, Australia's largest IoT conference and exhibition. [ + ]
Sungrow enters Australian utility and commercial solar market
Sungrow Power has announced it is shipping nine new products from its utility- and large-scale commercial range into Australia, which will triple the size of its product portfolio. [ + ]
Zero net carbon homes to be built in Victoria
The Victorian Government has partnered with Stockland, Metricon Homes and SJD Homesto to develop energy-efficient, sustainable homes for sale in Melbourne's growth areas. [ + ]
Victoria's renewable energy employment boom
A report found Victoria leads in large-scale renewable energy construction jobs, and the Victorian Government rebate will see an increase in rooftop solar installation jobs. [ + ]
5G to fast-track smart cities
The fifth-generation wireless network is expected to fast-track the smart city, but there is still more to be done to prepare for 5G in the smart city space. [ + ]
ABB's solar and EV charging solutions in Melbourne
ABB's REACT 2 residential storage solution, compact skid and Terra HPC electric vehicle charger are on display at All Energy Australia. [ + ]
SimPRO provides online learning resource
The simPRO Learning | Toolbox is designed to provide the trade services industry with knowledge about the technology they use for coordinating business operations. [ + ]
Enphase, Solar Analytics partner for rooftop solar monitoring trial
The companies have teamed up to implement a trial for an enhanced solar monitoring and home energy management service for homes and businesses. [ + ]
IoT presents $30bn opportunity for Australia's tech sector
The Internet of Things (IoT) presents a $30 billion opportunity for Australia's tech sector by 2023. [ + ]
Industry welcomes cancellation of VET FEE-HELP debts
New legislation aims to strengthen existing protections for students against the inappropriate actions of some unscrupulous VET providers. [ + ]
