Industry News
Funding for energy storage training and research hubs
The Turnbull government has announced $7.5 million for two new research hubs that will focus on advances and innovations within the energy storage sector. [ + ]
PIR sensors and electrical safety
Energy Safety Victoria is reminding electricians to always double-check power has been turned off before conducting maintenance, repairs, alterations or adjustments to passive infrared (PIR) sensors. [ + ]
New best practice charter for renewables
The Clean Energy Council has launched a new Best Practice Charter for Renewable Energy Developments. [ + ]
Renewables industry rides wave of confidence but policy concerns remain
A survey of CEOs and executives across the renewable energy industry has found confidence in short-term investments but concern about policy uncertainty for the future. [ + ]
Debt funding for Numurkah Solar Farm
The $198 million Numurkah Solar Farm has received $56 million in debt finance from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC). [ + ]
Siemens announces new speakers for Digitalize 2018
Siemens has announced additional global and local industry experts for Digitalize 2018, which will be held on Wednesday, 8 August at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). [ + ]
NHP partners with Tozzi for MV switchgear range
NHP has partnered with global switchgear manufacturing company Tozzi Electrical Equipment to bring its range of primary medium-voltage switchgear to the local Australian and New Zealand markets. [ + ]
BlueScope, ESCO and Schneider Electric announce renewable energy PPA
BlueScope Steel, ESCO Pacific and Schneider Electric have signed a renewable energy power purchase agreement (PPA). [ + ]
Industry raises concerns about draft construction code
NECA, Lighting Council Australia and other industry associations have expressed concerns about the new draft National Construction Code. [ + ]
New battery recycling industry could help tackle waste — CSIRO
Only 2% of Australia's annual 33,000 tonnes of lithium-ion battery waste is recycled. [ + ]
Blue light and its impact on health and road safety
The 6th Annual Australian Smart Lighting Summit is releasing a series of informative short videos that highlight key industry developments. [ + ]
Technology industry leaders team up
The Information Technology Professionals Association (ITPA), an industry body for IT professionals, and longstanding IT media channel Technology Decisions have joined forces to promote and grow the IT sector in Australia. [ + ]
Phoenixing hotline to protect small businesses
A new Phoenixing Hotline, introduced by the federal government, will help protect small businesses, according to the National Electrical and Communications Association. [ + ]
Electrical safety guide for battery systems
The CEC, the AI Group, the Smart Energy Council, CSIRO and the Consumer Electronics Suppliers Association have developed a new best practice electrical safety guide for battery systems. [ + ]
Katko, Grace appoint APS Industrial as national distributor
Finnish switch manufacturer Katko and US-based Grace Engineered Products have both appointed APS Industrial as a national distributor. [ + ]
