Industry News
simPRO expands US presence to tap rising demand
simPRO has expanded to California to cater to the booming West Coast solar and security markets. [ + ]
ABB, HP and Rittal to jointly drive industrial digitisation
ABB, HPE and Rittal have announced Secure Edge Data Center (SEDC) for industrial and telecommunications environments. [ + ]
QuickSafety to launch electrical safety app nationally
QuickSafety has raised over $400,000 in seed funding ahead of the national launch of its electrical safety compliance software. [ + ]
Rugged edge UPS line launched
The newly launched Liebert ITA2 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) will be made available throughout Asia, Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
PV installations — cable and connector voltage ratings
Installers need to ensure that cables and cable connectors used in PV installations will be operating within voltage ratings specified by the manufacturer. [ + ]
Smart thermostat company receives CEFC funding
Energy management solution provider Zen Ecosystems is set to receive $5 million funding from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) through its Innovation Fund. [ + ]
Latrobe Valley farmers to trade energy via blockchain microgrid
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has announced $370,000 in funding for a feasibility study into a 'virtual microgrid' for the Latrobe Valley. [ + ]
Smart Cities Readiness Challenge launched
The Smart Cities Council will award benefits to up to 15 communities looking to accelerate their smart city initiatives. [ + ]
350 kW EV charger launched
ABB has launched its latest EV charging solution, Terra HP, at Hannover Messe. [ + ]
Two weeks to Australia's only HVAC&R event — register now
ARBS 2018, Australia's only heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R) show, opens its doors at the ICC Sydney in just two weeks. [ + ]
Electrical contractor faces court over alleged failure to pay compensation
A Queensland electrical contracting company is facing court for allegedly ignoring a Fair Work Commission order to compensate an employee who was unfairly dismissed. [ + ]
Skills Show Australia — electrical installation competition
The Skills Show Australia 2018, Australia's flagship skills and trades event, will be held from 2–4 June 2018 at the International Convention Centre (ICC), Sydney. [ + ]
Philips illuminates facades of 37 Chinese buildings
Philips Lighting has used connected LED architectural lighting to illuminate the facades of 37 buildings, along a 9.2 km stretch of road in China. [ + ]
WA electrician injured by arc flash
An electrician and his assistant have received burn injuries by arc flash in a low-voltage switchboard, according to WA Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety. [ + ]
$40m data centre opens in Toowoomba
Australia's first Tier III regional data centre has officially opened for business in Toowoomba. [ + ]
