Industry News
80 MW batteries to power Victoria
The Victorian Government has announced plans to build two large-scale batteries as part of its energy storage initiative. [ + ]
Tathra fire: electrical infrastructure likely cause; ETU calls for explanation on funding cuts
NSW Rural Fire Service fire investigators have completed their preliminary investigation into the cause of the bushfire near Tathra. [ + ]
Rittal Australia signs distribution deal with APS Industrial
Rittal Australia has signed a national distribution partnership with APS Industrial, an electrical industrial and automation equipment distributor. [ + ]
NHP marks 50 years of operations
NHP Electrical Engineering is celebrating its 50th year of operations. Founded by Nigel Hugh Peck (NHP) in 1968, NHP is an independent 100% Australian owned and operated business. [ + ]
Why it's important to verify e-profiling cards when supervising apprentices
E-profiling provides important data about the work performed by apprentices under their training plans. [ + ]
Australia to export green building expertise
A new report highlights some of the niche expertise that Australia's building industry can offer the ASEAN region. [ + ]
Philips to change name to Signify
Philips Lighting has announced that it plans to change its company name to Signify while keeping the Philips brand for its products. [ + ]
ABB showcases digital solutions in Melbourne
ABB showcased the latest industrial digital solutions at its inaugural ABB Customer World – Australia event in Melbourne on 15 March. [ + ]
ARBS 2018 Industry Awards — finalists announced
ARBS 2018, Australia's only international air-conditioning, refrigeration and building services trade exhibition, has announced finalists for Industry Awards 2018. [ + ]
Mirvac to build energy-efficient houses; gets $90m CEFC funding
Australian developer Mirvac will build three new energy-efficient residential communities with a $90 million loan from the CEFC. [ + ]
Unusual things that caused power outages in 2017
Animal magnetism, malicious digging and truck crash were some of the most unusual causes of power outages in Australia in 2017. [ + ]
New program to boost Sydney's solar uptake
The City of Sydney will put $750,000 towards a $2.25 million Ausgrid grant program to reduce demand for electricity and carbon emissions. [ + ]
Calix enters grid-scale battery storage market
Australian technology company Calix has entered the race for grid-scale storage batteries. [ + ]
New industrial electrical distributor launches in Australia
APS Industrial has launched in Australia with a broad portfolio of low- and medium-voltage electrical and automation products. [ + ]
Fleetmatics rebrands as Verizon Connect
Verizon has rebranded its connected vehicle portfolio, including Verizon Telematics, Fleetmatics and Telogis, as Verizon Connect. [ + ]
