Industry News
Tradie drought threatens Australia's green future — MEA
The drop in the number of Australians taking up apprenticeships or traineeships threatens Australia's green future, warns MEA. [ + ]
Solar PV power systems — electrical licensing requirements
The Queensland Electrical Safety Office's (ESO) recent industry engagement and incident investigations have shown there is confusion around the licensing requirements for solar PV systems. [ + ]
Building Wiring Cable compliance rules — extension approved
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has successfully negotiated an extension to new Building Wiring Cable requirements with NSW Fair Trading. [ + ]
CommScope and Fluke team up
CommScope has partnered with Fluke Networks to help ensure optimum fibre-optic cabling performance. [ + ]
Solar microgrid to power SA produce market
The South Australian Produce Market will install 1600 solar panels and a large lithium-ion battery on its facility at Pooraka. [ + ]
SA, Tesla's $800m, 250 MW virtual power plant
The South Australian Government has announced plans to build a 250 MW virtual power plant. [ + ]
Lapp sets up Australian subsidiary
Lapp Group, a supplier of industrial electrical and networking products, has launched in Australia to meet growing demand. [ + ]
Solar-powered modular classrooms
Two schools in New South Wales are trialling renewable energy classrooms. [ + ]
Whyalla Solar Farm opened
The SSE Australia Whyalla Solar Farm was officially opened by SA Premier Jay Weatherill last week. [ + ]
Beware of the risks of working with high-voltage plant
The Queensland Electrical Safety Office (ESO) is reminding workers to be beware of the risks of working with high-voltage plant. [ + ]
$30m funding for Coleambally Solar Farm
The CEFC has committed $30 million in debt finance to the Coleambally Solar Farm in NSW. [ + ]
RET amended to clarify eligibility of solar PV systems
The Renewable Energy Target legislation has been amended to clarify the eligibility of 10–100 kW solar PV systems. [ + ]
Vocus to add 8 TBps capacity ahead of ASC
Vocus Communications is upgrading its domestic infrastructure to support the early customer demand for Australia Singapore Cable (ASC). [ + ]
GEMS review underway
The Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 will undergo a review by the Turnbull government. [ + ]
Amendments to the NSW Apprenticeship Act
The NSW Apprenticeship Act has been amended to make it more responsive to the demands of the contemporary workplace. [ + ]
