Industry News
Prysmian to pay $3.5 million penalty for engaging in cartel conduct
The Federal Court has imposed a penalty of $3.5 million against Prysmian for engaging in cartel conduct in relation to the supply of high-voltage land cables in Australia. [ + ]
Jinko and SERIS in bifacial solar partnership
The Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore and JinkoSolar R&D Center have announced their collaboration on an innovative research and development project over the next three years. [ + ]
Guidance note for smart city standards released
The Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand has released a new guidance note with an aim to raise awareness of standards and frameworks related to smart cities. [ + ]
Chloe Munro recognised by CEC
The former chair of the Clean Energy Regulator has received the Outstanding Contribution to Industry Award from the Clean Energy Council. [ + ]
UTS issues large-scale renewable RFPs
The University of Technology Sydney is canvassing proposals to secure enough renewable energy to fully offset the energy use of buildings developed under the university's $1.3bn City Campus Master Plan Program. [ + ]
NECA at INTEGRATE 2017
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has announced that it will be hosting an educational session at the 2017 Integrate show in Melbourne, in conjunction with its cabler registrar (ACRS). [ + ]
New street lighting guidelines released
The Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) has released two new street lighting guidelines — the Model LED Public Lighting Specification and the Model Public Lighting Controls Specification. [ + ]
New on-the-spot fines for safety breaches around powerlines
Queensland has introduced two new on-the-spot fines to make sure employers take steps to keep workers safe around powerlines. [ + ]
Electrical industry alert — wiring split system air conditioners
Energy Safe Victoria, an independent technical regulator for electricity, gas and pipeline safety in Victoria, has published an alert relating to wiring split system air conditioners. [ + ]
Fugro to install undersea power cable in South Australia
Geointelligence and asset integrity solutions provider Fugro has won the contract to install a subsea power cable for South Australia's distribution network management company, SA Power Networks. [ + ]
Redflow announces capital raising following strategic review
Australian battery company Redflow has announced a $14.5 million capital raising to meet the rising demand for batteries. [ + ]
IESANZ calls for nominations
The Illuminating Engineering Society of Australia and New Zealand (IESANZ) is calling for nominations for board directors for the chapters of New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory and Overseas, Western Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Philips buys traceable renewable power in Dubai
Philips Lighting has announced the purchase of traceable renewable electricity from Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA's) Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai. [ + ]
Guzhen Lighting Fair opens for pre-registration
The 20th China Guzhen International Lighting Fair will be held from 22–26 October 2017 at Guzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, China. [ + ]
Overall business optimism improves but WA contractors concerned
Industry association NECA's Market Monitor 2016–17 has found that businesses in the electrical contracting industry are more optimistic about the future. [ + ]