International Standard for solar LED lanterns released
30 April, 2013The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released a new technical specification for solar-powered, light-emitting diode (LED) lighting devices, such as solar lanterns.
Cuts to SAAA payments hurting small business, says MEA
30 April, 2013Changes to the Federal Government’s Support for Adult Australian Apprentices (SAAA) payments are hurting small businesses, Master Electricians Australia has said.
Protection against electromagnetic effects
30 April, 2013 | Supplied by: IEC e-techLightning is a huge natural electrostatic discharge between electrically charged areas within a single cloud, from one cloud to another or between a cloud and the earth. The discharge is accompanied by a flash or strike, can result in serious injuries or fatalities when people are exposed to it and can cause serious damage to equipment, installations and buildings when it hits the ground.
Organic photovoltaics will remain a small market
29 April, 2013 by Dr Harry Zervos, Senior Technology Analyst, IDTechExOrganic photovoltaics, although potentially a disruptive technology, do not currently offer very high efficiency levels or lifetime and these characteristics limit their market uptake, says a recent IDTechEx Research report. However, OPVs can offer versatility in form factor, improved indoor performance and low capital expenditure for large-scale manufacture.
Visionstream secures NZ$500 million contract for Ultra Fast Broadband
29 April, 2013 | Supplied by: VisionStream Pty LtdVisionstream, part of Leighton Contractors, has announced a contract extension with Chorus worth over NZ$500 million to continue construction of New Zealand’s Ultra Fast Broadband (UFB) network in the greater Auckland region.
Energy audits standard open for public comment
26 April, 2013 | Supplied by: Standards AustraliaThe AS/NZS 3598:2000 Energy Audits Standard is open for public comment. Energy audits and surveys are investigations of energy use for a defined audit object, such as a manufacturing site.
Solar PV module revenues expected to drop to $20.5bn
24 April, 2013Solar photovoltaic (PV) industry module revenues are forecast to decline 20% in 2013 to $20.5 billion from $25.5 billion in 2012.
Top electrical safety mistakes contractors make
24 April, 2013 by Jim White*, Shermco IndustriesThis article discusses the top nine electrical safety mistakes contractors make, from PPE to maintenance.
ABB to buy solar inverter company Power-One
23 April, 2013 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB, the global power and automation technology group, and Power-One, a provider of renewable energy and of energy-efficient power conversion and power management solutions, have agreed to a transaction in which ABB will acquire Power-One for $6.35 per share in cash or $1028 million equity value.
MEA calls for qualified energy auditors in Queensland
23 April, 2013Stephen King, MEA Queensland state manager, called on the government to endorse energy efficiency and assessment qualification as a prerequisite for performing in-home energy audits in the state.
Queensland seeks input on electrical safety laws
19 April, 2013The Queensland Government is seeking business and community views on proposed changes to electrical safety laws that it says would reduce costs to business.
Cable worker’s death sparks safety alert
19 April, 2013The death of a Cairns worker who was electrocuted while installing cabling has prompted a warning from the Queensland Electrical Safety Office about working in confined ceiling spaces.
Standards Australia releases new electricity network safety standard
18 April, 2013Standards Australia has announced the publication of a new Australian Standard for electricity network safety management systems.
Melbourne to host lighting summit
17 April, 2013The Australian Smart Lighting Summit will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 5 and 6 August 2013.
Thiess wins $125m electrical contract
16 April, 2013 | Supplied by: ThiessThiess, part of the Leighton Holdings group, has been awarded a new contract by Western Power to work with the energy provider to upgrade and maintain its electrical distribution network throughout metropolitan Perth, as well as the south-west and mid north-west regions of Western Australia.
