Solar pioneer honoured in Qld Premier’s Sustainability Awards
19 June, 2013UQ’s Professor Paul Meredith was presented with the Premier’s Award at the 2103 Premier’s Sustainability Awards on Friday in Brisbane.
Solco launches national finance business
18 June, 2013Solco Ltd has established a national finance business, which leases products for solar retailers and installers servicing SMEs and residential property owners.
Philips gains eight places in green brand ranking
14 June, 2013 | Supplied by: SignifyRoyal Philips has gained eight places in the annual ranking of the Best Global Green Brands by Interbrand. The company is one of the fastest climbers in this year’s ranking, moving from 31st in 2012 to 23rd in 2013.
Fronius inverters win Plus X Awards
14 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Fronius Australia Pty LtdFronius has won four Plus X Awards for its Galvo and Symo inverters, taking out the High Quality, Functionality and Ecology awards in the Energy category. The Fronius Galvo inverter was also named Best Product of the Year 2013.
SolarMax and Sol Distribution announce Australian partnership
13 June, 2013SolarMax and Sol Distribution have announced a partnership that will see Sol Distribution distribute SolarMax’s S-series and MT-series solar inverters and accessories to the Australian market.
EoIs open for new rating tool for existing buildings
13 June, 2013The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has opened the EoI process for the Green Star - Performance rating tool, said Robert Milagre, Acting Manager, GBCA, at the Total Facilities Expo.
New Vice President and Managing Director ANZ for Eaton
12 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty LtdEaton has appointed Anoop Nanda as Vice President and Managing Director - Australia/New Zealand for its electrical business.
$400m boost for regional renewable energy
11 June, 2013$400 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency is available for renewable energy projects that cut diesel use by remote communities and mining companies.
ABB Australia launches Reconciliation Action Plan
07 June, 2013 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB Australia has launched its inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan to advance opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Gradual reform for solar subsidies needed, says MEA
07 June, 2013Master Electricians Australia has backed calls for the gradual reform of domestic power subsidies, confirming the Queensland Competition Authority’s view that individual panels were driving up network costs for other users.
Campaign against non-compliant electrical products launched
07 June, 2013The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) and Voltimum recently launched the “Does it comply?” initiative in a bid to raise awareness and educate users of the dangers of using products that are not compliant to Australian Standards.
NBN sham contracting must stop, says CWU
07 June, 2013The Communications Workers Union has called on the government to put a stop to sham contracting to facilitate the rollout of the NBN, claiming it has led to safety issues.
EU imposes provisional anti-dumping tariffs on Chinese solar panels
07 June, 2013The European Commission has decided to impose provisional anti-dumping duties on imports of solar panels, cells and wafers from China.
USGBC to offer free LEED certification for new markets
06 June, 2013The US Green Building Council has announced it will offer free LEED certification to the first green building projects to certify in the 112 countries where LEED has yet to take root.
Philips wins four Australian International Design Awards
04 June, 2013 | Supplied by: SignifyRoyal Philips has been recognised for four of its products at the 2013 Australian International Design Awards, presented by Good Design Australia.
