ElectricalSolutions News

Energy-efficiency training for electricians goes regional

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:37:15 +0000

NECA Western Australia will be conducting energy-efficiency training for electricians in regional areas of the state.

Emona to distribute Dali thermal imagers

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:02:27 +0000

Emona Instruments has entered into a distribution agreement with Dali Technology to distribute its range of infrared thermal-imaging cameras.

Clipsal to distribute Switch Automation

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:15:55 +0000

Switch Automation products are to be distributed by Clipsal Integrated Systems through its C-Bus pointOne and C-Bus Platinum distribution network.

Health checks for tradies

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:24:05 +0000

The health of Australian tradies received a boost with a new initiative from the OzHelp Foundation that will monitor and inform tradies of their health.

Fire dangers from roof insulation near electrical services

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:15:24 +0000

The Western Australian government has issued a warning about the dangers of fires caused by roof insulation in close proximity to electrical fittings and lighting.

Education the key to reducing skin cancer within the electrical industry

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:14:27 +0000

The high incidence of skin cancer in Australia has prompted a call to educate electricians about the dangers of this workplace hazard.

Public comment sought on proposed ACT solar power facility

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:13:43 +0000

Public consultation sessions have been scheduled in Canberra on the proposed ACT solar power facility.

Soanar to distribute Anderson Power Products

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 03:59:38 +0000

Soanar has been appointed ANZ distributor for Anderson Power Products’ range of interconnect products.

Power pole audit reveals problems in WA

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:41:10 +0000

A 2008 WA EnergySafety audit has found serious deficiencies in Western Power's management of its wooden power poles.

Energy harvesting market outlook

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 02:45:09 +0000

Presentations at a recent Energy Harvesting conference suggest that a number of innovative means to harvest energy to provide alternate electrical energy sources could become a reality in the near future.

Major development in solar power rooftop energy source

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 03:26:25 +0000

A transparent thin film barrier, currently used to protect flat panel TVs from moisture, could become the basis for flexible solar panels in the future that would be installed on roofs like shingles.

Australian Design recognition for electrical switchplate

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:25:05 +0000

The Hagerblu Visage electrical switchplate and GPO range has been recognised with the Australian International Design Mark at the recent Australian International Design Awards.

Energy Frontier Research Centre established

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 03:31:17 +0000

A centre to study new solar materials by combining predictive theory with experiment is being established in the US to drive innovation in alternative energy sources.

Australia develops world-first course on adapting to climate change for electricity companies

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 03:41:38 +0000

Australia has developed the world’s first commercially available, business-centric course on adapting to climate change for electricity companies.

Australian invention for smart energy use

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 02:27:00 +0000

An invention by Latrobe University's Centre for Technology Infusion that enables energy users to monitor and mange their electricity consumption has been listed as a finalist in the Innovic International Next Big Thing Awards.

Building permit growth in inner Melbourne and regional Victoria

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 02:42:36 +0000

The latest report from the Building Commissioner reveals the some construction sectors of metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria are experiencing growth.

New property estates to lead optical fibre broadband deployment

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:59:34 +0000

The deployment of fibre-to-the-premises technology received a boost as the federal governmment started encouraging developers of new commercial and residential estates to install optical fibre infrastructure.

Program to raise awareness of counterfeit electrical products

Thu, 28 May 2009 02:28:22 +0000

Eaton Corporation is collaborating with Electrical Safety Foundation International to build awareness of counterfeit electrical product dangers.

Government makes initial investment in National Broadband Network

Fri, 22 May 2009 02:29:00 +0000

The federal government recently announced that it has started putting in place programs to commence the optical fibre rollout for the much anticipated National Broadband Network.

Electrical industry welcomes government partnership in building smart energy networks

Fri, 22 May 2009 02:18:38 +0000

The Energy Network Association considers the National Energy Efficiency Initiative outlined in the federal government's 2009 Budget 2009 as a positive step to building smarter and more efficient energy distribution networks.