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Smart metering forums
Industry and government stakeholders are invited to attend a series of forums facilitated by Standards Australia throughout 2016 to work on developing a Roadmap for Advanced Metering.The work is...
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International speakers announced for energy storage conference
The 2016 Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition, taking place in Sydney on 1–2 June, will offer two days of innovative and intelligent energy solutions for the changing energy storage...
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Qld driving electricity demand
Queensland’s coal seam gas industry is driving Australia’s electricity demand.The national electricity demand continues to rise on average by 0.17% a month, according to The February 2016 Carbon...
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R&M VS Compact Extended Wiring Tool
The R&M VS Compact Wiring Tool features an extended reach and is suitable for use in FTTN installations. The ‘extended’ comfort tool is designed to simplify termination of wires on all VS Compact...
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Cree KR Series LED downlight
The Cree KR series LED downlights feature TrueWhite Technology, which delivers high-quality light with efficacy up to 77 lm/W. Designed for indoor applications, the series is available in a variety of...
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Backplane Systems Technology Nuvo-3616VR Fanless Surveillance System
Backplane Systems Technology has launched the Nuvo-3616VR, a surveillance platform that integrates 16 PoE+ ports, an i7 CPU and RAID in a compact, fanless chassis. It is designed to meet requirements...
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Melbourne to host Solar 2016 on 4–5 May
The energy industry is undergoing a massive transformation, creating significant opportunities for the electrical industry. If you want to learn more about how the ongoing transformation affects your...
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ETU chasing millions from resource companies for FIFO workers
The Electrical Trade Union (ETU) will pursue legal action against major resource companies for millions of dollars in unpaid termination payments for fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers following a ruling by...
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Schneider Electric Encapsulated Chassis
Schneider Electric has released the Encapsulated Chassis, an enclosed busbar system that reduces potential hazards for electrical maintenance workers by providing additional barriers and protection.The...
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TE Connectivity Circular Hybrid Connector
TE Connectivity has launched a circular hybrid connector (CHC), which combines power supply and data into a single connector allowing for increased design flexibility. It is suitable for use in...
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Phoenix Contact signal lines
Signal lines on cable drums from Phoenix Contact are now available in addition to cable rings of up to 100 m. The company is offering signal lines of up to 500 m on cable drums in small quantities.The...
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Siemon Z-MAX, MAX RJ-45 and TERA jacks
Siemon has launched the Z-MAX, MAX RJ-45 and TERA jacks, which offer reliable jack-plug connection for support of PoE applications.The jacks feature a curved contact shape designed to improve the...
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Top 7 hidden costs of emergency lighting
1. Whole fitting replacement at point of battery failureIndustry practice has traditionally been to replace the whole emergency batten fittings when the light fails the six-monthly test. It is believed...
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Light + Building 2016 to focus on energy efficiency
Every two years, the Light + Building trade show hosts over 1500 exhibitors presenting the latest innovations in lighting, electrical engineering, house and building automation and software for the...
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Repelec The Compendium 6 product catalogue
Repelec has launched The Compendium 6, the sixth edition of a comprehensive product selection guide for the electrical industry.This release has 47 additional product pages as well as hundreds of lines...
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$250 million for energy-efficient community housing
A $250 million program is expected to help drive the construction of around 1000 energy-efficient community houses in 2016 as part of the Australian Government’s better cities commitment.The program,...
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IDRC DSP HD/HR 1U programmable AC/DC power supply
IDRC has launched the DSP HD/HR, a 1U programmable AC/DC power supply device with LXI interface. It is suitable for ATE for QC testing, energy, R&D, satellite communication, factory automation,...
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Australia's FCF Fire and Electrical recognised on global stage
FCF Fire and Electrical has been recognised as one of the top 20 franchises in the International Franchise Association’s NextGen in Franchising Global Competition.The NextGen award celebrates young...
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AGL invests in residential energy storage uptake in Australia
AGL Energy Limited (AGL) has committed US$20 million and joined other energy players to invest in the uptake of residential energy storage in Australia through Sunverge Energy.Australian Renewable...
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Top intelligent building trends
The Internet of Things (IoT), sensors networks, Category 6A and fibre technologies were hot topics in 2015, particularly in the building industry. Below is a summary of key trends that will influence...
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