Dutch dairy farm deploys Redflow batteries
A Dutch dairy farm has deployed six Redflow ZBM2 zinc-bromine flow batteries to store self-produced solar energy that can support its milk production with sun-harvested energy.Dubbed the Photon Farmer,...
View ArticlePayroll tax relief for Tasmanian apprentices
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has welcomed the Tasmanian Government’s announcement of payroll tax relief for apprentices and trainees aged 15–24 years.The Tasmanian...
View ArticleHow the Internet of Things is powering the renewable energy industry
Home owners want a reliable energy source to ensure they don’t get a nasty surprise when the grid goes down, and power is a fundamental component of running any business.With no power, how can the...
View ArticleGetting connected
Chatswood Private Hospital (CPH), part of Presmed Australia and the largest eye, ear, nose, throat and face specialist day surgery in Australia, has partnered with Wavelink for better communication and...
View ArticleHow the changing workplace is impacting Wi-Fi networks
In this day and age, people simply expect the network to be available, fast, stable, consistent and secure, whether they are at their own desk in the office, roaming around the workspace or...
View ArticleInfinity cable ruling leaves door open to dodgy products
The construction industry is estimated to spend over $80m for remediating the faulty Infinity cable but the sole director of company behind the imports has just been fined $18,000 plus $15,000 in costs...
View ArticleRCBO prohibition notice amended
The Victorian technical and safety regulator Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) has imposed additional requirements on the supply of RCBOs designed or marketed to be permanently fixed to household or similar...
View ArticleFluke 435 three-phase power quality and energy analyser
The Fluke 435 three-phase power quality and energy analyser is used to locate, prevent and troubleshoot power quality problems in three- and single-phase power distribution systems. It is available for...
View ArticleClipsal Iconic BLE and ControlLink electrical accessories
The latest range of Clipsal Iconic products will provide new solutions that enhance functionality through innovative connectivity and added convenience.Deliver smart functionality with in-room...
View ArticleVeEX MTTplus-900 Wi-Fi air expert module
The VeEX MTTplus-900 Wi-Fi air expert module is a complete and compact tool for Wi-Fi networks discovery, surveying, optimisation, performance testing and troubleshooting.VeEX’s Wi-Fi air expert...
View ArticleMegger TM1760 circuit breaker analyser system
The Megger TM1760 circuit breaker analyser system offers powerful technology that achieves safe and efficient circuit breaker testing. The system includes a built-in PC and the DualGround method, which...
View ArticleAre you Australia's most inventive installer?
The Clean Energy Council is calling on solar designers and installers to submit their entries for the 2017 Solar Design and Installation Awards.Clean Energy Council Executive General Manager – Industry...
View ArticleABB supplies components for floating PV power plant
ABB has supplied critical components for a 1 MW floating photovoltaic power plant test-bed in Singapore.It measures 10,000 m2 or 1.5 football fields. The energy generated will be fed into the national...
View ArticleTEPCO and MERALCO win at Asian Utility Week
Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) and Manila Electric Company (also known as Meralco) won in the categories of Best Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) or Internet of Things (IoT) Network Rollout...
View ArticleIDEAL Networks expands into Australia
IDEAL Networks, manufacturer of data cable and network testers, has expanded into Australia with a new facility in Melbourne.The new facility, which includes a product warehouse, alongside the customer...
View ArticleTackling LED uptake challenges
The Queensland local government has set out to deliver an energy-efficient street lighting initiative master plan which would see the Sunshine Coast become a pioneer in public lighting. According to...
View ArticleClean Energy Regulator welcomes new chair
The Clean Energy Regulator has appointed David Parker AM as the new chair of the agency.Parker, who will join the agency from the beginning of July, has extensive experience in economics and public...
View ArticleHow to gain visibility and control of contractor service delivery
Without clear visibility into contractor service delivery, customers do not receive the best service; brands suffer from a failure to meet SLA requirements; and contractors are left to manage mounds...
View ArticleSchneider Electric EcoStruxure for Mining, Minerals and Metals
Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure for Mining, Minerals and Metals is a system architecture and platform that leverages digital technologies and the IIoT. It allows companies to connect, collect, analyse...
View ArticleOsram buys US specialty lighting business
Osram has agreed to acquire US-based LED Engin.The company, based in San Jose, California, has approximately 30 employees and annual sales of around US$10 million.LED Engin specialises in ultrabright,...
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