Storm stirs renewable energy investment in South Australia
South Australia was plunged into darkness when a once-in-50-year storm ripped through the state on 28 September 2016, knocking down more than 20 electricity pylons and three major transmission lines....
View ArticleLUMAWISE drive LED Holder Type Z50
The TE Connectivity LUMAWISE drive LED Holder Type Z50, used in track and spot lighting, integrates the DC/DC driver and the holder into a single package.It integrates a 48 VDC powered constant-current...
View ArticleBetter protection for workers as new Fair Work laws come into effect
The Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Act 2017 has now come into effect, with higher penalties for serious contraventions of workplace laws and record-keeping breaches.New obligations...
View ArticleCall for applications for the 2018 Women in Renewables Scholarship
The Clean Energy Council is calling for applications from talented women in the renewable energy industry for the 2018 Women in Renewables Scholarship. The deadline for applications is 15 October.The...
View ArticleManaging airflow in a data centre
According to a report by McKinsey, the IT industry as a whole consumes 2% of the world’s energy, and will generate as much CO2 as the airline industry by 2020. Data centres contribute a huge part of...
View ArticleChalmit Lighting Arran LED floodlight
The Chalmit Lighting Arran LED floodlight is sleek and efficient, offering instant-on crisp, white light output. The compact floodlight delivers a uniform photometric distribution and powerful...
View ArticleWolf Safety Lamps Linkex tank lighting kits
The Wolf Safety Lamps Linkex tank lighting kits are all IEC Ex certified. They provide low-voltage temporary lighting solutions for Zones 1 and 2 (gas) and 21 and 22 (dust) hazardous areas, where...
View ArticleNext steps agreed on battery storage standards
Standards Australia recently brought together a group of senior industry and government leaders to discuss the introduction of residential on-site battery storage standards in Australia.The attendees...
View ArticleMoving beyond the basics with field service mobility
There are many outputs of a mobility solution integrated with a workforce management optimisation scheduling solution. Most service organisations focus on the visibility of their field resources. But...
View ArticleHawke International PSG553/RAC barrier cable gland
The Hawke International PSG553/RAC barrier cable gland is a no-mess alternative to Ex de cable gland installations. It is claimed to improve productivity and reduce installation time and ongoing...
View ArticleBlack Box ControlBridge Wired Touch Panels
The ControlBridge Wired Touch Panels allow users to connect and control everything in conference rooms, classrooms and control rooms — room controls (such as lights and window shades), KVM systems and...
View ArticleSchneider Electric TeSys D Green energy-efficient contactors
The Schneider Electric TeSys D Green energy-efficient contactors for control and switching applications are designed to help process and manufacturing plants reduce their energy bills and meet...
View ArticleABB emergency and exit lighting maintenance log book
The ABB rebranded emergency and exit lighting maintenance log book for all Australian standards testing and maintenance requirements is now available. The new look and feel is more in line with the new...
View ArticleHMS Industrial Networks Anybus gateways
HMS Industrial Networks’ two new gateways connect factory automation equipment to building automation systems — Anybus Modbus to KNX gateway and Anybus Modbus to BACnet gateway. The new gateways enable...
View ArticleNew regional partner for Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand
Global design and consultancy firm Arcadis has joined Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand (SCCANZ) as a Regional Partner.SCCANZ Executive Director Adam Beck said that Arcadis has signalled its...
View ArticleBosch ProCore 18 V 7.0 Ah battery
Bosch’s ProCore 18 V 7.0 Ah high-performance battery is said to offer 90% more power than the previous 18 V 6.0 Ah battery.The power increase is thanks to an improved cell design and measures taken to...
View Articlei4 Tradies software
i4Tradies’ next-generation tradies software connects business owners, on-the-road tradesmen and their customers with single cloud-integrated job management software.The software offers an end-to-end...
View ArticleWiring Rules — requirements for recessed luminaires and pool area...
The new edition of the Wiring Rules, due in early 2018, will include changes to the requirements of recessed luminaires and pool area installations, according to an update by Queensland Electrical...
View ArticleMore than 7000 home battery systems installed in H1 2017
Household batteries are flying off the shelf twice as fast this year as Australians look for new ways to control their power use and protect against price hikes, according to the Climate Media...
View Article'Grid orchestration' for the networks of tomorrow
Energy Networks Australia and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency have partnered to generate ideas that will help determine how we operate the electricity networks of the future.Participants at...
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