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More trouble brewing for solar installers
Australian solar power companies that are not correctly charging goods and services tax (GST) could soon run into troubled water, according to industry experts. A few solar companies have been...
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A better apprenticeship service for electrical apprentices and employers
Master Electricians Australia (MEA) is a firm advocate of apprentice training and upskilling. Which is why, through ApprenticeConnect Australia, MEA is continuing to better its services to manage and...
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Capitalising on the carbon price
On 1 July, the Australian Government ushered in a new era in which pollution has a price. The Australian Government’s carbon pricing mechanism aims to create an incentive for businesses to reduce their...
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enLighten Velorum LED troffer
The Velorum troffer from enLighten is suitable for replacing existing T8 and T5 fluorescent lighting in grid ceiling applications. The troffer is claimed be up to 70% more efficient than traditional...
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Changes to GBCA board announced
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) passed nine governance changes at an extraordinary general meeting held on 23 July in Sydney. The changes are consistent with best practice for boards in...
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Online resource hub promotes clean energy careers
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) has launched the Clean Energy Career Hub, an online hub for people seeking work in the clean energy industry and those already in the industry wanting to upgrade their...
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Nominations open for the 2012 Electrotechnology School Student Awards
Budding electrical stars take note: nominations for the 2012 Electrotechnology School Student Awards are now open. The annual awards, sponsored by NHP Electrical Engineering Products, are open to...
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Austest Laboratories accredited for energy-efficiency testing of swimming...
Austest Laboratories is now accredited for testing to AS 5102.1 and AS 5102.2 for energy-efficiency testing of swimming pool pumps in accordance with star rating requirements of the Voluntary...
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Oslon Signal bright blue LED for police and emergency services vehicles
Osram Opto Semiconductors’ Oslon Signal LED is claimed to provide the world’s brightest blue light. Made using a special thin-film chip technology, the Oslon Signal’s bright blue light enhances...
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Austest accredited for vibration and shock testing
Austest Laboratories has obtained accreditation to provide fully accredited test reports to the following vibration and shock standards, including any customer-specific requirements that fall within...
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Fluke 320 series true RMS clamp meters
The Fluke 320 series true RMS clamp meters are a complete range of tools engineered to produce noise-free and reliable measurements in tough environments. Designed to be long-lasting and easy to use,...
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AMMA’s Migration and Labour Sourcing Conference on tomorrow
Migrant worker issues will be the focus of the AMMA (Australian Mines and Metals Association) Migration and Labour Sourcing Conference, to be held tomorrow in Brisbane. Attendees will hear from all...
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Austest Laboratories semi-anechoic EMC chamber for radiated emissions and...
Austest Laboratories has announced the construction of a semi-anechoic EMC chamber for radiated emissions and immunity testing of electrical and electronic products and components at Castle Hill, NSW....
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LED evolution drives clean revolution
There’s a quiet revolution underway. But instead of changing the balance of power, this revolution involves changing something rather more mundane: light bulbs. LightSavers is a global pilot of LED...
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Brightgreen LED retrofit range
Brightgreen has released its retrofit range, comprising the DR700, DR450, BR700, AR900 and PR900 bulbs and the SL3500 shop light. At 10 W, the DR700 matches the brightness of an average 50 W halogen...
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City of Sydney funds Australia’s largest building-mounted solar PV program
The City of Sydney has awarded Solgen Energy a $6 million contract to fit solar photovoltaic (PV) panels to more than 30 sites over the next two years to generate 12.5% of the electricity needs of all...
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Industry invited to comment on electrical infrastructure in flood-prone Qld...
Industry is being invited to comment on a Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry recommendation to consider introducing a legislative requirement that electrical substations in buildings be located...
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AEMC 6550 10 kV and 6555 15 kV megohmmeters
AEMC has introduced the 6550 10 kV and 6555 15 kV megohmmeters. The meters are expert tools for testing insulation safely and accurately and are suitable for use on rotating equipment and machinery...
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Warren & Brown Telegartner Cat6a patchcords
Warren & Brown Telegartner Cat6a patchcords are suitable for use where connections are required in tight spaces, such as in a rack or an office. The patchcords are available in a range of colours...
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Phoenix Contact Axioline SSI 1/AO 1 module for position detection
The Axioline I/O system from Phoenix Contact has been expanded to include the AXL SSI 1/AO 1 module for position detection. The terminal has an analog output to control drives. The combination of...
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