Is the future underground?
ABB has announced its underground substation concept for the efficient and safe delivery of energy for Australian urban areas.This substation concept enables up to 98% of the installation’s volume to...
View ArticleThe first all-carbon solar cell
Researchers have developed a solar cell made entirely of carbon, an inexpensive substitute for the pricey materials used in conventional solar panels.Stanford University scientists have built the first...
View ArticleNOJA Power wins exporter award
NOJA Power has been recognised as a Queensland Exporter of the Year in the Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards 2012 program.NOJA Power was initially awarded first prize for its export achievements in...
View ArticleABB EQ electricity meters
ABB has released the EQ family of electricity meters designed for mounting on DIN rail. The EQ meters are designed to be used in main switchboards, distribution boards and consumer units, and can be...
View ArticleTelecomTest SIQMA CPRI data stream analyser
The SIQMA is used for wireless radio equipment testing via the CPRI interface, including R&D in diverse lab applications, basic conformance testing and basic acceptance testing of eNodeB in the...
View ArticleDelta Electronics C-2000 series variable speed drives
The Delta Electronics C-2000 series variable speed drives provide a high-performance and economical solution to 3-phase motor speed control.The C-2000 uses Field Oriented Control to fulfil the demands...
View ArticleSwitchcraft EN20 series weathertight connectors
Switchcraft has introduced its EN2 series weathertight IP68 sealed panel, cord and inline connectors. Sealed to IP68 NEMA 250 (6P) and available in ribbed or winged coupling ring with copper alloy,...
View ArticleNew ECD Solutions website
Welcome to your new ECD Solutions website. ECD (Electrical+Comms+Data) is the next generation of Electrical Solutions and offers our readers and members an expanded content focus, bringing in a large...
View ArticleNECA calls for contractor protection
NECA is calling on the Victorian Government to protect electrical and communications contractors caught up in the alarming number of insolvencies that have been occurring in the state’s construction...
View ArticleMoxa MGate 5101-PBM-MN gateway
The Moxa MGate 5101-PBM-MN gateway from Madison Technologies provides a communication portal between Profibus devices (eg, Profibus drives or instruments) and Modbus TCP hosts. All models are protected...
View ArticleShiftwork’s psychological impact revealed
Shiftwork patterns in the mining and energy sectors could be impacting negatively on workers’ physical and mental health. While the Australian Coal and Energy Survey, conducted by Griffith University,...
View ArticleAttracting and retaining apprentices
It is widely acknowledged within the electrical industry that apprentices are the backbone of our success and the future for ongoing prosperity. Master Electricians Australia (MEA) has always aimed...
View ArticleData centres will remain the IT powerhouse
The sustainable data centre market will see accelerated growth in 2013 as it becomes more focused on cost savings and provides more efficient internal IT delivery methods such as virtualisation,...
View ArticleNew ECD Solutions website
Welcome to your new ECD Solutions website. ECD (Electrical+Comms+Data) is the next generation of Electrical Solutions and offers our readers and members an expanded content focus, bringing in a large...
View ArticleRural broadband project wins Engineering Excellence Award
A project that will deliver the world’s fastest high-performance wireless broadband to rural areas was awarded the Engineering Innovation Award at the 2012 Australian Engineering Excellence Awards.The...
View ArticleWebsite addresses new WHS harmonisation laws
A new website is being launched to help small-to-medium employers get to grips with the new Work Health and Safety (WHS) harmonisation laws. The Safety First website, launched by the Group Training...
View ArticleCablemakers gets online
Bulk cable-cutting facility Cablemakers North Queensland is helping locals solve their cable requirements quicker with the launch of the Cablemakers website.Cablemakers’ online presence means a...
View ArticleSMA Australia Sunny Design PV plant design
SMA Solar Technology now offers easy and uncomplicated PV plant configuration via the internet. Plant planners and installers can now take full advantage of the improved functions of SMA’s Sunny Design...
View ArticleMegger MTO330 Automated Six-Winding Transformer Ohmmeter
Available to rent, the Megger MTO330 Automated Six-Winding Transformer Ohmmeter provides full eight-terminal measurement capability to verify factory test readings. It helps locate defects in...
View ArticleAGL head returns to chair CEC board
AGL head Michael Fraser has returned to the position of Chair of the Clean Energy Council (CEC) following its Annual General Meeting. CEO of Hydro Tasmania Roy Adair was returned as Deputy Chair.CEC...
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