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Top tips for solar PV installations
When it comes to a photovoltaic (PV) system, thoughtful planning is the foundation of a successful project. Experience has shown that 80% of successful solar systems depend on the decisions that are...
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Financial incentives to obtain cabling qualifications
An earlier BICSI column in ECD Solutions advised of changing Australia Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) regulations requiring cablers to hold ‘competencies’ in specialist cabling activities...
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Bass Electrical helps Tooheys automate beer-brewing process
When Tooheys decided to upgrade its brewery in Lidcombe, NSW, it turned to Bass Electrical Engineering for assistance. The ARA Group-owned Bass has been carrying out electrical work at the Tooheys...
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Dessert supplier gets sweet boost from solar PV system
Yingli Solar has completed a contract through its installation partner EnviroGroup to supply an 80 kW solar PV system for an award-winning Victorian dessert supplier.Through EnviroGroup, Yingli Solar...
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Dwindling solar demand could cost 3400 jobs
Despite two million Australian homes having solar installed, the phase-out of government support programs has seen demand drop off, a new report from REC Agents Association (RAA) shows.The report,...
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19″ rack switches
Phoenix Contact has available rugged managed switches for deployment in 19″ racks as used in control centres and data centres. In the past, these types of systems frequently relied on devices designed...
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Thermal imaging cameras help identify defects in solar cells
When solar energy panels threaten to fail, defects will usually generate heat. To detect and identify problems with photovoltaic cells, junction boxes and grid network, Carlill Energy has successfully...
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Tips for wiring next-gen devices
Remote powering applications utilise the copper balanced twisted-pair IT cabling infrastructure to deliver DC power to IP-enabled devices. The popularity of this technology and the interest in...
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Sustainable Buildings Research Centre wins Master Builders' award
The University of Wollongong has been awarded the National Environment and Energy Efficiency Commercial Building Award for its Sustainable Buildings Research Centre.The award, presented as part of the...
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ASHRAE seeks comment on proposed standard
ASHRAE is seeking comments on a proposed standard that addresses the unique energy requirements of data centres.Standard 90.4P, Energy Standard for Data Centers and Telecommunications Buildings, is...
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Fluke ClirVu CV Series IR windows
The Fluke ClirVu CV Series IR windows eliminate the need to open the panel door to take infrared camera readings and have an installation time of five minutes or less.The series offers protection for...
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ACCC deliberates on NBN Co's varied Special Access Undertaking
NBN Co has submitted a varied Special Access Undertaking (SAU) to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).If the ACCC accepts the SAU, it will form a key part of the regulatory...
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Legrand power protection solutions
Legrand Australia’s power protection offer provides a comprehensive solution across across all residential and commercial applications.The residential circuit protection offer meets the needs of...
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RH Systems 973-SF6 gas analyser
Available to rent, the RH Systems 973-SF6 analyser measures the purity of SF6 gas and the level of humidity in gas insulated switchgear systems. The device uses a gas-recovery system that stores...
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Backup power supply for NBN - invitation for public comment
The ACMA has invited comment on the regulatory safeguards that should apply as NBN moves to introduce optional battery backup for most new NBN fibre connections.“The ACMA must clearly ensure rigorous...
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Ideal Industries UniPRO MGig1 gigabit ethernet tester
The Ideal Industries UniPRO MGig1 E bidirectional, single-port and dual-port ethernet testers are now available with the UniPRO SEL1 intelligent loop-back device. The MGig1 technology makes it possible...
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CP Electronics MWS6 microwave sensor
The MWS6 low profile is a mid-range microwave presence/absence detector for the automatic control of lighting, heating and ventilation.The 2-channel version (2CH) can be commissioned by the installer...
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Yingli Solar appoints MD for Oceania region
Daman Cole has been appointed as managing director of Yingli Solar’s Australian, New Zealand and Pacific operations.Appointed to the role after 12 months as the company’s commercial director, Cole will...
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PMA AG railway cable conduit protectors
Railway electrical installations, whether in infrastructure or rolling stock, are made up of a vast number of components connected using electrical cable, which is often exposed to severe stresses,...
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Upsolar completes 98.6 kW smart solar array project
Upsolar, an international provider of solar PV modules, has completed Australia’s largest solar array featuring smart modules: a 98.6 kW rooftop project atop a Hilton Manufacturing facility in...
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