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Cherry Tree Wind Farm approved
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has approved Infigen Energy’s Cherry Tree Wind Farm, which will be located near Seymour, north of Melbourne. The decision has been welcomed by Clean...
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ETU condemns plans to privatise public infrastructure
The Abbott government’s proposed plan to incentivise states to sell off public infrastructure to private interests has been condemned by the Electrical Trades Union (ETU).“This is all about selling out...
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NECA awards top apprentices
NECA, the National Electrical and Communications Association, has celebrated the successes of the next generation of electrical contractors at the annual National Electrical Apprentices...
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ANZ Tower installs lighting controls for energy savings
Developed by Grocon and designed by leading architects Francis-Jones Morehan Thorp, ANZ Tower is the newest addition to the Sydney skyline. The building officially opened in September 2013 and has...
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SkillsTech makes BRW Most Innovative Companies list
SkillsTech Australia has made the BRW50 Most Innovative Companies list for the second year in a row. The company is the only training organisation to make the prestigious list.To make the grade...
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Tips to beat the heat this summer
As temperatures start to rise, WorkCover NSW is encouraging businesses to ensure their workers are protected when working in the heat.According to John Watson, general manager of WorkCover’s Work...
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Master Electricians goes west
Master Electricians has opened new headquarters in Perth, officially expanding into Western Australia.On 21 November, members and industry suppliers were invited to an official opening to see the new...
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Osram retrofits lighting at the Sistine Chapel
Multinational lighting manufacturer Osram is set to retrofit lighting at the Sistine Chapel in Rome, Italy. The art-conserving installation is expected to enable significantly higher illuminance values...
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SolarReserve opens Perth office
SolarReserve has opened an office in Perth, announcing its international expansion into Australia. The company is pursuing large-scale concentrating solar power (CSP) and photovoltaic (PV) projects,...
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Power Parameters UNI-T UT500A battery-powered insulation tester
The UNI-T UT500A series battery-powered insulation tester is available in 1000 V max (model 501A) and 2500 V max (model 502A) models. The testers are compact in size (150 x 100 x 71 mm) and have a...
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Wieland Electric Wipos PB1 narrow space power supply series
The Wieland Electric Wipos PB1 power supply series is designed for low installation heights and narrow installation spaces that are common for small distribution boards, shunting distributors and...
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Verbatim MR16 LED lamps mimic candlelight
Verbatim has launched its Natural Vision VxRGB technology, which mimics candle flames. It is available as Classic B (realistic candle) and MR16 retrofit LED lamps.True Candlelight LED lamps are...
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CorDEX Instruments TC7000 intrinsically safe thermal imager
The TC7000 is claimed to be the first fully radiometric ATEX and IECEx certified intrinsically safe thermal imager. It is suitable for use in hazardous (explosive) areas within industry sectors,...
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Middy's and NECA award $90K worth of scholarships
Twelve electrical contractors have been awarded scholarships through the Middy’s NECA Scholarship Awards.Middy’s Electrical & Data, in conjunction with NECA (National Electrical and Communications...
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Australia hits 3-gigawatt solar milestone
New figures from the Clean Energy Regulator show that more than 3 gigawatts of solar power has now been installed on Australian rooftops, providing enough energy to run the entire Melbourne train...
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Payton RFQ request form app
Payton Planar Magnetics has introduced an app to support design engineers in the field of power supply design.With the app, the Payton request forms are available for use on a smartphone or tablet....
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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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Nanoprinting research creates efficient, flexible solar cells
While harnessing the energy of sunlight is not particularly difficult, we still rely on the electricity grid because we haven’t yet developed a way to use sunshine efficiently and on a large scale.But...
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Schneider partnership to benefit remote islands
Schneider Electric has partnered with Danish energy company Dong Energy on a technological and commercial partnership.The two companies hope to enable electric network operators or remote or isolated...
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FLIR Exx series thermal imaging cameras
FLIR Systems has launched its improved FLIR Exx series of thermal imaging cameras.The cameras are equipped with Meterlink and Bluetooth connections that enable fast and accurate inspections. Connecting...
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