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CP Electronics ALC-DD dimming photocell
The ALC-DD dimming photocell automatically adjusts the light output of luminaires depending on the amount of natural light available to maintain constant brightness (maintained illuminance) using...
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DEHN + SOHNE DEHNcombo YPV SCI combined arrester for PV systems
The DEHNcombo YPV SCI combined arrester from DEHN reliably protects PV systems from surges caused by lightning. This arrester concept combines a number of benefits for PV systems in a single device....
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Short-circuit fault causes fire and equipment damage
The West Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum has reported a significant incident in which a short-circuit fault in a variable speed drive resulted in fire, arcing and equipment damage.In an...
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National Occupational Licensing Scheme scrapped, NOLA disbanded
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) has announced that the National Occupational Licensing Scheme (NOLS) will be disbanded. The National Occupational Licensing Authority (NOLA) will be...
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ATO sets sights on medium-sized businesses
The ATO has medium-sized businesses and wealthy individuals in its sights for 2013-14. Unsurprisingly, in a revenue constrained economy with a persistent government fiscal deficit, the ATO plans to...
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Cheap and easy way to solar efficiency
A collaboration between Chinese and US chemists has found a simple and cheap way to increase solar cell efficiency by modifying the molecular structure of a polymer commonly used in solar cells. The...
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Contractor mentoring program
While starting up a new business can be an exciting and heady challenge, many first-time business owners unconsciously step into a minefield of paperwork, administration duties and financial needs that...
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REC supplies panels for Singapore's biggest solar installation
REC Group is supplying solar panels for two large-scale solar energy installations in Singapore. One of the rooftop installations - for supermarket giant Sheng Siong Group - is the country’s largest...
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Achieving and maintaining high NABERS ratings in existing buildings
At the recent Retrofit & Refurb Conference & Expo held in Sydney, AE Smith’s National Sustainability Engineer and accredited NABERS assessor David Odd was invited to share his experience of...
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Comment period for revised CFL standard closing soon
The Committee Draft for Vote (CDV) of IEC 60969 Ed 2, Self-ballasted compact fluorescent lamps for general lighting services - Performance requirements (34/1701/CDV) was published on 1 November 2013...
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Buenos Aires switches to LED lighting
Philips was selected by the government of the city of Buenos Aires to renew its street lighting system with LED technology. The company will replace the majority of the 125,000 existing street lights...
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Phase 3 complete cable assemblies for entertainment lighting
Connector-Tech ALS has available complete cable assemblies with Phase 3’s 10-pin Socapex-compatible connectors for entertainment lighting applications.The leads have the technical features of the P3-19...
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Submissions invited on ESS Issues Paper
Submissions have been invited on an issues paper as part of a review of the NSW Energy Savings Scheme (ESS). The paper was jointly released by NSW Trade & Investment and the NSW Office of...
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Voltage optimisation webinar
Powerstar has organised a free webinar on voltage optimisation on 12 February, from 9-10 am.The webinar aims to help businesses reduce their electricity usage and achieve considerable savings through...
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iCat wins SAimX award
The iCat application from Clipsal by Schneider Electric has won the Business and eCommerce category of the South Australian Interactive Media Excellence Awards (SAimX).The SAimX awards showcase...
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Prosegur expands in Australia; acquires Chubb Security
Private security company Prosegur has acquired Chubb Security Services in Australia, a company specialising in the cash logistics and ATMs’ operation and servicing sector.The total value of this...
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Tips to avoid heat stress
As temperatures are forecast to soar over the coming days, SafeWork South Australia reminds workplaces to ensure they have measures in place to cope with the heat.“Hot weather is a workplace hazard...
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AI Group calls for immigration boost
Australia needs to increase its immigration intake by 30,000 to 220,000 for the 2014-15 financial year in order to meet current and future skills shortages, suggests the Australian Industry Group.The...
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Yingli Solar creates new Technical Manager role
Christian Bindel has been appointed to the newly created role of Technical Manager for Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands for Yingli Solar.In the position, Bindel will be responsible for...
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Free business sessions for electrical contractors
For many electrical contracting businesses, 2013 has undoubtedly been a difficult year for economic growth. But despite this, many businesses have been able to weather the storm; and I’m pleased to say...
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