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ABB to supply submarine AC power cable system for UK wind farm
ABB has won an order worth around $55 million to supply a submarine AC (alternating current) power cable system for a new wind farm located off the coast of Norfolk. The underwater cables will feed the...
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NECA backs royal commission into union corruption
The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) backs the government’s decision to proceed with the Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption.The Cole Royal Commission in 2001...
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REC and UNSW collaborate on solar cells
REC, a global supplier of solar energy solutions, is joining forces with the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in the development of an improved hydrogen passivation process that was first...
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Yingli and Energy Matters announce distribution partnership
Energy Matters and Yingli Solar have entered into a distribution agreement which will see Energy Matters supply and install Yingli Solar’s monocrystalline PANDA Series modules and multicrystalline YGE...
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Why is accredited testing important?
A number of Australian companies provide electrical product safety, environmental, EMC and calibration services. While most of these laboratories are accredited, some have no accreditations or...
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RET review could jeopardise thousands of renewables jobs
The federal government’s review of the Renewable Energy Target could jeopardise thousands of renewable energy sector jobs, the Australian Solar Council says.“The government has said everything is on...
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Electric vehicles powered by dual-axis solar trackers on Kangaroo Island
The Kangaroo Island Airport Visible Solar Project was officially launched this week by Jayne Bates OAM, Kangaroo Island’s Mayor. The project boasts the first dual-axis solar trackers in Australia to...
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Erntec double-hinged swing frame system
Erntec has designed and developed a double-hinged swing frame system for cabinets/enclosures. The system features 19″ mount rails, 400 mm installation depth (800 mm wide, greater cabinet widths...
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Intelligent in-store lighting interacts with 'personal shopper' app
An app that helps with the shopping: that’s something most of us would like to see (particularly if it could then unpack said shopping afterwards and make dinner while you put your feet up). Royal...
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Cybersecurity expert panel at ACI Connect conference
Australia’s new automation, control and instrumentation conference, ACI Connect, will feature a panel discussion aimed at debunking the myths surrounding cybersecurity and its potential impact on the...
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The Safe Electrical Technology RVD-E residual voltage device
A ‘good/low impedance earth’ may be compromised by many factors including corrosion, hot joints and ageing installations but the most variable and overlooked factor is the ground itself. Soil types...
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Anchorage Group conduit clamps, cable clips and saddles range
Anchorage Group has developed a complete range of conduit clamps, cable clips and saddles for all types of conduits and cables. The clamps and guides are manufactured from a variety of materials to...
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Solar 2014
The Australian Solar Council, in association with its international partner AUPVSEE, will be holding the 52nd annual Australian Solar Council Industry Conference & Exhibition on 8-9 May at the...
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JA Solar beats its own conversion efficiency record
JA Solar has beaten its own record for solar conversion efficiency, surpassing 19% efficiency. In August 2013, JA Solar announced that its multicrystalline silicon (multi-Si) solar cells had achieved...
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COAG decision blow to the industry, says NOLA chair
Four years after agreeing to develop a national licensing system, the Council of Australian Government recently decided to abandon the reform. Most states identified a number of concerns with the model...
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Industry calls for "cautious" RET review
The federal government should “move cautiously and consult widely” in its review of the Renewable Energy Target (RET), Master Electricians Australia (MEA) says. The industry body claims sudden changes...
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MOXA VPort P06HC-1MP-M12 IP camera series
MOXA has launched the VPort P06HC-1MP-M12 series of rugged IP cameras that support 720p images with an advanced constant bit rate control function. The cameras have an anti-vibration ethernet connector...
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Premium ODX-3000 inverter series
The ODX-3000 series of inverters from Premium provide a three-phase sinusoidal voltage output waveform that is suitable for motors and does not cause the same stress on motor windings that square wave...
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AXIS M1145-L and AXIS M1145 Fixed Network Cameras
The AXIS M1145-L and AXIS M1145 Fixed Network Cameras provide an affordable solution for discreet day and night indoor video surveillance with clear identification. The cameras are suitable for...
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Yingli Solar launches 2014 FIFA World Cup finals competition
Photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturer Yingli Solar, an official sponsor of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, has launched a World Cup finals competition in Australia.One lucky winner in Australia will...
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