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Rising energy prices highlight need for action
A recent suggestion from an independent advisory group arguing for a radical shake-up of energy pricing structures highlights the need for mandatory energy audits and government action to assist...
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Momentum builds for network tariff reform
Electricity customers could be better off in future, if the building momentum for network tariff reform leads to fundamental changes in the way electricity is charged for and used, said John Bradley,...
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PreLoved Buildings Conference coming to Brisbane
The PreLoved Buildings Conference will be held in Brisbane from 28-29 October. The conference will cover everything from financial considerations of retrofits and building tuning to innovation,...
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Cabling between buildings
The new customer cabling rules came into effect in July 2013. With the new rules came a new clause, 17.3.1 that sets out requirements for cabling between separate buildings. To some cabling providers,...
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Industry welcomes carbon tax repeal
The Australian business community has welcomed the abolition of the carbon tax.“Beyond the repeal of the carbon tax itself, industry welcomes revisions made to price pass-through provisions after...
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Councils to upgrade lighting
Councils across Australia are planning major works to replace inefficient street lights and relight public domains in a bid to cut costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. According to the Municipal...
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New workplace safety codes
Twelve new codes of practice to improve safety in NSW workplaces have come into force. The codes are part of the national harmonised work health and safety laws that were adopted by NSW in 2012. They...
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Qualification vs certification
Cable installers and network technicians are expected to cost-effectively demonstrate that their data cabling is installed correctly and is capable of supporting ethernet applications. With a wide...
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Madison Technologies signs distribution deal with 3M
Madison Technologies has signed a distribution deal with 3M Communication Markets Division.The range of products in the division includes optical fibre solutions such as the revolutionary 3M one-pass...
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Tindo Solar receives CEFC funding
Tindo Solar, an Australian solar PV company, has received up to $20 million senior debt finance from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC). The funding will allow Tindo to locally manufacture,...
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Philips moves up in Interbrand's Best Global Green Brands ranking
Royal Philips has moved up nine places in the annual ranking of the top 50 Best Global Green Brands by brand consultancy Interbrand. Philips now holds the 14th position, up from 23rd last year.“This...
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4Cabling acquired by private equity group
4Cabling, a direct-to-consumer manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of cabling and IT management accessories, has been acquired by private equity company Gernis Holdings.The company that specialises...
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Understanding PV module degradation
Potential induced degradation (PID) can reduce the efficiency of a PV module. This article provides insights on PID, including how this degradation process develops, the conditions that make PV systems...
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Powered fibre vs PoE
One of the challenges when deploying small cells, HD CCTV cameras, digital signage, Wi-Fi hotspots, and other remote devices is finding a local source of power. There are two alternatives to addressing...
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Guide to fibre-optic testing
The deployment of multifibre push-on cabling systems is rising as businesses try to address the growing data requirements. This article provides an overview of issues related to testing the cabling for...
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Brady Australia BMP21-PLUS handheld label printer
Brady Australia has released the BMP21-PLUS handheld label printer. The on-the-job labeller is suitable for datacom, electrical, telecom and general industrial environments.The shape of printer has...
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All-Energy Australia expands
The All-Energy Australia conference will feature a free-to-delegate, business-to-business, multistream conference and networking forum hosted alongside an exhibition showcasing renewable energy, clean...
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Philips releases lighting catalogue
Philips has released its Lighting Catalogue 2014/15 for the Australian market.The catalogue includes thousands of products, providing electrical contractors, specifiers, lighting designers, systems...
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Megger MIT525 5 kV insulation resistance tester
Available to rent, the Megger MIT525 is a 5 kV insulation resistance tester (IRT) capable of resistance measurements up to 10 TΩ.Testing options include polarisation index (PI), dielectric absorption...
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Ground-mount demand outpacing building-mount in PV market
Ground-mount installations have outpaced building-mount installations in the US PV market, according to research firm NPD Solarbuzz.A key factor behind the growth of the ground-mount segment is the...
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