NECA welcomes new National President
Peak electrical industry body NECA has appointed its new National President. Read more »
Developing new insulators using nanoparticles
Siemens is searching for new technologies for use as insulators on electrical wiring that will make generators more efficient. Read more »
High-efficiency LED developments
Osram has developed a new high-efficiency red LED that will find its way into residential and commercial lighting applications. Read more »
ACT feed-in tariff sparks up clean economy
The ACT Government’s feed-in tariff scheme is claimed to have boosted the local economy through the global financial crisis, while decreasing the Territory’s reliance on coal-fired electricity. Read more »
NECA WA Apprentice of the Year Awards
Three talented electrical apprentices were recognised recently by NECA Western Australia for their skills and achievements. Read more »
Top West Australian electricians recognised
Western Australia’s best electrical contractors were recognised recently at the 2010 NECA WA Excellence Awards in Perth. Read more »
O’Donnell Griffin apprentice wins two prestigious awards
A fourth-year electrical apprentice at O’Donnell Griffin has taken out two NECA Victoria apprenticeships awards. Read more »
Clipsal appoints its first female engineering chief
Clipsal has appointed its first female engineering chief to head up the Research and Development group for the Pacific Zone. Read more »
Brunswick NBN construction contract signed with Telstra
NBN Co recently contracted Telstra to construct the passive optical fibre network in the Melbourne suburb of Brunswick. Read more »
New Norfolk Group Director of Business Development
Norfolk Group has appointed Tony Kutra into a new role as Director of Business Development. Read more »
TransGrid holds largest ever planning forum
TransGrid recently held a Planning Forum to National Electricity Market participants and interested parties on the emerging constraints of the NSW electricity transmission network. Read more »
Report projects US$6 billion OLED lighting market by 2015
NanoMarkets has just published its latest forecast of worldwide OLED lighting markets, projecting a US$6 billion OLED lighting market by 2015. Read more »
NECA Tasmania Awards for 2010
The 2010 NECA Excellence and Apprentice Awards recently recognised the talent and achievements of leading electrical contractors and apprentices in Tasmania. Read more »
New college will train over 500 electrical apprentices annually
A new electrical trade college was opened recently in Western Australia to increase the number of apprentices that can be trained and brought into the electrical industry. Read more »
Standard for LED lighting control gear
A new standard for LED lighting control gear has been added to Comtest Laboratories’ Accreditation portfolio. Read more »
Harting takes legal action against Chinese copies
Electrical and electronic connector manufacturer Harting has won a court case in China over copied products. Read more »
Master Electricians Australia appoints inaugural Board
Master Electricians Australia has appointed its first Board, chaired by Trevor St Baker of ERM Power. Read more »
Integrated building photovoltaics market to reach US$8.2 billion by 2015, says report
A recent report on the uptake and potential of photovoltaics that can be integrated into a building’s fabric predicts US$8.2 billion in revenues by 2015. Read more »
ACT Government considers expansion of solar feed-in tariff scheme
The ACT Government is currently considering options to extend the solar energy feed-in tariff scheme to include medium- and large-scale renewable generation capacity. Read more »
UK Trade Delegation highlights low-carbon as an economic revolution
A UK trade mission to Australia that recently attended Australia’s peak environment and sustainability conference, Enviro 2010, had much to offer Australian businesses in low-carbon initiatives. Read more »