Author: Staff Writer
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NECA recognises the country’s best at 2022 Industry Awards
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has recognised the industry’s best at the 2022 NECA Awards. The sold-out event took place on 24 November 2022, ... -
Researchers exploring potential for PV in HVAC
In a potential new pathway for PV-powered cooling, an Australian-Indian group of researchers is exploring the combined use of thermoelectric modules (TEMs) and rooftop photovoltaics (PV) ... -
Vertiv sees energy use, efficiency loom large as data centre industry turns to 2023
Data centres will experience increased regulation and third-party oversight in 2023 as the world continues to grapple with the industry’s rising energy and water consumption against ... -
ESV strips electrician of registration after multiple fraudulent acts
Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) has stripped electrician Stuart Royce Macdonald of his electrical contractor registration following multiple unsafe and fraudulent works across metropolitan Melbourne. ESV has ... -
Tradies aren’t protecting against skin cancer despite higher UV exposure
New data reveals that Australia’s tradies aren’t acting to protect themselves from the sun despite skin cancer-causing UV ration being up to ten times the rate ... -
Trina Solar drives solar industry into 600W+ era, reducing cost of energy
Low-carbon development has become a global megatrend. The International Renewable Energy Agency forecasts that solar PV capacity will reach a total of more than 14,000GW by ... -
New Renault Traffic arrives in Australia as most hard-working van ever offered
New Renault Trafic has arrived in Australia priced from $48,200. With a redesigned front end, improved equipment levels and updated safety features, New Trafic brings Australian ... -
A legal conundrum
Does a contractor have the right to stop work, potentially causing costly project delays, if the supplied fittings are found to be non-compliant? On the face ... -
Sensor-driven solar lights and complying with AS/NZS 1158
Solar lighting has become recognised as a reliable solution across the country. John Warren writes about what electricians need to know on the standards side of ... -
Handle with care: lithium-ion battery risks and safety tips
The use of lithium-ion batteries has increased significantly over the last decade with these batteries now commonly used in all types of household and commercial devices ...
