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AGL, ARENA begin smart charging homes
As part of an $8 million investment, AGL and Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) have completed 200 installations of electric vehicle (EVs) smart chargers in homes ... -
Metro Trains fined after arc flash injury
Metro Trains Melbourne, the operator of Melbourne’s metropolitan rail systems, has been convicted and fined $100,00 after a worker suffered an electrical shock while upgrading the ... -
Schneider Electric acquires Aurtra, advancing service innovation
Schneider Electric has completed the acquisition of Aurtra, an Australia based company focused on innovative sensors and software to monitor, analyse and provide actionable insights for ... -
REC Group announces distribution partnership with AC Solar Warehouse
REC Group, the largest European brand for solar panels, has announced a new Queensland-based AC Solar Warehouse as its Australian distributor. AC Solar Warehouse is a ... -
NECA Victoria calls on state government for urgent security of payment reform
Following the collapse of major contractor ProBuild, which records show had $311.6 million worth of trade-related liabilities last year, NECA Victoria has called on the Victorian ... -
SE puts out notice of potential unsafe condition for MCCBs
Schneider Electric (SE) has issued a product safety notice in relation to a series of Moulded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCBs). The notice warns of potential unsafe ... -
NCVER: Apprentices are in demand for electrotechnology
With the demand for skilled workers rising in 2021, a higher proportion of apprentices and trainees are being employed after completing their training. Employment outcomes have ... -
Powercor seeks major safety upgrade cost approval from AER
Electrical distributor, Powercor, has submitted an application to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) for the approval of a program to increase safety in its electricity network ... -
ESV warns about faulty electrical plugs after fire hazard
Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) is encouraging Victorians to ensure their electrical plugs are properly plugged in following a fire in a Roxburgh Park garage in February. ... -
NECA releases flood-damage electrical safety guide to assist affected communities
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has released a comprehensive guide to assist flood-affected businesses and households across Queensland and Northern NSW to keep safe ...
