Technology
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Stricter testing to be put on solar panel manufacturers
The renewable energy industry’s peak body has introduced new initiatives that will substantially lift the bar on the quality of solar power products sold in Australia. ... -
Siemon acquires Gigaduct Fibre Containment System
Siemon has announced its acquisition of the Gigaduct Fibre Containment System from UK based company Gigacom. Under this definitive agreement, Siemon will acquire all existing Gigaduct assets, inventory, ... -
Fujitsu brings back ‘Free Money’ promotion in 2016
With extreme temperatures becoming a norm, Fujitsu General is giving home owners an opportunity to set their homes up for comfort now thanks to the popular ... -
Airtopia launches app control AC
The key to climate control in the growing connected home market has been unlocked by Australian engineering company Airtopia, whose climate optimisation technology takes the complexity ... -
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kVA demand costs money
Modern revenue metering measures harmonic kVA demand in addition to reactive demand. Phil Kreveld sees a business opportunity for contractors. The transmission and distribution networks are ... -
LED into the light!
Downlights have been a problem in the past, but new requirements and classifications will clear everything up. Gary Busbridge reports. The humble LED light has assumed ... -
NECA pushes for gov subsidies for employees of mature age apprentices
Mature age apprentices represent a real opportunity to reduce Australia’s skills shortage, raise productivity and enrich the electrical contracting industry, says NECA chief executive Suresh Manickam. ... -
Tradespeople and homeowners warned of faulty cables
Approximately 2,300km of dangerous Infinity electrical cable is still installed in thousands of homes across Australia. It is expected that in the next couple of months ... -
Legrand Excel Life: By sparkies, for sparkies
An extensive update to the Legrand Excel Life range of wiring devices has led to some impressive developments. Paul Skelton reports. Some readers of Electrical Connection ...
