Technology
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Off the grid Melbourne home wins industry award
A home in Melbourne has won ‘The people’s choice award’ at the KNX Awards 2016. The awards recognise outstanding design and integration globally across residential, commercial ... -
VELUX Australia to launch solar powered skylight
VELUX Australia is set to shake up the skylight industry with the April launch of the Solar Powered Skylight. Using opening skylights for lighting and to ... -
Don’t let solar go to waste
As the number of solar panels installed on homes and businesses increases, so too does the potential for solar waste. Paul Skelton looks at one scheme ... -
STEVE ARTHUR: Changing the playing field
Aussies love their sport, so contractors better get it right when wiring up stadium lights. Philips trade channel manager Steve Arthur looks at the ins and ... -
NECA chief applauds red tape slashing
The slashing of red tape and administrative burdens is good news for electrical contractors says NECA chief executive Suresh Manickam. “Small business is the lifeblood of ... -
Schneider Electric announces UPS will be Li-Ion compatible
Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and automation, has announced that it will support the use of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries as an alternative to ... -
Queensland report suggests solar is now mainstream
The energy industry today welcomed the draft report of the Queensland Productivity Commission’s (QPC) inquiry into solar feed-in pricing. The Australian Energy Council’s chief executive Matthew ... -
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 ...
