Technology
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Clean energy investment collapses as risks and uncertainty mount
The level of investment commitments in large-scale renewable energy projects has fallen by more than 50% according to analysis by the Clean Energy Council (CEC). It ... -
Electrical licensing disciplinary action
In December of 2019, the Electrical Licensing Committee took disciplinary action against seven licence holders. The committee’s actions were in addition to fines and notices already ... -
Strengthening the connection of Australian communities: powerlines in extreme weather connections
Standards Australia has recently released SA/SNZ HB 331:2020 overhead line design handbook which aims to tackle the issue of powerlines in the harsh Australian climate. The ... -
Vena Energy Australia to power up Queensland’s biggest battery
Vena Energy, renewable energy provider, has announced that it will soon begin construction of Queensland’s largest grid-scale battery near Wandoan in the Western Downs. Vena Energy’s ... -
1 in 3 organisations admit they miss errors in employee payslips survey finds
More than a third (36%) of Australian organisations are not confident that they have identified and corrected all payslip errors according to a survey of more ... -
Gerard Lighting Group sells infrastructure division to Schréder
The board of Gerard Lighting Group (GLG) has agreed to a sale of its infrastructure lighting division in Australia (Sylvania and Austube) to the Schréder Group. ... -
Key tradies in short supply this year
Despite a downturn in local residential building, Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) has identified that there will be a demand for additional electricians, plasterers and tilers across ... -
Monash researchers develop world’s most efficient lithium-sulphur battery
Monash University researchers are on the brink of commercialising the world’s most efficient lithium-sulphur (Li-S) battery which could outperform current global market leaders by four times ... -
SolarEdge is launching extended features in its Installation Designer tool
SolarEdge, provider of smart energy technology, is launching an extended feature for its Designer tool that specifically supports commercial PV systems. The tool is now stronger ... -
Countdown on to ARBS 2020
Over 250 exhibitors will take part in ARBS 2020, a conference aimed at HVAC&R and building service professionals. The event takes place in Melbourne Convention from ...
