Industry News
Electrician pleads guilty over explosion risk
The dangerous installation of inverter chargers could have resulted in serious injuries and property damage. [ + ]
Local business recognised for strong apprenticeship record
Boschetti is a finalist in the Australian Apprentice Employment Network (AEN) Awards Large Host Employer category. [ + ]
Virtual power plants for WA schools
Seven schools in regional Western Australia will receive solar panels and commercial batteries as part of Synergy's Schools Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Project. [ + ]
Household electrification essential to new climate policy
Rewiring Australia has made several recommendations in relation to recent NSW Government climate legislation. [ + ]
Clean energy sector shoots for gender equity
The Australian Energy Regulator has committed to gender equality in the renewable energy sector by becoming a signatory to the Equal by 30 campaign. [ + ]
Major energy storage system goes live in NSW
The system has a two-hour duration, providing enough energy for about 49,000 NSW homes before being recharged. [ + ]
Energy expo aims to 'transform' jobs market
This Friday (13 October), a renewable energy jobs expo will kick off in Traralgon in Victoria's Latrobe Valley. [ + ]
Increasing grid resiliency in Australia
Monash University has received funding from the Australian Government to investigate oscillation issues in the national energy grid. [ + ]
Major boost for Australian climate tech co
Neara has just closed a $15.25m funding round to support the company's further expansion overseas. [ + ]
ETU sounds alarm over severe skills shortfall
The Electrical Trades Union has warned that Australia's energy transition is doomed without aggressive action to recruit more apprentices. [ + ]
Sydney gains solar-powered EV charging station
The launch marks the latest in a series of steps taken by The Motor Traders' Association of NSW to help increase EV adoption. [ + ]
Mass powerline inspections begin in Vic
Energy Safe Victoria will inspect thousands of kilometres of powerlines to ensure they are clear of vegetation ahead of summer. [ + ]
Ausgrid nets innovation award
The NSW electricity distributor took a collaborative approach with its winning project, which brings customer energy resources into the NEM. [ + ]
Call for better energy efficiency — especially for renters
SA Power Networks has announced it is the first Australian electricity distributor to sign on to the Healthy Homes for Renters initiative. [ + ]
'Highly sustainable' data centre slated for Perth
A 96 MW data centre in Perth is set to hit new sustainability goals thanks to a partnership between GreenSquareDC and Schneider Electric. [ + ]