Industry News
WA updates electrical requirements
The new requirements will apply to all new electrical installation designs commenced after 1 February 2024. [ + ]
AGL introduces night-charging EV plan
The revamped plan follows research from trials conducted with AGL customers in partnership with ARENA over the past three years. [ + ]
BLUETTI partners with rugby league star Latrell Mitchell
The energy storage company has collaborated with the Rabbitohs fullback in a new video campaign that sees the athlete returning to Country following a calf injury. [ + ]
Partnership brings BERNSTEIN switches to Australia
Pacific Automation has announced a new Australian partnership with German manufacturer BERNSTEIN. [ + ]
Bereaved family has important warning for electrical workers
The family of a young woman who died as a result of a faulty electrical product are sharing their story in the hope that it will serve as a warning to suppliers of electrical goods. [ + ]
Germany launches CACTUS project for future grid stability
The project aims to facilitate Germany's energy transition without jeopardising grid stability and without having to wait for future grid expansion. [ + ]
IPD Group expands through acquisition of EX Engineering
IPD Group has completed the acquisition of EX Engineering, a business that specialises in the design, supply, modification and repair of electrical hazardous area equipment. [ + ]
WA to test out long-duration vanadium battery
The technology has the potential to provide a long-term solution for microgrids and off-grid power systems. [ + ]
Aust energy initiative empowers women in India and Nepal
Australian energy retailer Flow Power has partnered with Pollinate Group, a social enterprise that supports women micro-entrepreneurs in India and Nepal. [ + ]
Arc flash incident leaves worker with serious burns
Energy Safe Victoria has expressed disappointment that two electrical workers have been hospitalised in the same month. [ + ]
Essential Energy launches apprenticeship recruitment campaign
To help meet a growing demand for renewable energy skills, the electricity distributor has embarked on its largest apprenticeship recruitment drive in more than 15 years. [ + ]
Safety regulator investigates roof space death
WA's electrical safety regulator is investigating the tragic death of an electrician at a property in Nollamara. [ + ]
$450K for First Nations renewable energy projects
The Victorian Government will fund five successful applicants in the first round of its First Peoples Adoption of Renewable Energy program. [ + ]
Electrician's hospitalisation prompts warning to never work live
A Victorian electrician suffered burns after failing to isolate power to the switchboard he was working on. [ + ]
Businesses worried by energy volatility: report
Volatility is a key energy supply concern for businesses, with only 32% of companies feeling adequately equipped to navigate future energy market volatility. [ + ]