Industry News
Electrical retailers fined for non-compliant appliances
Two Perth retailers have received fines of $5000 each after inspectors found most of the electrical appliances on sale lacked the required safety certification. [ + ]
Research aims to increase energy efficiency in mobile networks
The recent ECOMOME project addressed energy efficiency challenges across all components of mobile networks. [ + ]
Legrand expands its Australian data centre portfolio
The electrical and digital building infrastructure company has acquired Australian business Computer Room Solutions. [ + ]
Aust solar farms to deploy Canadian anti-hail tech
Australian energy retailer Flow Power is teaming up with Canadian Solar to deploy the latter's anti-hail modules on Australian solar and storage projects. [ + ]
Praise for Senate committee report into electrification
Rewiring Australia has welcomed a report into residential electrification carried out by a Coalition-led Senate committee. [ + ]
Endeavour Energy launches new community battery program
76 new batteries will be delivered across the Illawarra, South Coast, Greater Western Sydney, Blue Mountains and Southern Highlands regions. [ + ]
ETU responds to Budget
The Electrical Trades Union has responded positively to the federal Budget, highlighting wins such as the introduction of a national electrical licence. [ + ]
AEMO advances Narrabri's Stoney Creek BESS
Developed by Energy Vault and Enervest, the impending Stoney Creek BESS is set to be one of the largest eight-hour long-duration battery systems in Australia. [ + ]
Electrician fined $15K for bullying and sexual harassment
The Victorian electrical contractor repeatedly engaged in inappropriate sexual behaviour towards a young female apprentice. [ + ]
Hospital workers call for reliable power
A coalition of over 100,000 health workers is urging the federal government to invest in sustainable energy for hospitals. [ + ]
WA network operator slapped with $220K fine
Western Power has been fined for actions that caused two people to receive electric shocks and left a neighbourhood at risk. [ + ]
Partnership to create renewable energy park in SA
Trina Storage will collaborate with energy storage developer Pacific Green on Limestone Coast North Energy Park. [ + ]
New solution helps fuel stations adjust to EV era
Gilbarco Veeder-Root has launched its end-to-end electrification service in Australia, providing fuel retailers with a fully integrated EV charging ecosystem. [ + ]
New project to connect Aust batteries to Tas VPP
An ARENA-funded initiative will see 39 Australian batteries connected to the Hydro Tasmania Virtual Power Plant. [ + ]
Eight community batteries coming to regional SA
The regional township of Kimba is one of the communities to benefit from an initiative jointly funded by SA Power Networks and ARENA. [ + ]
