Industry News
WA regulator issues new guidance for solar installations
The guidance concerns the compliance of PV arrays when installing battery energy storage systems. [ + ]
Sydney to receive its first purpose-built electric bus depot
The new facility is part of the Minns government's plan for a phased transition from the city's 8000-strong diesel and gas fleet over the next two decades. [ + ]
Honeywell and LS ELECTRIC form global partnership
The companies will develop solutions that simplify power management and distribution for data centres and other building operators worldwide. [ + ]
AEMC announces final inertia determination
The Australian Energy Market Commission has concluded that there is no need to create a new, real-time trading market for inertia at this point in time. [ + ]
AEMO requests metering compliance rule change
A key problem with the current rule is that Metering Coordinators often cannot secure the customer cooperation or site shutdowns required to complete their inspections. [ + ]
Renewables manufacturing hub slated for Western Sydney
The $66m facility will produce equipment for the wind sector, solar farms and transmission infrastructure. [ + ]
Major connection contract awarded for NSW solar farm
Australian company Intium has secured a connection contract for the 31 MW Mulwala Solar Farm in southern NSW. [ + ]
Victoria's largest battery approved
The 2500 MWh facility was fast-tracked through the Victorian Government's Development Facilitation Program. [ + ]
First Australian reclosers installed in Kharkiv
The move follows an Australian aid commitment, announced earlier this year, to support Ukraine's energy infrastructure with NOJA Power electrical equipment. [ + ]
Schneider and UCS partner on smart microgrids
The collaboration combines UCS Group's engineering and delivery expertise with Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure Microgrid Flex — a power and energy management system that integrates with battery storage. [ + ]
Emissions reduction target welcomed by electrification advocates
Electrical advocacy organisations have responded positively to the Albanese government's 2035 emissions reduction announcement. [ + ]
Siemens appoints data centre expert for ANZ
Kirk Wetherell will be leading the company's growing data centre vertical business in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
WA university to feature cutting-edge LED displays
The $853 million campus will present a finned façade comprising more than 2800 custom LED lattice fixtures. [ + ]
Regulator updates rooftop solar installation guide
Safe Work Australia has updated its 'Guide to managing the risks of rooftop solar installation work' to reflect the increasing popularity of battery energy storage systems. [ + ]
Community BESS deployed at SA retirement villages
Designed to ensure power supply for equipment while generating revenue through energy arbitrage and FCAS, the systems enable communities to actively participate in Australia's evolving energy market. [ + ]
