Industry News
AEMC supports Commonwealth's $40m EV charging program
A new draft rule from the Australian Energy Market Commission should pave the way for increased EV charging accessibility. [ + ]
Construction ramps up on Project Marinus
The critical interconnector that will allow Tasmania and Victoria to share electricity and data is ready to enter its next stage. [ + ]
Clipsal organises recycling trial for electricians
The Qld pilot provides separate recycling bins for assembled electrical products, switch and socket skins, and battery-operated photoelectric smoke alarms. [ + ]
Funding secured for 1.86 GWh Baranduda Electrical Energy Reserve
The technically advanced BESS will be located next to AusNet's Wodonga Terminal Station in north-east Victoria. [ + ]
Bringing microgrids to Far West NSW
A $3m NSW Govt initiative aims to strengthen energy resilience in the wake of the October 2024 blackouts. [ + ]
Petabit transatlantic cable system planned for 2029
Meta, NEC and Sumitomo Electric are collaborating on a 7000 km optical submarine cable system that will run between the US and France. [ + ]
What's on at Comms Connect Melbourne?
Taking place on 14–15 Oct, the major conference and expo for critical communications professionals has much to interest those who work within the electrical, comms and data sectors. [ + ]
Tackling bottlenecks in the grid
An Australian research project has received $1.55m in government funding to address this persistent infrastructure problem. [ + ]
Electrician fined for licence breach
A Perth electrical worker has been fined $4500 for posing as an electrical contractor. [ + ]
$100K fine for repeated failure to address fall risk
A solar installer has pleaded guilty to 10 charges under Victoria's Occupational Health and Safety Act and OHS Regulations. [ + ]
WA boosts electrical training at regional TAFEs
As part of its Made in WA plan, the WA Govt is expanding training opportunities at South Regional TAFE campuses via a $1.15m investment. [ + ]
Former electrical contractor faces court
The legal action comes after five employees approached the FWO for assistance between August 2021 and August 2023. [ + ]
US acts to ban Chinese bulk-power equipment
US Executive Order 14420 could test an already stressed supply chain for importers, according to analysis from Wood Mackenzie. [ + ]
Vic tackles falls risk in solar sector
WorkSafe and Solar Victoria are working together to strengthen compliance and enforcement activity on worksites. [ + ]
Western Sydney BESS program kicks off
Construction has begun on a Penrith battery — the first of eight slated for Greater Western Sydney in a program delivered by Ausconnex. [ + ]
