Industry News
Bringing geospatial tools to infrastructure planning
Bentley Systems has joined forces with Google to enhance the way infrastructure is designed, built and operated. [ + ]
CICCADA project to analyse Australia's consumer energy
The $4.3m initiative will examine the use of consumer energy resources in order to understand how these can be better integrated into the grid. [ + ]
NSW EV charging network expands
A new initiative has brought 39 pole-mounted kerbside chargers to Sydney’s inner west, with a further 149 to be installed across the state. [ + ]
SA Power Networks to trial eco-switchgear
The network operator will be extending an existing partnership with Schneider Electric in order to make its grid operations more environmentally friendly. [ + ]
Funding boost to transition heavy vehicles to electric
ARENA has made $100 million in funding available under its Driving the Nation program to support the decarbonisation of heavy vehicles. [ + ]
Western Power to expand use of drones this summer
Western Power's network is among the largest in Australia, with several rural distribution feeders that are more than 100 km in length and pass through areas of bushfire risk. [ + ]
Schneider Electric unveils smart grid solutions
The offering includes enhanced bushfire and storm mitigation capabilities to help utilities better prepare for and manage extreme weather events. [ + ]
MEA protests terrace housing red tape
A recent determination by Energy Queensland Limited will impose an extra measure when connecting electricity to terrace homes in the state. [ + ]
WA Govt backs up Goldfields power supply
The Cook government has secured a temporary back-up power supply for the state's Goldfields region from renewable energy multinational TransAlta. [ + ]
ADT Security re-enters market with video guarding tech
The company will use existing monitoring platforms to introduce specialised video guarding services — essentially using cameras as advanced alarm systems. [ + ]
Charging up EV infrastructure in WA
The WA Govt has opened up a third round of its Charge Up Grants, which support not-for-profits, small businesses and local governments to install charging infrastructure. [ + ]
$35K fine for wiring error
A WA couple were placed at risk of electric shock after an electrician's wiring error left their home live with dangerous voltages for a week. [ + ]
Battery and EV charger factory opens on Gold Coast
The $20m Manufacturing and Development Centre will produce 300 batteries and EV chargers a year, supporting up to 300 local jobs. [ + ]
Update to renewable energy connection standard
The updated standard will become mandatory six months from its publication date of 23 August 2024. [ + ]
MEA gets behind household battery schemes
Master Electricians Australia is urging both the government and opposition to support schemes that encourage Australians to embrace home battery programs. [ + ]
