Industry News
AI microgrid solutions coming to NT
The new head of Charles Darwin University's Energy and Resources Institute aims to drive meaningful change through the use of AI and digitalisation. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
