Industry News
$206 million in energy upgrades for NSW
Social housing and apartment residents will benefit from a major electrification initiative, jointly funded by the NSW and Australian Governments. [ + ]
Another leap forward for WA big battery
WA's energy transition has reached another milestone with the installation of battery systems at Kwinana Battery Stage Two. [ + ]
Electrician loses licences following criminal acts
A Perth electrician has received a criminal conviction for indecent acts committed while working at a customer's home. [ + ]
NSW to receive 25 MW solar farm c/o Google
The solar farm will help advance Google's 2030 goal to run off 24/7 carbon-free energy wherever it operates. [ + ]
Call for sparkies after Cyclone Jasper
Ergon Energy is calling for electricians to help the utility safely restore power to Queenslanders impacted by Tropical Cyclone Jasper by Christmas. [ + ]
Aust electrical engineers can now use EPLAN software
The platform's engineering design software tools enable electrical, automation and mechatronic engineers to streamline their processes. [ + ]
Big battery coming to Vic coal country
The battery energy storage system is the latest asset to receive development approval for Vic-based renewable energy retailer Flow Power. [ + ]
62K smart streetlights coming to regional NSW
The upgrade should improve efficiency and safety while reducing the impact of light pollution on native flora and fauna. [ + ]
Energy Australia prepares for scorching summer
The utility's multimillion-dollar readiness program includes upgrades, maintenance and the introduction of renewable energy assets. [ + ]
Fresh talent for WA energy industry
A new cohort of apprentices and university and business traineeship students has graduated at Western Power. [ + ]
Coastal camera network helps keep beachgoers safe
The network aids in the early detection of people in difficulty and can provide real-time updates from the State Operations Centre to those patrolling the beach. [ + ]
Smart metering co hits one million IoT connections
Spark NZ has reached a milestone of one million IoT connections for Bluecurrent's smart electricity meter network. [ + ]
Repair job leads to fatal electrocution
An incident being investigated by WorkSafe Qld has underlined the dangers of working in proximity to underground cables. [ + ]
Planning an all-electric ACT
ANU experts will develop detailed modelling for the electrification of ACT suburbs; their research could guide the rest of Australia. [ + ]
Call for electrical safety inspectors
Queensland's Electrical Safety Office is seeking senior electrical inspectors to help keep Queenslanders electrically safe at work and home. [ + ]
