Industry News
Energy Next releases full program for July event
Expert presentations and panel discussions will explore solar PV, energy storage, hydrogen and ammonia, VPPs, EVs, microgrids, wind energy and energy data. [ + ]
Opera House partners with Honeywell for top sustainability rating
The SOH is one of the first UNESCO World Heritage-listed buildings to receive a 6 Star Green Star rating. [ + ]
Vic agencies issue solar warning
In 2022, Energy Safe investigated 44 solar PV system fires, most of which occurred in systems that had not been serviced within the previous two years. [ + ]
Search on for top tradies
The inaugural Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards celebrate the vital contribution that trade business owners make to the local community. [ + ]
Clean energy partnership to increase flow battery options
Energy storage company Redflow has announced the successful integration of its batteries with the Sunsynk range of hybrid inverters. [ + ]
Qld Electrical Safety Act to be overhauled
Queenslanders are invited to respond to key issues identified in a review of the Act, with their feedback determining what changes will be made. [ + ]
MEA responds to federal Budget
Master Electricians Australia is encouraging the government to think 'out of the box' when it comes to energy incentives. [ + ]
R U OK? creates campaign for young apprentices
Mateship is the focus of a new mental health campaign for apprentices and trainees. [ + ]
Companies partner to distribute UPS locally
IPD and Delta Electronics have announced their partnership for the distribution of uninterruptible power supplies in the Australian market. [ + ]
Energy team weathers Tropical Cyclone Ilsa
On 13 April, the Cat 5 Tropical Cyclone Ilsa hit the WA coast, leaving the Telfer gold and copper mine in its direct path. A small crew remained onsite. [ + ]
Union welcomes support for workers affected by energy transition
The national Net Zero Authority will help workers in emissions-intensive sectors to access new employment and skills. [ + ]
Schoolkids help light up remote communities
Qld students are working in teams to assemble solar light systems that can provide enough energy to light up a large room in a typical family home, as well as charge several devices. [ + ]
Small businesses rewarded for going electric
Rewiring Australia has welcomed the announcement of an increase in tax deductions for small businesses that invest in electrification and energy efficiency. [ + ]
Site investigation to begin for Aust offshore wind farm
Fugro has won the contract to perform an offshore geotechnical site investigation for the Star of the South wind project, located off the coast of Gippsland. [ + ]
Vic safety body celebrates first electrician to complete new mandatory training
Energy Safe Victoria has renewed the electrical licence of the first electrician to complete the new Continuing Professional Development program. [ + ]