Industry News
Bat-related outages still a problem in SA
Adelaide's rapidly growing grey-headed flying fox colony continues to present a challenge for SA Power Networks, especially at this time of year. [ + ]
Ukrainian utility opts for Australian switchgear
Ukrainian utility CEK has installed reclosers from Australian company NOJA Power in order to minimise outage durations for disrupted power assets. [ + ]
1000 NSW energy workers walk off job
More than 1000 workers from Transgrid and Endeavour Energy are striking for 24 hours while calling for a pay rise in line with inflation. [ + ]
Electrician fined after leaving live switchboard in classroom
An electrician contracted to install air-conditioning units at a Sunshine Coast school has been fined $10,000. [ + ]
Sydney lab showcases liquid cooling for data centres
Traditional data centres use air cooling, requiring high-performance air conditioning to maintain an optimum temperature. [ + ]
Qld to amend electrical safety laws
The Queensland Government has responded to a 2023 review of the state's Electrical Safety Act 2002. [ + ]
EnergyAustralia to build 50 MW battery in SA
The Hallett Battery Energy Storage System will be able to power up to 81,000 homes and small businesses for four hours. [ + ]
Aquatic centre fined following electric shock
A Queensland aquatic centre has been fined $85,000 after one of its workers contacted overhead powerlines with a pool-cleaning tool. [ + ]
Lighting Council Australia protests new LED rules
Australia's peak lighting body is warning that the proposed rules will reduce energy savings, increase consumer prices and reduce consumer choice. [ + ]
$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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
