Industry News
Praise for transmission investment
Energy Networks Australia has welcomed the significant transmission investment announcements from the federal government's Rewiring the Nation plan. [ + ]
Amazon to deploy heavy-duty electric trucks
Volvo Trucks will be delivering 20 fully electric heavy-duty trucks to Amazon in Germany by the end of the year. [ + ]
Qld's $23m renewable energy training facility
The Queensland Government has launched a training facility to give workers the skills they will need for the thousands of jobs to be created under its Energy and Jobs Plan. [ + ]
Mini Moke returns: now all-electric
MOKE International is returning the Moke Californian to the US after 40 years with its Electric MOKE Californian — a zero-emissions re-imagining of the original 1964 Mini Moke. [ + ]
'Cash for standards' causes alarm
Australia's electrical industry has warned that a 'cash for access' proposal for electrical standards will lead to safety risks and black market access. [ + ]
Electrician fined $4K following shock risk
An electrician has been fined after leaving several live cables exposed at a family home in East Perth, putting residents at risk of electric shock. [ + ]
NECA welcomes crackdown on 'solar cowboys'
NECA has endorsed SafeWork NSW's six-month operation to ensure safe work practices are being undertaken within the rooftop solar industry. [ + ]
Proposed rule change aims to avoid blackouts
Consumers would receive additional protection from future major supply disruptions under a proposed change to the National Electricity Rules recommended by the AEMC. [ + ]
$3m in energy funding for Qld community groups
Community groups in Queensland are being offered a $3m financial incentive to participate in the state's renewable energy transition. [ + ]
Earthquake impact measured "building by building"
A new type of sensor system can detect an earthquake's force and speed as the damaging waves move through city blocks and even individual buildings. [ + ]
Power goes underground in City of South Perth
Two major underground projects have been completed in the City of South Perth, providing improved safety, aesthetics and environmental outcomes. [ + ]
Local manufacturers sought for Qld "SuperGrid"
The Qld Govt is calling on electricity equipment manufacturing businesses to help create domestic supply chains for the state's super grid. [ + ]
Enosi, Google collaborate with UNSW on clean energy tracking
Google will be using Australian-developed Enosi Powertracer technology to trace its clean energy use in Australia. [ + ]
Making virtual meetings safe and secure
Virtual meetings can be easily recorded, shared and stored, which opens the door to hackers and 'zoom-bombers' looking to disrupt a business's operations. Here are 8 tips for keeping remote meetings safe, secure and private. [ + ]
Brisbane tech co nets top design award
Brisbane-based company mIoT has received a prestigious Gold Award for Design Excellence at the international Good Design Awards. [ + ]