Geelong Sustainability, RACV Solar and Mondo have celebrated the success of the Geelong Community Solar Program, which will see 2.5 MW of renewable energy capacity installed across the region. [ + ]

The ETU is calling for an urgent investigation into the Sydney Metro project after an escalator collapsed and a labourer was seriously injured in two separate incidents. [ + ]

NECA has responded positively to the NSW and Qld state budgets, highlighting investment in infrastructure spending, focus on women and support for apprentices. [ + ]

The Clean Energy Council has issued a response to the Energy Security Board's high-level design paper for a capacity mechanism. [ + ]

Energy Networks Australia (ENA) has acknowledged the release last week of the Australian Energy Regulator's (AER) draft Rate of Return decision on grid investments. [ + ]

OpenSolar and Global Sustainable Energy Solutions have announced a new partnership that offers Australian solar installers a one-stop shop for running a solar business while securing and maintaining CEC accreditations. [ + ]

A Fantech three-in-one bathroom heater, exhaust and light has been recalled due to a risk of glass shattering. [ + ]

WA is leading the nation in the use of standalone power systems, 100 of which are now deployed across the state's main electricity grid. [ + ]

Energy Networks Australia has welcomed the NSW Government's announcement of $1.2 billion to accelerate development of transmission in Renewable Energy Zones. [ + ]

A cutting-edge program of seminars and presentations is coming to Melbourne in August. [ + ]

Emphasising the importance of a whole-of-system approach towards net zero, ENA has welcomed the appointment of The Hon Chris Bowen as Minister for Climate Change and Energy. [ + ]

NECA stated that it is looking forward to working with key ministers in the electrotechnology sector to create a better functioning and resourced industry. [ + ]

This year, professional driver Rainer Zietlow attempted to set a new world record: the highest altitude achieved in an electric car. [ + ]

Independent solar consumer advisory SolarQuotes has launched a new service to help Australian EV owners and buyers find the right home EV-charging solution and charger installer. [ + ]

Queensland regional households and small business solar panel owners are due to receive a 41% increase in the solar feed-in tariff. [ + ]