Industry News
New circuit protection solution for EVs
Power management company Eaton has received a contract to supply its technology to a European vehicle manufacturer for use in 800 V battery electric vehicles. [ + ]
Global smart energy company opens battery cell facility in Sth Korea
SolarEdge has opened a 2 GWh battery cell facility in South Korea to meet growing demand for battery storage. [ + ]
Energy Network Awards opening soon
The Energy Network Industry Awards are an opportunity to showcase the achievements of Australia's network businesses. [ + ]
Aust breakthrough for lithium-ion batteries
Researchers at UQ have developed Li-ion technology with widespread applications, including in consumer electronics, EVs and the energy storage sector. [ + ]
Campaign aims to lure electricians to Qld
A multimillion-dollar promotional blitz is underway to encourage more interstate tradies to help with flood recovery efforts in Queensland. [ + ]
Recall of dangerous energy storage batteries
Installers of renewable energy systems are being urged to help identify and warn consumers about a recall of dangerous LGES (previously LG Chem) energy storage batteries. [ + ]
Large donation for future electricians
Schneider Electric has donated products worth over $200K to Australian universities and TAFEs to help support the next generation of electricians. [ + ]
Price of solar drops in most Aust states
The average cost per watt for solar power systems dropped in most Australian states in March, according to independent reviews website SolarQuotes. [ + ]
$15K fine for air-con company
Building and Energy is warning WA manufacturers that testing of electrical equipment above a certain voltage must only be carried out by licensed electricians to ensure it is safe to use. [ + ]
$50m towards clean energy collaboration
The federal government will invest $50m to produce clean energy innovations through the creation of the Australian Trailblazer Recycling and Clean Energy (ATRaCE) Program. [ + ]
EVs trialled in 'solar soak' event
A multimillion-dollar home-charging trial is looking at the role EVs can play in soaking up excess solar energy to improve the stability of the grid. [ + ]
Digital overhaul for Sydney landmark
Schneider Electric has been selected to perform a major overhaul of Aurora Place, transforming the pre-millennium structure into an integrated smart building. [ + ]
Free energy program for small businesses
Small to medium-sized businesses looking to help solve the energy challenges of tomorrow are invited to apply for an upcoming tailored program run by CSIRO. [ + ]
Victoria provides free solar training
Electricians and electrical engineers wanting to gain specialist solar industry skills can now do so cost-free, with training fully funded by Solar Victoria. [ + ]
KNX Awards: call for entries
With entries closing 31 May, the long-standing awards aim to showcase the smartest KNX home and building projects. [ + ]
