Industry News
Western Power to expand use of drones this summer
Western Power's network is among the largest in Australia, with several rural distribution feeders that are more than 100 km in length and pass through areas of bushfire risk. [ + ]
Funding boost to transition heavy vehicles to electric
ARENA has made $100 million in funding available under its Driving the Nation program to support the decarbonisation of heavy vehicles. [ + ]
Schneider Electric unveils smart grid solutions
The offering includes enhanced bushfire and storm mitigation capabilities to help utilities better prepare for and manage extreme weather events. [ + ]
WA Govt backs up Goldfields power supply
The Cook government has secured a temporary back-up power supply for the state's Goldfields region from renewable energy multinational TransAlta. [ + ]
MEA protests terrace housing red tape
A recent determination by Energy Queensland Limited will impose an extra measure when connecting electricity to terrace homes in the state. [ + ]
ADT Security re-enters market with video guarding tech
The company will use existing monitoring platforms to introduce specialised video guarding services — essentially using cameras as advanced alarm systems. [ + ]
Charging up EV infrastructure in WA
The WA Govt has opened up a third round of its Charge Up Grants, which support not-for-profits, small businesses and local governments to install charging infrastructure. [ + ]
Battery and EV charger factory opens on Gold Coast
The $20m Manufacturing and Development Centre will produce 300 batteries and EV chargers a year, supporting up to 300 local jobs. [ + ]
Update to renewable energy connection standard
The updated standard will become mandatory six months from its publication date of 23 August 2024. [ + ]
MEA gets behind household battery schemes
Master Electricians Australia is urging both the government and opposition to support schemes that encourage Australians to embrace home battery programs. [ + ]
SA project seeks 'Energy Masters'
An upcoming $13.8 million South Australian initiative is aiming to explore the benefits of energy-smart homes. [ + ]
Lighting stars celebrated at industry awards
Winners included a transformative public lighting project, a small business that illuminates famous public buildings, and a veteran of the lighting industry. [ + ]
Electrification trial launches in Illawarra
A two-year community campaign has led to a first-of-its-kind trial to electrify 500 homes in the Illawarra region of NSW. [ + ]
Deep dive on Surf Life Saving comms
At the upcoming Comms Connect Melbourne event, Surf Life Saving NSW's Andrew Ugarte will detail his organisation's journey designing a communications network. [ + ]
Flow Power shares plans for NSW solar farm
Containing over 8000 solar panels, the Cootamundra Solar Farm will export 11,800 MWh of solar energy to the grid annually. [ + ]
