Industry News
NSW Govt must act on EV skills training, Opposition says
A Certificate III in Electric Vehicle Technology is not currently accepted as an alternative, suitable qualification in the state. [ + ]
Legrand acquires Aust company VASS Electrical Industries
The VASS acquisition strengthens Legrand Australia's portfolio of brands and solutions for data centre, commercial, industrial and infrastructure sectors. [ + ]
ETU slams nuclear plan
The Electrical Trades Union has taken a firm stance on Peter Dutton's nuclear power proposal, pointing to analysis from the latest GenCost report. [ + ]
Second community battery for NSW South Coast
The Kiama Downs Community Battery is part of a program of more than 50 batteries currently being rolled out by Endeavour Energy. [ + ]
R&M expands fibre-optic production in India
Bagaluru, in the north of Bangalore, is now R&M's largest site worldwide for the manufacture of fibre-optic cabling components. [ + ]
Australian business takes out Rockwell award
NHP Electrical Engineering Products has won the Rockwell 2024 annual award for 'Best Distributor – Services/ARR' in the Asia–Pacific region. [ + ]
Fire systems regulation under review in WA
The review by Building and Energy will focus on regulation of fire systems installation work in apartment, commercial and industrial buildings. [ + ]
Next step for Marinus Link
Environmental approvals for the proposed electricity and telecommunications interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria are now on public exhibition. [ + ]
LG provides enforceable undertaking to locate risky batteries
There have been 15 incidents of property damage caused by the solar storage batteries, including a house in Victoria that was destroyed. [ + ]
Lighting industry protests LED red tape
LED regulations currently being proposed by the government will worsen Australia's cost of living crisis, according to Lighting Council Australia. [ + ]
High-voltage 'zapper' could help decarbonise mining industry
UQ researchers have developed a high-voltage pulse technology that uses a short-pulsed discharge similar to a lightning strike. [ + ]
CSIRO assists SMEs working in renewables
CSIRO has opened up its 'Innovate to Grow' program for small to medium enterprises working in clean energy, including electrification and energy storage. [ + ]
Electrical safety laws set to change in Qld
The Queensland Government has introduced the Electrical Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024. [ + ]
Smart home training facility opens at TAFE Qld
The new centre aims to "bridge the gap between traditional electrical work and the future of home technology". [ + ]
Govt launches National Battery Strategy
With global demand for batteries likely to quadruple by 2030, the strategy maps out the ways Australia can take advantage of this growth. [ + ]
