Industry News
Shell Cove battery launched on NSW South Coast
The NSW South Coast has gained its first community battery thanks to Endeavour Energy. [ + ]
Immersive VR training for electricians
Siemens is collaborating with 3D software platform BILT to provide immersive, step-by-step training for electricians. [ + ]
Million-dollar rooftop solar for Kimberley hospital
Derby Regional Hospital, in WA's Kimberley region, has gained a large-scale rooftop solar system funded by a $1.4m investment from the state government. [ + ]
An interconnected ASEAN Power Grid: report
DNV forecasts that decarbonising the energy supply across the ASEAN member states could result in a reduction of US$800 billion in costs. [ + ]
Future Made in Australia Act welcomed by climate orgs
The Act will seek to boost Australia's economy through investment in onshore industry and manufacturing, with an emphasis on renewable energy production. [ + ]
Call for improved train lighting to save lives
The Australian Trucking Association says better lighting of trains must be made a legal requirement in order to save lives at level crossings. [ + ]
New CEO for Master Electricians Australia
Construction industry advocate and policy expert Kate Raymond has been appointed to the role following a nationwide recruitment process. [ + ]
AEMC acts to speed smart meter rollout
The Australian Energy Market Commission has made a draft rule with the aim of accelerating the deployment of smart meters to energy customers by 2030. [ + ]
100 years of SA's classic power pole
2024 marks the 100th anniversary of the distinctive Stobie pole — a steel-beamed power pole developed due to a shortage of wood in South Australia. [ + ]
Sydney Zoo makes the switch to solar
In partnership with EnergyAustralia, Sydney Zoo has transitioned to solar power for a substantial portion of its energy needs. [ + ]
Heat-resistant batteries trialled in remote WA
ARENA will supply $2.85 million in funding to trial two novel long-duration batteries at remote microgrids in Western Australia. [ + ]
Company fined following electrical fatality
A company has been fined $150K in Queensland's Cleveland Magistrates Court for failing to adhere to electrical safety regulations. [ + ]
Aust solar PV manufacturing gets $1bn boost
The Solar Sunshot program aims to grow domestic solar PV manufacturing while providing a pathway for the commercialisation of homegrown solar innovation. [ + ]
Sail Grand Prix powered by vegetable oil
In a reported first for Australia, Aggreko has powered the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix in Sydney with environmentally friendly hydrotreated vegetable oil. [ + ]
SA Power Networks to vastly expand use of drones
The utility has been working with Carbonix to advance the use of drones in aerial inspection work on remote electricity distribution network assets. [ + ]
