Industry News
NSW renewable energy zone gets the go-ahead
The Central-West Orana REZ is approximately 20,000 km2 and takes in cities and towns including Dubbo, Dunedoo and Mudgee. [ + ]
25-year roadmap to net zero
AEMO has released its latest Integrated System Plan — a roadmap for transitioning the National Electrcity Market to net zero by 2050. [ + ]
Marinus Link 'critical' to latest national grid plan
The planned interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria has been classified as crucial to achieving net zero in AEMO's 2024 Integrated System Plan. [ + ]
MEA comes down against 'sun tax' tariff
Master Electricians Australia is warning that a new tariff on solar PV owners could act as a deterrent for those considering renewable energy systems. [ + ]
Aust–US partnership brings large-scale mobile battery solutions to APAC
The collaboration will provide a leasing model for industries grappling with grid constraints or relying on diesel generators for temporary power. [ + ]
ASEAN telcos collaborate on next-gen Malaysian data centre
Located just 16 km from Singapore, the data centre campus will be the largest to date for both Telekom Malaysia and Singapore's Nxera. [ + ]
$100m global challenge for ultra-low-cost solar
ARENA's 'Solar ScaleUp Challenge' aims to stimulate greater innovation and collaboration in the solar sector — particularly in installation, operations and maintenance. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Sydney's newest data centre will meet rising demand for AI
Construction has begun on Macquarie Data Centres' IC3 Super West, a project that expects to bring more than 1200 jobs to north-west Sydney. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
