Industry News
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. [ + ]
Electrical safety laws set to change in Qld
The Queensland Government has introduced the Electrical Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Redback Technologies returns following voluntary administration
The Brisbane-based renewable energy business has been acquired by fintech company Australia Ebon Group. [ + ]
Govt expands energy apprenticeships program
From 1 June 2024, the program will be broadened to include sectors such as housing construction, automotive and advanced manufacturing. [ + ]
Siemens to support Gippsland's energy transition
Siemens has signed a memorandum of understanding with Marathon Group, a long-term renewable energy developer in Victoria's Gippsland region. [ + ]
WA funnels a further $500m into energy transition
This builds on more than $4 billion committed over the past 12 months to invest in wind generation, battery systems and the grid. [ + ]
Low-orbit satellites help out electrical crews
SA Power Networks is accelerating the rollout of Starlink satellite technology for crews working in regional and remote areas. [ + ]
Budget 2024: energy experts respond
Following last night's federal Budget, experts have offered their analysis of the energy policies put forward by Treasurer Jim Chalmers. [ + ]
$3.6 million in shared solar for ACT apartments
The Australian and ACT Governments have announced an initiative that will enable more than 2100 Canberra apartment residents to receive shared solar. [ + ]
