Industry News
Woolworths commits to 100% renewables for NSW, ACT in "landmark deal"
Woolworths Group will partner with SmartestEnergy Australia to enable a 100% renewable energy transition for the retailer's NSW and ACT operations in 2025. [ + ]
Electrocution prompts strong warning against electrical DIY
The warning follows an incident in which a Victorian man was hospitalised after using a makeshift electrical device to create artwork. [ + ]
Cathodic protection registration: streamlined online
Using an electric current or electrically dissimilar metal, cathodic protection devices protect submerged and underground metallic structures from corrosion. [ + ]
Call for reform after dangerous lamp recall
Following Kmart's urgent recall of the 'Anko'-branded Marmo Table Lamp, Lighting Council Australia has called for further action on enforcement of compliance. [ + ]
Ambitious battery energy storage planned for regional Aust
ACEnergy is calling for industry collaboration to introduce reforms that will expedite the rollout of renewable energy projects. [ + ]
WA's next big battery
Western Australia will soon be home to a 197 MW battery that will be connected to the South West Interconnected System, providing a significant boost to the region's electricity grid. [ + ]
Property fire triggers warning about DIY solar
Following a fire at a home in western Victoria, Energy Safe Victoria is urging property owners to always have solar battery systems installed by a licensed electrician. [ + ]
Excitement around Qld's newest energy precinct
An industrial precinct in Barcaldine will be linked to a large-scale renewable energy project and provide manufacturing tenants with competitive low-carbon electricity. [ + ]
Partnership brings next-gen smart meters to Aust
Together, Sense and EDMI will deliver smart meters that aim to accelerate the energy transition, engage customers and materially reduce energy system costs. [ + ]
Vic wind farm to boost ACT's renewable electricity
The Berrybank Stage 2 wind farm, located in Victoria's Western Plains, is now in operation and will help provide additional electricity to Canberra. [ + ]
Senate inquiry to examine household electrification
The NSW inquiry, to be conducted by the Senate Economics References Committee, will examine the benefits and constraints of household electrification. [ + ]
Councils urged to consider 'elephant in the room' ahead of $100m energy upgrade fund
The Community Energy Upgrades Fund will potentially unlock over $200m in high-impact energy upgrades, but one expert says in order to be truly effective, it must prioritise HVAC systems. [ + ]
Major upgrade for Sydney and Canberra data centres
Macquarie Data Centres has completed major upgrades to its data centre campuses in Sydney and Canberra. [ + ]
Tungsten mine revived to support renewables boom
Demand for renewables has brought about the revival of a historic North Queensland mine. [ + ]
Canberra hospital goes all-electric
The Canberra Hospital Expansion project is aiming for a five-star Green Star rating with its new Critical Services Building. [ + ]