Efficiency and renewables

Vishay VOWA617A and VOWA618A optocouplers

11 August, 2026 | Supplied by: Mouser Electronics

The optocouplers are designed to deliver signal transmission with high galvanic isolation for electric vehicles and solar inverters.


Power under pressure: can your infrastructure keep up?

11 August, 2026 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric

You are already seeing demands on electrical infrastructure multiply as priorities intensify: reduce emissions and energy costs, strengthen resilience and modernise ageing systems.


Expanded solar scheme a boon for electricians: ETU

10 August, 2026

Chis Bowen's announcement that the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme is expanding to cover installations of up to 1 MW has been welcomed by the Electrical Trades Union.


Does early maintenance yield longer-lasting solar?

29 July, 2026 | Supplied by: Industrias

Almost one in four inspected solar systems contains at least one fault serious enough to affect performance or safety, according to Industrias.


Firefighters alliance counters claims of transmission line risk

22 July, 2026

The Australian Firefighters Climate Alliance has responded to reports of some rural firefighting groups refusing to put out fires on properties hosting the VNI West transmission line.


Volvo announces Australian electric truck milestone

13 July, 2026 | Supplied by: Volvo Group Australia Pty Ltd

The first electric trucks have rolled off the production line at the company's facility in Wacol, Queensland.


Project Marinus confirmed as key project in Integrated System Plan

13 July, 2026

The energy interconnector will enable Tasmania and Victoria to share much more electricity, pairing Victoria's wind and solar with Tasmania’s flexible hydropower.


Legrand Integrated Satellite emergency lighting range

09 July, 2026 | Supplied by: Legrand Australia P/L

Legrand's Integrated Satellite emergency lighting range is intended to meet demand in the standard and premium D50 segment.


Solar and batteries for all NSW public schools: Labor motion passed

08 July, 2026

The NSW/ACT Electrical Trades Union has supported the motion, saying that a statewide rollout would create thousands of jobs and give students a real-world opportunity to learn about clean energy.


Sweden's Echandia supplies battery system to Tasmanian shipbuilder

22 June, 2026 | Supplied by: Echandia

The maritime battery company will be supplying its Echandia Core battery system to Incat Tasmania, a Hobart-based shipbuilder specialising in high-speed aluminium ferries.


Funding boost for electric road freight

17 June, 2026 | Supplied by: New Energy Transport

Set to hit the road this year, New Energy Transport's electric prime movers will be supported by mobile ultra-fast charging units strategically placed on heavy road freight corridors throughout NSW.


Australia's EnergyConnect project is almost ready to go live

17 June, 2026

Together with Elecnor Australia, Transgrid has completed construction of the 700 km NSW section of the ambitious transmission project, enabling renewable energy-sharing between NSW, Vic and SA.


Trial supports stranded EV drivers

15 June, 2026 | Supplied by: RACV

RACV is testing out a new mobile DC fast charger as part of its Emergency Roadside Assistance patrol fleet.


Renewable energy infrastructure must be built at 'warp speed': report

10 June, 2026

The Centre for Policy Development is pushing for a major acceleration of renewable energy infrastructure in Australia in order to meet domestic energy demand.


Putting next-gen solar to the test

10 June, 2026

UNSW's Professor Martin Green, the 'father of modern solar', is trialling next-gen solar panels at a new facility in Manly Vale, Sydney.


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