Efficiency and renewables

New roadmap to expand EV charging in Australia

21 October, 2026

The Electric Vehicle Council is developing a national roadmap to help plan the charging infrastructure needed for a huge increase in EVs on Australian roads.


Exploring the EV boom with Chau Le

20 October, 2026

Following a recent record that saw sales of electric vehicles outnumber petrol car sales for the first time in Australia, ECD drills into the details of the EV boom with Chau Le, GM of e-mobility at Origin and Chair of the Electric Vehicle Council.


The path to home electrification

15 October, 2026

It's crucial that consumers receive the right information at the right time, according to a report from UNSW Sydney.


Work to begin on major Qld BESS

14 October, 2026 | Supplied by: Enerven

Enerven has been contracted to deliver the 400 MW/1600 MWh Teebar Battery Energy Storage System, marking the company's first major project in the state.


Clipsal organises recycling trial for electricians

30 September, 2026 | Supplied by: Schneider

The Qld pilot provides separate recycling bins for assembled electrical products, switch and socket skins, and battery-operated photoelectric smoke alarms.


Funding secured for 1.86 GWh Baranduda Electrical Energy Reserve

30 September, 2026

The technically advanced BESS will be located next to AusNet's Wodonga Terminal Station in north-east Victoria.


Bringing microgrids to Far West NSW

28 September, 2026

A $3m NSW Govt initiative aims to strengthen energy resilience in the wake of the October 2024 blackouts.


MSI Eco Series EV charging range

28 September, 2026 | Supplied by: MSI

MSI's Eco Series is a wall-mounted EV-charging range designed for Australian homes and commercial spaces.


New depths for subsea solar

21 September, 2026

Researchers have developed solar cells that can function 10 m underwater, potentially powering submerged sensors, cameras and communications systems far from land.


Lightweight e-bike supports ocean health

14 September, 2026 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd

In response to a growing demand for low-maintenance e-mobility in cities, igus has developed an e-bike partly made from recycled fishing nets.


Western Sydney BESS program kicks off

31 August, 2026

Construction has begun on a Penrith battery — the first of eight slated for Greater Western Sydney in a program delivered by Ausconnex.


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.


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.


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.


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