Industry News
Making Australian data centres more sustainable
In anticipation of the AI boom, a major project aims to optimise energy use and emissions in the nation's data centres. [ + ]
Exploring grid security in a high-renewables era
Australian researchers have identified critical technical, regulatory and economic issues that must be addressed to ensure grid stability. [ + ]
$39.5m boost for electrical training in Qld
As part of its Energy Roadmap, the Queensland Government has launched an open-air overhead network training yard at Rocklea. [ + ]
Hallett battery project launched in SA
Owned and developed by EnergyAustralia, the Hallett BESS will be built alongside the existing Hallett gas-fired power station. [ + ]
Contractor forced to pay $80K for breaching workplace laws
A Canberra electrical contracting business and its director must pay more than $80K following investigation by the Fair Work Ombudsman. [ + ]
Clean Energy Council to update battery specs
Businesses that manufacture, buy or install batteries are urged to find out how the transition affects them. [ + ]
Infrastructure software company Neara raises $90m
The Australian company, which specialises in physics-enabled digital twin modelling for critical infrastructure, will use the funding to solve global infrastructure challenges. [ + ]
Energy regulator gives verdict on Project Marinus
Tasmania and Victoria's planned energy and communications upgrade has taken another step forward. [ + ]
Osmose acquires WA's Mainswest
The acquisition will expand Osmose Australia's capability across underground, electrical and telecommunications services. [ + ]
Funding available for battery tech training
The Australian and Queensland Governments are providing $2.4 million in Applied Research Grants to build Qld's future workforce in critical industries. [ + ]
Unlicensed worker receives $20K fine
A Perth man has been sentenced for three matters under WA's electrical licensing regulations. [ + ]
SA Power Networks combats insulator pollution
The South Australian utility has established a multidisciplinary taskforce to tackle what has become a growing problem for regional parts of the state. [ + ]
Echandia to supply battery system for Singaporean tugboat
The agreement with the Swedish company is part of an ambitious plan to electrify Singapore's harbour craft fleet by 2030. [ + ]
Arc flash incident prompts investigation
WorkSafe Queensland is investigating an incident in which a worker received burns as a result of an arc flash while working on high-voltage electrical equipment. [ + ]
Retailer slapped with 130 charges over sale of electrical goods
The company allegedly breached the Electricity Safety Act 1998 by offering to supply products that did not comply with mandatory safety requirements. [ + ]
