A Perth electrical business and its director have been convicted of compliance offences following dangerous wiring errors at two properties in the Goldfields–Esperance region. [ + ]

CSIRO and AEMO have released the final 2024–25 GenCost Report, which provides cost data to support the planning of Australia's electricity system. [ + ]

Scientists in South Korea have developed a technology that can effectively 'dust' solar panels without external power. [ + ]

Treotham has introduced TreoShop, a straightforward online platform designed to provide easy purchasing of industrial automation components. [ + ]

LAPP is introducing the facility to Australia with the aim of helping industries achieve automation and digitalisation more efficiently, with OEM standards of quality control, safety and traceability. [ + ]

RACV Commercial Energy Solutions has entered into a strategic partnership with EVX, a provider of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. [ + ]

Building and Energy is targeting electrical contractors and workers in a hard-hitting new campaign. [ + ]

Southwest Research Institute is expanding its testing capabilities to include megawatt-scale performance evaluations — an offering matched by only a handful of facilities worldwide. [ + ]

Electric buses are being introduced to Perth suburban areas for the first time, marking an important step in the city's phase-out of its diesel fleet. [ + ]

Australian power producer AMPYR has achieved financial close on its 300 MW Wellington Stage 1 battery energy storage system. [ + ]

At a recent NSW Parliament inquiry, the National Electrical and Communications Association aired some of its concerns — specifically in relation to the influence of electricity network operators. [ + ]

The company has expanded its fire safety portfolio with the acquisition of 'Li-ion Tamer' technology from Nexceris. [ + ]

The City of Sydney has announced ambitious new plans for the wholesale electrification of new residential buildings, large commercial buildings and hotels by 1 January 2027. [ + ]

Following a tragic incident in Victoria, two related elevator companies have been convicted and fined a total of $930,000. [ + ]

Lighting Council Australia has launched an accreditation program geared at boosting the credentials of businesses throughout the sector. [ + ]