Industry News
Community BESS deployed at SA retirement villages
Designed to ensure power supply for equipment while generating revenue through energy arbitrage and FCAS, the systems enable communities to actively participate in Australia's evolving energy market. [ + ]
Preferred major works contractor earmarked for Marinus Link
The Tas–Vic undersea interconnector project has announced a preferred contractor for its major civil works and construction tender. [ + ]
Fujitsu General becomes part of Paloma Rheem HD Group
Fujitsu General will focus on advancing its core technologies, including heat pump and inverter technologies, as well as components like compressors and motors. [ + ]
National electrical licensing scheme: feedback invited
The government has opened up a Treasury consultation to help design a national licensing scheme for electrical occupations. [ + ]
Perth man convicted of further electrical offences
The man, who does not hold any electrical licences, has been convicted of electrical licensing offences for the second time this year. [ + ]
Govt gets behind offshore wind research
The government has released new guidance to help developers, researchers, scientists and other interested parties apply for Research and Demonstration licences in declared offshore zones. [ + ]
UGL secures extension to manage critical Qld power assets
UGL will continue to maintain critical power generation assets for Queensland Government-owned energy provider Stanwell. [ + ]
EV incentives must be retained: Electric Vehicle Council
Following a record-breaking quarter for EV sales, the Electric Vehicle Council says incentives are still needed to sustain uptake and drive down emissions. [ + ]
AusNet launches distribution traineeships
After completing the program, participants will be fully qualified and ready to apply for a permanent role within their chosen stream. [ + ]
New mobile towers target Western Vic blackspots
AusNet plans to build three mobile communication towers in Western Victoria as part of the Community Benefits Program of its Western Renewables Link project. [ + ]
Victorians embrace HVAC upgrades
The Victorian Government is celebrating the success of its Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program, which supports households in upgrading to energy-efficient heating and cooling. [ + ]
'Shock absorber' for NSW grid comes online
The Waratah Super Battery Project has begun operation as a 'shock absorber' in the event of powerline outages due to lightning strikes and bushfires. [ + ]
Wiradjuri community secures equity ownership in Wellington BESS
An Indigenous community-led corporation has entered into an agreement that gives it the right to take long-term equity ownership in a major battery energy storage system. [ + ]
Solar retailers and installers must prepare for scrutiny: ACCC
With demand for home batteries and solar systems surging, the ACCC is urging battery and solar suppliers to act responsibly towards consumers. [ + ]
Tas–Vic undersea connector gains Commonwealth environmental approval
The approval sets out environmental-related conditions for the project's construction, operation and decommissioning. [ + ]