Industry News
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. [ + ]
Contractor fined for faulty solar installations
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. [ + ]
Renewables remain cheapest option: GenCost report
CSIRO and AEMO have released the final 2024–25 GenCost Report, which provides cost data to support the planning of Australia's electricity system. [ + ]
A wind-powered 'dust buster' for solar panels
Scientists in South Korea have developed a technology that can effectively 'dust' solar panels without external power. [ + ]
Online platform for industrial automation sector
Treotham has introduced TreoShop, a straightforward online platform designed to provide easy purchasing of industrial automation components. [ + ]
LAPP Australia launches harnessing solutions facility
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. [ + ]
Partnership brings kerbside EV charging to Victoria
RACV Commercial Energy Solutions has entered into a strategic partnership with EVX, a provider of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. [ + ]
WA regulator highlights fatal risk of working live
Building and Energy is targeting electrical contractors and workers in a hard-hitting new campaign. [ + ]