Industry News
NECA highlights concerns with EV charging market
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. [ + ]
City of Sydney plans all-electric future
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. [ + ]
Companies fined almost $1m after apprentice's death
Following a tragic incident in Victoria, two related elevator companies have been convicted and fined a total of $930,000. [ + ]
Accreditation for Aust lighting businesses
Lighting Council Australia has launched an accreditation program geared at boosting the credentials of businesses throughout the sector. [ + ]
Renewable energy skills program launched
Australia's Clean Energy Council has devised a new program for job seekers to gain the skills needed to work across large-scale wind, solar and storage projects. [ + ]
Electrical error places residents at risk
Following prosecution by Building and Energy, a WA electrical contractor and worker have received a total of $18,500 in fines. [ + ]
Feedback sought on benefits from clean energy projects
In response to calls from industry, community and local government, the WA Govt has released a Draft Guideline on Community Benefits for Renewable Energy Projects. [ + ]
NSW reports two electrocutions in two weeks
SafeWork NSW Inspectors have issued a strong warning about the dangers of working with electricity, following two recent deaths that occurred within the same fortnight. [ + ]
New solution aims to safeguard cables, wires and marine life
PMA EcoGuard solutions help protect critical power and data cables in a range of applications, including machine building, renewable energy, telecommunications and infrastructure. [ + ]
Verizon, Vanderbilt University pilot new Honeywell platform
According to Honeywell, the platform integrates critical building software and technologies into a single interface to help enable more efficient operations. [ + ]
'Species-specific lighting' could help birds avoid aircraft
As well as helping prevent bird–aircraft collisions, the new tech could be used to stop birds from crashing into wind turbines, solar facilities and buildings. [ + ]
Solar energy incentives doubled in NSW
NSW residents looking to install a battery and/or join a virtual power plant now have double the incentives, thanks to a joint state and federal government initiative. [ + ]
Lighting could influence risky behaviour
Flinders University researchers have investigated whether the type of lighting used by casinos has an impact on gambling behaviour. [ + ]
Demand surges for household batteries
One in two Australians are looking to install a household battery alongside a new or existing rooftop solar system, according to the Climate Council's latest report. [ + ]
Marinus Link clears critical environmental hurdle
The planned subsea electricity and data connector between Tasmania and Victoria has received a positive assessment from the Victorian Minister for Planning. [ + ]
