Industry News
Hands-on skills are critical to energy industry: report
Australian productivity will suffer without investment in skilled energy workers, according to Powering Skills Organisation. [ + ]
Rewiring Australia calls for the 'right to plug in'
A new proposal from Rewiring Australia has advocated for the right of renters to plug in their own portable solar panels and batteries. [ + ]
SA gains three new solar farms
Featuring anti-hail modules and Australian steel, each project combines a 6–7 MW solar array with a 15 MWh BESS. [ + ]
$1.51m to boost EV charging for apartments
The ARENA funding will support the rollout of ReadySteadyPlug's EV charging service in apartments and strata buildings across Australia. [ + ]
Residents receive electric shocks after wiring error
The electrician who attended the property has been hit with a $5000 fine. [ + ]
Stuart Fleming to lead LAPP's Aust Harnessing Division
The electrical engineer brings more than 30 years' experience to his new role, and has a track record in building and scaling high-performance production environments. [ + ]
New Schneider appointee to manage partnerships and distribution in Aust
Roland Juenemann will lead Schneider Electric's channel strategy across IT partners, electrical wholesalers, system integrators and national accounts. [ + ]
Could quantum timing support a more resilient grid?
Swinburne University of Technology and Siemens are researching how quantum-enhanced timing can help to future-proof the energy grid. [ + ]
Electric shock leads to $30K in fines
The case should send a clear message to industry about its legal and safety obligations, WA's safety regulator said. [ + ]
Industry groups urge government to act on EV policy
Under the right policy settings, the private sector is ready to invest billions to expand Australia's charging network and create the skilled jobs needed to build it. [ + ]
Australian innovation connects apartments to solar
Melbourne-based company Allume has connected 10,000 apartments to solar energy across Australia, UK, USA and Germany. [ + ]
Schneider Electric launches electrical training roadshow
The company is bringing its 'On the Go Learning Centre' to more than 80 locations across Australia. [ + ]
ARENA invests $953K in grid stability software
Renewable energy services company GridZync will use the funding to enhance and commercialise its Rezonance software. [ + ]
NSW Govt to boost EV workforce
In addition to investing in training, the 2026 NSW Electric Vehicle Strategy aims to close charging gaps in regional, remote and suburban areas. [ + ]
Essential Energy opens applications for 2027 Graduate Program
22 positions are available for graduates looking to build careers in regional, rural and remote parts of NSW, as well as southern Queensland. [ + ]
