Industry News
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. [ + ]
City of Melbourne spends big on lighting and CCTV
The city's draft Budget 2025–26 has a strong emphasis on street security, marking the biggest investment in safety in the Council's history. [ + ]
Callout for Aust clean energy startups: CSIRO
CSIRO is inviting Australian startups and SMEs to apply for the latest round of the India Australia Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion (RISE) Accelerator. [ + ]
AEMC overhauls grid connection rules to cater for AI, renewables
The Commission is seeking feedback on managing the growth of large-scale electricity users such as data centres and hydrogen electrolysers. [ + ]
NSW Govt plans first 'urban renewable energy zone'
The Illawarra is described as being uniquely suited for a REZ, thanks to the region's major infrastructure, skilled workforce and strong interest in renewable energy projects. [ + ]
NBN Co accelerates in race to net zero
NBN Co has announced several measures to speed up its greenhouse gas reduction, including bringing forward its net-zero target from 2050 to 2045. [ + ]
Worker fined for unlicensed electrical work
A Perth man has been fined for completing an entire switchboard relocation without holding any type of electrical licence. [ + ]
