Industry News
Network operator fined after pedestrian receives electric shock
WA network operator Western Power has been fined $35,000 for failing to follow inspection requirements for powerline equipment. [ + ]
Women step up to power new aerotropolis
With a demonstrated commitment to equal opportunity, Endeavour Energy is recruiting its 2027 apprentice cohort — applications close 3 July 2026. [ + ]
Second electrical offence leads to $43K penalty
For the second time in four years, an East Perth company has been ordered to pay a substantial fine for hazardous electrical work. [ + ]
Siemens expands Qld circuit-breaker facility
Operations at the Fusesaver facility will grow from 1400 to 5500 m2, nearly quadrupling the manufacturing footprint. [ + ]
Applications open for Qld electrical apprenticeships
125 spots are available in the government's training program for 2027, with 60% to be based in rural or remote locations. [ + ]
Sweden's Echandia supplies battery system to Tasmanian shipbuilder
The maritime battery company will be supplying its Echandia Core battery system to Incat Tasmania, a Hobart-based shipbuilder specialising in high-speed aluminium ferries. [ + ]
GENERAL Australia announces new leader
After nearly 27 years with the business, MD Philip Perham will hand over the reins to Sachio Inami, the company's Head of Oceania. [ + ]
Australia's EnergyConnect project is almost ready to go live
Together with Elecnor Australia, Transgrid has completed construction of the 700 km NSW section of the ambitious transmission project, enabling renewable energy-sharing between NSW, Vic and SA. [ + ]
Funding boost for electric road freight
Set to hit the road this year, New Energy Transport's electric prime movers will be supported by mobile ultra-fast charging units strategically placed on heavy road freight corridors throughout NSW. [ + ]
Siemens and Infineon collaborate on solid-state circuit breakers
Through their partnership, the companies aim to support fast, safe and reliable operations in data centres and other power-critical environments. [ + ]
Renewable energy infrastructure must be built at 'warp speed': report
The Centre for Policy Development is pushing for a major acceleration of renewable energy infrastructure in Australia in order to meet domestic energy demand. [ + ]
Putting next-gen solar to the test
UNSW's Professor Martin Green, the 'father of modern solar', is trialling next-gen solar panels at a new facility in Manly Vale, Sydney. [ + ]
igus seeks collaboration with interested engineers
The Cologne-based motion plastics specialist is looking for companies to test-drive its new compact energy chain. [ + ]
Aust Govt backs 19 major renewable projects
Servicing the NEM, the projects are intended to supply electricity for 4 million Australian households by 2030. [ + ]
Vic applauded for electrical apprenticeship initiative
Over the next four years, the SEC Apprenticeship Academy will offer 2000 electrical trade apprenticeships. [ + ]
