Industry News
NVIDIA 'pod' data centres coming to Australia
Local startup WinDC is preparing to set up NVIDIA's modular AI factories across regional Australia. [ + ]
Vic launches major electrical apprenticeship program
The SEC Academy aims to support 2000 apprentices over four years to bolster Victoria's energy workforce. [ + ]
$10K fine for aircon company
A Perth air-conditioning repair company has appeared in court for carrying out unlicensed electrical work. [ + ]
New roadmap to expand EV charging in Australia
The Electric Vehicle Council is developing a national roadmap to help plan the charging infrastructure needed for a huge increase in EVs on Australian roads. [ + ]
Data centre developer EdgeConneX enters Aust market
The company has plans for several hyperscale data centre campuses across Australia, starting with Sydney and Melbourne. [ + ]
$70K fine for solar installer
A Victorian electrical company has been convicted and fined for failing to implement fall protection measures at a Dandenong building site. [ + ]
Aust solar-sharing tech wins top design prize
SolShare, a rooftop solar technology developed by Melbourne company Allume Energy, has won the 2026 Australian Good Design Award of the Year. [ + ]
Worker injured in powerline incident
A Victorian crane company has been fined after one of its workers was severely burned when a crane made contact with a powerline. [ + ]
Work to begin on major Qld BESS
Enerven has been contracted to deliver the 400 MW/1600 MWh Teebar Battery Energy Storage System, marking the company's first major project in the state. [ + ]
AEMC supports Commonwealth's $40m EV charging program
A new draft rule from the Australian Energy Market Commission should pave the way for increased EV charging accessibility. [ + ]
Construction ramps up on Project Marinus
The critical interconnector that will allow Tasmania and Victoria to share electricity and data is ready to enter its next stage. [ + ]
Clipsal organises recycling trial for electricians
The Qld pilot provides separate recycling bins for assembled electrical products, switch and socket skins, and battery-operated photoelectric smoke alarms. [ + ]
Funding secured for 1.86 GWh Baranduda Electrical Energy Reserve
The technically advanced BESS will be located next to AusNet's Wodonga Terminal Station in north-east Victoria. [ + ]
Bringing microgrids to Far West NSW
A $3m NSW Govt initiative aims to strengthen energy resilience in the wake of the October 2024 blackouts. [ + ]
Petabit transatlantic cable system planned for 2029
Meta, NEC and Sumitomo Electric are collaborating on a 7000 km optical submarine cable system that will run between the US and France. [ + ]
