Industry News
Electricity sector jobs forecast to double by 2029
A new report reveals that the nation might soon face a worrying lack of the type of electrical skills needed for Australia's energy transition. [ + ]
Tindo joins forces with AC Solar Warehouse
AC Solar Warehouse will stock and distribute Tindo's Walara panels across its distribution centres in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Cairns. [ + ]
Long-duration storage could be key to reliability
A new report has found that long-duration energy storage could play a critical role in maintaining Australia's energy reliability as coal plants retire over the next decade. [ + ]
EOIs sought for Pilbara transmission project
The Pilbara Energy Transition Plan aims to speed up decarbonisation and meet increasing energy demand by boosting the development of common-use infrastructure in the region. [ + ]
Telstra to discuss TasGRN at Comms Connect Melbourne
On day one of the upcoming conference, Telstra representatives will detail the company’s journey with the Tasmanian Government Radio Network. [ + ]
Singtel and Hitachi aim for sustainable data centres
As demand for AI and cloud services increases, Japan has become one of the largest and fastest-growing data centre markets in the Asia–Pacific region. [ + ]
Most Australians clueless about rise of renewables
The majority of Australians have no idea just how much progress has been made in the use of renewable energy sources, according to recent polling. [ + ]
Comms Connect coming to Melbourne
The event will feature expert critical communications leaders from Qld Police, NSW Fire & Emergency, NZ Police and Surf Life Saving NSW. [ + ]
Qld switchgear company nets Exporter of the Year award
NOJA Power's products are used by electricity distribution utilities in 106 countries worldwide. [ + ]
Adelaide gains mission-critical data centre
A1 Adelaide will play a key role in supporting the progress of South Australia's government, defence, space, health, mining and resources industries. [ + ]
Legrand acquires Australian Plastic Profiles
The investment is Legrand's largest in ANZ since the acquisition of HPM in 2007, and will double its size in Australia. [ + ]
Queensland leads on rooftop solar: report
A new Climate Council report assesses the performance of each state and territory on rooftop solar, home batteries, EV registrations and emissions targets. [ + ]
$2.46m LED streetlight rollout for City of Port Adelaide Enfield
According to SA Power Networks, about half of the state's streetlights are currently illuminated by energy-efficient LED bulbs. [ + ]
Wave energy tested in WA
With the help of a new floating wave energy converter, researchers will explore the potential of this type of power in decarbonising aquaculture operations. [ + ]
Solar project to power local community and beyond
The regional town of Newstead has witnessed the official opening of a milestone energy project which the community has worked towards since 2008. [ + ]
