Industry News
Melbourne Market transforms carpark into solar canopy
The 5432 solar panels placed on the newly built loading zone and an existing warehouse will offset 1,772,838 kg of carbon emissions. [ + ]
Next step for SA's utility-scale solar plant
Vast Solar has awarded Worley key engineering contracts for its VS1 concentrated solar thermal power project in Port Augusta. [ + ]
Microgrids, EVs, big batteries and more: upcoming talks at Energy Next
The renewable energy expo has released more details about its upcoming program. [ + ]
New Bill seeks to protect energy workers
The Qld Govt has taken the first steps towards enshrining its ambitious Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan in law, releasing draft legislation and calling for feedback. [ + ]
Regulators descend on Mildura
Regulators have inspected construction sites across Mildura as part of the Build Aware campaign, which aims to educate workers and identify safety risks. [ + ]
igus develops new hygienic design linear guide
To answer a need within the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, igus has developed a drylin W linear guide according to hygienic design guidelines. [ + ]
Qld opens first SuperGrid for energy workers
The Palaszczuk government has officially opened the first Queensland SuperGrid Training Centre and Transmission Hub in Gladstone. [ + ]
NSW Govt urged to speed up transmission
The Clean Energy Council has praised the NSW Govt's commitment to renewable energy infrastructure, but stressed that speeding up transmission is vital. [ + ]
Teen worker injured after apparent powerline contact
WA's energy safety regulator is investigating an incident in which a teenager's garden equipment appears to have touched overhead powerlines. [ + ]
Vic Govt progresses new high-capacity transmission line
VNI West is a proposed new 500 kV, double-circuit overhead transmission line that will carry low-cost renewable power between NSW and Victoria. [ + ]
Govt, university and industry launch hybrid boat
A collaboration between Ampcontrol, Steber International and the University of Newcastle has successfully completed the first round of testing on a 43-foot hybrid vessel. [ + ]
Opera House partners with Honeywell for top sustainability rating
The SOH is one of the first UNESCO World Heritage-listed buildings to receive a 6 Star Green Star rating. [ + ]
Energy Next releases full program for July event
Expert presentations and panel discussions will explore solar PV, energy storage, hydrogen and ammonia, VPPs, EVs, microgrids, wind energy and energy data. [ + ]
Vic agencies issue solar warning
In 2022, Energy Safe investigated 44 solar PV system fires, most of which occurred in systems that had not been serviced within the previous two years. [ + ]
Search on for top tradies
The inaugural Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards celebrate the vital contribution that trade business owners make to the local community. [ + ]