We may be a step closer to an environmentally friendly solution for recycling rechargeable batteries. [ + ]

Motoring.com.au has announced the top five tradie vehicles for 2016, as judged by a team that test-drives, researches and reviews hundreds of makes and models each year. Entrants are judged across five categories: engine, drivetrain and chassis; price, packaging and practicality; safety and technology; behind the wheel; and the X factor. [ + ]

Up to 80 Queensland miners will be made redundant by Anglo American in a move the CFMEU claims is a hostile ambush following over two months of protected industrial action by the German Creek mine workers. [ + ]

Scientists have developed a new super-thin fabric that generates electricity from sunlight and movement, according to science journal Nature Energy. [ + ]

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has congratulated the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) on the conclusion of its large-scale solar funding round, which will support the development of an additional 480 MW of large-scale solar in Australia. [ + ]

NKT Cables is acquiring ABB's global high-voltage cable system business with a total enterprise value of €836 million (US$934 million). The business is part of ABB's Power Grids division, which is currently undergoing a strategic review. [ + ]

We are making some changes to Field Service Business (FSB) and as of 1 October it will have new home. We will no longer publish the magazine in print format, but will include up-to-date field service content within a regular Service Management feature across our long-established titles, kicking off with the November/December issue of ECD (Electrical+Comms+Data) later this year. [ + ]

The Electrical Trades Union (ETU) warns that axing more than 2600 frontline power workers since 2012 has left NSW at risk of falling victim to similar chaos to that experienced in South Australia during the past 24 hours. [ + ]

Schneider Electric has launched 'Light It Up', a program to bring electricity access to rural communities across Asia Pacific. [ + ]

​Lyon Solar will build a 100 MW/100 MWh in South Australia to improve the state's energy security, according to a recent announcement. At 4000 m², the battery is one of the world's largest and will be connected to the company's Kingfisher solar storage project. [ + ]

23 leaders from the field service sector gathered for an executive networking breakfast in Melbourne earlier this month. The expert panel was moderated by Westwick-Farrow Media Publisher Geoff Hird, with industry luminaries Richard Simpson – CIO Infrastructure Services Group, Michael Bettencourt – Vice President, Solution Consulting for LogMeIn and Derryn Simmons – Professional Services Manager at CSG Limited sharing their insights on the changing face of field service. [ + ]

A US wind-power company, SheerWind, has signed a licensing agreement with Mark Luke Wind Energy that will allow its INVELOX wind-power generating systems to be marketed and deployed locally in South Dakota. [ + ]

The Clean Energy Council (CEC) has announced the finalists for the Solar Design and Installation Awards. [ + ]

Global renewable energy developer DP Energy has appointed Catherine Way Business Development Manager, DP Energy Australia. Way has played a formative role in the development of renewable energy advances in South Australia within industry, government and the not-for-profit sectors. [ + ]

Uber and Volvo Cars are joining forces to develop next-generation autonomous driving cars, according to a report from the National Road Safety Partnership Program (NRSPP). [ + ]