Industry News
Western Power welcomes new apprentices
The move comes as the WA Government reaffirms its commitment to developing the state's energy sector workforce. [ + ]
SA announces smart residential energy trial
500 South Australian households will take part in the $13.8 million project, which will explore the use of consumer energy resources in a real-world setting. [ + ]
Indonesia moves towards power grid resilience
With plans to phase out coal by 2055 and achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2060, Indonesia is acting to stabilise its grid. [ + ]
Qld networks launch powerline safety campaign
Workers and drivers are urged to Look Up and Live following an alarming number of contacts with powerlines in the state this year. [ + ]
Virtual power plants installed at regional schools
The WA Government's project to install virtual power plants (VPPs) at regional schools has reached the halfway mark. [ + ]
Shell Cove battery launched on NSW South Coast
The NSW South Coast has gained its first community battery thanks to Endeavour Energy. [ + ]
EV future for Monash Uni
Monash University will soon be the location of a network of EV charging stations, accessible to university staff, students and the general public. [ + ]
Million-dollar rooftop solar for Kimberley hospital
Derby Regional Hospital, in WA's Kimberley region, has gained a large-scale rooftop solar system funded by a $1.4m investment from the state government. [ + ]
Immersive VR training for electricians
Siemens is collaborating with 3D software platform BILT to provide immersive, step-by-step training for electricians. [ + ]
An interconnected ASEAN Power Grid: report
DNV forecasts that decarbonising the energy supply across the ASEAN member states could result in a reduction of US$800 billion in costs. [ + ]
Future Made in Australia Act welcomed by climate orgs
The Act will seek to boost Australia's economy through investment in onshore industry and manufacturing, with an emphasis on renewable energy production. [ + ]
Call for improved train lighting to save lives
The Australian Trucking Association says better lighting of trains must be made a legal requirement in order to save lives at level crossings. [ + ]
New CEO for Master Electricians Australia
Construction industry advocate and policy expert Kate Raymond has been appointed to the role following a nationwide recruitment process. [ + ]
AEMC acts to speed smart meter rollout
The Australian Energy Market Commission has made a draft rule with the aim of accelerating the deployment of smart meters to energy customers by 2030. [ + ]
100 years of SA's classic power pole
2024 marks the 100th anniversary of the distinctive Stobie pole — a steel-beamed power pole developed due to a shortage of wood in South Australia. [ + ]
