Industry News
TasNetworks opts for specialist cable solution
The network operator has worked with Amokabel to provide a solution in an area previously known for vegetation-related outages. [ + ]
Boosting women in solar
Brighte, exclusive administrator of the $50m Energy Saver Loan Scheme, has announced the two recipients of its Women in Energy Scholarships in Tasmania. [ + ]
"New era" for Aust solar installers and designers
Solar Accreditation Australia has been appointed as the new solar accreditation scheme operator under the govt's Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme. [ + ]
Ground broken for Osaka data centre
Following a traditional jichinsai groundbreaking ceremony, AirTrunk has begun construction of its 20 MW data centre in west Osaka. [ + ]
ABB appoints new Australian distributor
Amber Technology, a company distributing high-tech audiovisual solutions, has been chosen to be a technical distributor for ABB in Australia. [ + ]
Synergy apprentice receives prestigious award
Chelsea Smith, a third-year electrical instrument fitter apprentice, was commended for her outstanding work ethic and trade skills competency. [ + ]
Ampcontrol keeps it local with offshore wind venture
Ampcontrol is partnering with offshore wind developer Destiny Wind on a proposed floating wind farm off the NSW Hunter Coast. [ + ]
Saul Griffith to kick off community energy event
The Community Energy Congress in March will bring together leaders from communities, government, infrastructure companies and business. [ + ]
Vic apartments get solar boost
A joint initiative of the Australian and Victorian Governments will bring more affordable solar panels to Victorian apartment buildings. [ + ]
Ampcontrol welcomes largest apprentice cohort yet
Undertaken over a nominal four-year period, the Apprentice Program combines part-time study with structured work experience. [ + ]
What can be learnt from Victoria's severe storm event?
Experts have offered insights into the extreme disruption of Victoria's power system last week, suggesting how such damage might be mitigated in future. [ + ]
Melbourne trials ambitious energy storage project
The pilot stage of Power Melbourne will see three battery energy storage systems with a combined capacity of 450 kW/1 MWh installed. [ + ]
Bat-related outages still a problem in SA
Adelaide's rapidly growing grey-headed flying fox colony continues to present a challenge for SA Power Networks, especially at this time of year. [ + ]
Ukrainian utility opts for Australian switchgear
Ukrainian utility CEK has installed reclosers from Australian company NOJA Power in order to minimise outage durations for disrupted power assets. [ + ]
1000 NSW energy workers walk off job
More than 1000 workers from Transgrid and Endeavour Energy are striking for 24 hours while calling for a pay rise in line with inflation. [ + ]
