Industry News
Electrical safety laws set to change in Qld
The Queensland Government has introduced the Electrical Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024. [ + ]
Govt launches National Battery Strategy
With global demand for batteries likely to quadruple by 2030, the strategy maps out the ways Australia can take advantage of this growth. [ + ]
Smart home training facility opens at TAFE Qld
The new centre aims to "bridge the gap between traditional electrical work and the future of home technology". [ + ]
Redback Technologies returns following voluntary administration
The Brisbane-based renewable energy business has been acquired by fintech company Australia Ebon Group. [ + ]
Govt expands energy apprenticeships program
From 1 June 2024, the program will be broadened to include sectors such as housing construction, automotive and advanced manufacturing. [ + ]
Siemens to support Gippsland's energy transition
Siemens has signed a memorandum of understanding with Marathon Group, a long-term renewable energy developer in Victoria's Gippsland region. [ + ]
WA funnels a further $500m into energy transition
This builds on more than $4 billion committed over the past 12 months to invest in wind generation, battery systems and the grid. [ + ]
Budget 2024: energy experts respond
Following last night's federal Budget, experts have offered their analysis of the energy policies put forward by Treasurer Jim Chalmers. [ + ]
Low-orbit satellites help out electrical crews
SA Power Networks is accelerating the rollout of Starlink satellite technology for crews working in regional and remote areas. [ + ]
$3.6 million in shared solar for ACT apartments
The Australian and ACT Governments have announced an initiative that will enable more than 2100 Canberra apartment residents to receive shared solar. [ + ]
Retailers caught selling unapproved electrical appliances
People are advised to check for the Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM), which appears as a tick in a triangle, on all household electrical appliances. [ + ]
Ampcontrol and Siemens partner on renewable energy solutions
Under the agreement, Ampcontrol will become the exclusive Australian supplier for solutions designed around Siemens' SINAMICS S120 inverters. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Western Power welcomes new apprentices
The move comes as the WA Government reaffirms its commitment to developing the state's energy sector workforce. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
