Industry News
ARENA funds tech to speed up large-scale solar
Renewable energy company Nextracker is receiving up to $4.96 million from ARENA to deploy its proprietary solar construction and tracker technologies across multiple solar farms. [ + ]
Electrician fined $42K following switchboard relocation
A household in Floreat, Perth, was left exposed to the risk of electric shock for over a year. [ + ]
One in eight electrical apprentices exposed to shocks
An Electrical Trades Union survey has revealed that apprentice electricians are suffering electric shocks at work, with delayed classroom training a significant risk factor. [ + ]
Safety tech designed for smart cities
The upcoming Secutech Thailand expo will showcase a host of international security and fire safety technologies designed for safe, connected urban living. [ + ]
Siemens opts for plastic made from used cooking oil
Siemens has collaborated with Envalior on a sustainable series of coupling relays, with housing made from a plastic consisting of 70% material derived from biomass waste. [ + ]
Ampcontrol announces new CEO
Ampcontrol has appointed Gareth O'Reilly as its new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. [ + ]
WA regulator issues new guidance for solar installations
The guidance concerns the compliance of PV arrays when installing battery energy storage systems. [ + ]
Sydney to receive its first purpose-built electric bus depot
The new facility is part of the Minns government's plan for a phased transition from the city's 8000-strong diesel and gas fleet over the next two decades. [ + ]
Honeywell and LS ELECTRIC form global partnership
The companies will develop solutions that simplify power management and distribution for data centres and other building operators worldwide. [ + ]
AEMC announces final inertia determination
The Australian Energy Market Commission has concluded that there is no need to create a new, real-time trading market for inertia at this point in time. [ + ]
AEMO requests metering compliance rule change
A key problem with the current rule is that Metering Coordinators often cannot secure the customer cooperation or site shutdowns required to complete their inspections. [ + ]
Renewables manufacturing hub slated for Western Sydney
The $66m facility will produce equipment for the wind sector, solar farms and transmission infrastructure. [ + ]
Major connection contract awarded for NSW solar farm
Australian company Intium has secured a connection contract for the 31 MW Mulwala Solar Farm in southern NSW. [ + ]
Victoria's largest battery approved
The 2500 MWh facility was fast-tracked through the Victorian Government's Development Facilitation Program. [ + ]
First Australian reclosers installed in Kharkiv
The move follows an Australian aid commitment, announced earlier this year, to support Ukraine's energy infrastructure with NOJA Power electrical equipment. [ + ]
