Industry News
Everything Electric in Melbourne this week
Following a successful run in Sydney in March this year, the international EV and home energy event is coming to Melbourne from 14–16 November. [ + ]
Accelerating vehicle-to-grid tech in Australia
ARENA is collaborating with Amber Electric on a new project aimed at speeding up the adoption of 'batteries on wheels'. [ + ]
National cybersecurity body to protect consumer energy resources
NEPKI will deliver secure, interoperable and compliant digital identity and encryption services for consumer energy resources in Australia. [ + ]
Transgrid and Endeavour Energy plan electrical infrastructure for Aerotropolis
The network operators will join forces on a major project to power priority growth areas and precincts of the new Western Sydney Aerotropolis. [ + ]
Global renewable energy company launches Australian subsidiary
SMA Altenso's newest subsidiary, Altenso Australia, will specialise in large-scale utility projects. [ + ]
Contractor, electrician fined following electric shock
A Perth business and electrician have been fined $22,500 after a wiring error caused a tradesman to receive an electric shock. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
