Industry News
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. [ + ]
$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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Shell Cove battery launched on NSW South Coast
The NSW South Coast has gained its first community battery thanks to Endeavour Energy. [ + ]
