Industry News
Geelong homeowners helped to go electric
Geelong residents will be able to make the switch to energy-efficient homes with the assistance of the newly launched Electric Homes Program. [ + ]
Perth gains $123 million energy hub
About 850 employees are based at the facility, which includes 10,000 m2 of solar panels and 34 EV chargers. [ + ]
Warning issued about unsafe travel adaptors
WA's energy safety regulator has issued a warning about dangerous travel adaptors that are not approved for use in Australia, following a rise in electric shock reports. [ + ]
Commercial refrigeration to ease pressure on the grid
A $3.7m, ARENA-funded project is seeking to recruit 440 supermarkets and 13 refrigerated warehouses to provide services in support of Australia's electricity system. [ + ]
Underground network expands in Perth
Benefits of underground power include enhanced streetscape aesthetics, reduced maintenance costs and improved power reliability and community safety. [ + ]
Councils, energy companies fined for failing to keep powerlines clear
Contact between trees and powerlines can result in fires, electrocution and power outages, which can lead to property damage and, in serious cases, injury and loss of life. [ + ]
Electrocution prompts strong warning against electrical DIY
The warning follows an incident in which a Victorian man was hospitalised after using a makeshift electrical device to create artwork. [ + ]
Woolworths commits to 100% renewables for NSW, ACT in "landmark deal"
Woolworths Group will partner with SmartestEnergy Australia to enable a 100% renewable energy transition for the retailer's NSW and ACT operations in 2025. [ + ]
Jemena to deliver $2m in community batteries
Alphington, Bellfield, Coburg and Flemington in Victoria are set to receive four new community batteries that will store renewable energy generated from rooftop solar. [ + ]
Cathodic protection registration: streamlined online
Using an electric current or electrically dissimilar metal, cathodic protection devices protect submerged and underground metallic structures from corrosion. [ + ]
Ambitious battery energy storage planned for regional Aust
ACEnergy is calling for industry collaboration to introduce reforms that will expedite the rollout of renewable energy projects. [ + ]
Call for reform after dangerous lamp recall
Following Kmart's urgent recall of the 'Anko'-branded Marmo Table Lamp, Lighting Council Australia has called for further action on enforcement of compliance. [ + ]
WA's next big battery
Western Australia will soon be home to a 197 MW battery that will be connected to the South West Interconnected System, providing a significant boost to the region's electricity grid. [ + ]
Excitement around Qld's newest energy precinct
An industrial precinct in Barcaldine will be linked to a large-scale renewable energy project and provide manufacturing tenants with competitive low-carbon electricity. [ + ]
Property fire triggers warning about DIY solar
Following a fire at a home in western Victoria, Energy Safe Victoria is urging property owners to always have solar battery systems installed by a licensed electrician. [ + ]
