Industry News
Solar energy incentives doubled in NSW
NSW residents looking to install a battery and/or join a virtual power plant now have double the incentives, thanks to a joint state and federal government initiative. [ + ]
Demand surges for household batteries
One in two Australians are looking to install a household battery alongside a new or existing rooftop solar system, according to the Climate Council's latest report. [ + ]
Lighting could influence risky behaviour
Flinders University researchers have investigated whether the type of lighting used by casinos has an impact on gambling behaviour. [ + ]
Callout for Aust clean energy startups: CSIRO
CSIRO is inviting Australian startups and SMEs to apply for the latest round of the India Australia Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion (RISE) Accelerator. [ + ]
City of Melbourne spends big on lighting and CCTV
The city's draft Budget 2025–26 has a strong emphasis on street security, marking the biggest investment in safety in the Council's history. [ + ]
Marinus Link clears critical environmental hurdle
The planned subsea electricity and data connector between Tasmania and Victoria has received a positive assessment from the Victorian Minister for Planning. [ + ]
AEMC overhauls grid connection rules to cater for AI, renewables
The Commission is seeking feedback on managing the growth of large-scale electricity users such as data centres and hydrogen electrolysers. [ + ]
NSW Govt plans first 'urban renewable energy zone'
The Illawarra is described as being uniquely suited for a REZ, thanks to the region's major infrastructure, skilled workforce and strong interest in renewable energy projects. [ + ]
NBN Co accelerates in race to net zero
NBN Co has announced several measures to speed up its greenhouse gas reduction, including bringing forward its net-zero target from 2050 to 2045. [ + ]
Worker fined for unlicensed electrical work
A Perth man has been fined for completing an entire switchboard relocation without holding any type of electrical licence. [ + ]
Marinus Link one step closer to construction
An agreement with global consultancy company Jacobs is set to ramp up construction of the proposed undersea electricity and data interconnector between Tas and Vic. [ + ]
Siemens appoints Teck Global as value-added reseller in Australia
The appointment of Perth-based Teck Global follows several successful collaborations on recent projects with Siemens. [ + ]
AEMC's final rule aims to make grid more resilient
The Australian Energy Market Commission has created a final rule explicitly focused on making the electricity grid more resistant to extreme weather. [ + ]
Ampcontrol honours departing CEO
After a 25-year career with the company, Rod Henderson is moving on from his role as Managing Director and CEO. [ + ]
Australian switchgear to support Ukraine
NOJA Power OSM Reclosers will enable remote control of energy networks in areas heavily affected by land mines. [ + ]
