Industry News
SA Power Networks combats insulator pollution
The South Australian utility has established a multidisciplinary taskforce to tackle what has become a growing problem for regional parts of the state. [ + ]
Echandia to supply battery system for Singaporean tugboat
The agreement with the Swedish company is part of an ambitious plan to electrify Singapore's harbour craft fleet by 2030. [ + ]
Arc flash incident prompts investigation
WorkSafe Queensland is investigating an incident in which a worker received burns as a result of an arc flash while working on high-voltage electrical equipment. [ + ]
Fujitsu General Australia announces name change
Following its acquisition by Paloma Rheem Holdings, the company is now operating as General Australia. [ + ]
2025 saw record EV sales in Australia
More than 157,000 electric vehicles were sold in the nation last year, accounting for 13% of all new car sales. [ + ]
2025–26 GenCost report released for public consultation
Solar PV and onshore wind still form the basis for Australia's cheapest electricity generation mix — a finding that's consistent with previous reports. [ + ]
Australia's Virescent Ventures backs local grid-protection tech
The funding is part of a $50 million boost that will help Melbourne's IND Technology scale its early fault detection technology globally. [ + ]
Qld Govt announces electrotechnology training centre
The Electrotechnology Centre at TAFE Queensland's Alexandra Hills Campus is being set up to train the next generation of electricians and energy specialists. [ + ]
ARENA invests $21m in three EV charging projects
Funded under the Driving the Nation Program, the projects will focus on developing pathways and infrastructure to support Australia's transition to zero-emission transport. [ + ]
Calling all HVAC&R professionals
Registration has opened for ARBS 2026, a major Australian exhibition for the air conditioning, refrigeration and building services industry. [ + ]
Keeping Australia's power systems stable: AEMO report
The 2025 Transition Plan for System Security explains how the nation can meet its system security needs in the NEM over the next decade. [ + ]
New facility to boost homegrown solar PV manufacturing
A major solar module manufacturing facility is due to be developed in the NSW Hunter Valley, bolstered by up to $151 million in funding from ARENA. [ + ]
Can Australia bridge its renewable skills gap?
New research has revealed critical gaps in Australia's Vocational Education and Training (VET) system. [ + ]
Marinus Link completes Tasmanian approvals process
Tasmania's Environment Protection Authority has assessed the two Tasmanian components of Marinus Link, the subsea interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria. [ + ]
Switchboard error leads to $14K fine
The case has highlighted the importance of implementing procedures that ensure electrical installing work is safe and compliant. [ + ]
