Industry News
Ceiling space fatality
In February 2022, an electrical worker died in a home ceiling space, WorkSafe Qld has reported. [ + ]
Sydney hyperscale data centre officially opened by PM
The Intellicentre 3 (IC3) East hyperscale data centre in Sydney has been officially opened by Prime Minister Scott Morrison. [ + ]
New roadmap for Aust energy transition
CSIRO has released its roadmap highlighting the research required to continue Australia's transition to a more secure and affordable electricity system. [ + ]
Split-second risk of arc flash
WorkSafe Qld has released a new film highlighting the danger of arc flash, which can cause serious burns, injury and death. [ + ]
Boom year for Aust battery energy storage
Australia's battery boom continues with another record-breaking year for our energy storage capacity, according to a new report. [ + ]
Melting downlights investigated in Bondi Junction apartments
In August 2021, Lighting Council Australia reported to New South Wales Fair Trading that light fittings in a Bondi Junction apartment building were melting and smouldering. [ + ]
Australia's Aurtra acquired by Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric stated that the investment strengthens its position as a reference digital provider of services across the full electrical distribution value chain. [ + ]
Street lighting forum at IPWC
The International Public Works Conference will feature three emerging technology forums, including the Street Lighting & Smart Controls (SLSC) Forum. [ + ]
EV smart-charging trial in Australian homes
AGL and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency have completed 200 installations of electric vehicle smart chargers in homes across four states. [ + ]
Qld Govt announces multimillion-dollar EV package
The Queensland Government has announced a $55 million package that includes thousands of dollars in clean energy transport incentives. [ + ]
Electrical industry excellence awards close 29 April
MEA's National Excellence Awards showcase the outstanding work of individuals and businesses in Australia. [ + ]
Distribution-grid-scale battery storage system completed in Qld
Electrical engineering firm NOJA Power has completed construction of the Black River Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), designed by Australian engineering consultants Yurika. [ + ]
Strategic partnership drives sustainability through IoT
Radix IoT and Techstream Systems have teamed up to expand Radix IoT's Mango platform across the APAC region. [ + ]
Product recall for tradies' portable power board
Use of the defective power board carries the risk of electric shock, electrocution and fire. [ + ]
Breakthrough for wireless charging
A new charging system can charge devices placed anywhere within a ring around it. [ + ]