Industry News
Proposed rule change aims to avoid blackouts
Consumers would receive additional protection from future major supply disruptions under a proposed change to the National Electricity Rules recommended by the AEMC. [ + ]
Local manufacturers sought for Qld "SuperGrid"
The Qld Govt is calling on electricity equipment manufacturing businesses to help create domestic supply chains for the state's super grid. [ + ]
Power goes underground in City of South Perth
Two major underground projects have been completed in the City of South Perth, providing improved safety, aesthetics and environmental outcomes. [ + ]
Enosi, Google collaborate with UNSW on clean energy tracking
Google will be using Australian-developed Enosi Powertracer technology to trace its clean energy use in Australia. [ + ]
Making virtual meetings safe and secure
Virtual meetings can be easily recorded, shared and stored, which opens the door to hackers and 'zoom-bombers' looking to disrupt a business's operations. Here are 8 tips for keeping remote meetings safe, secure and private. [ + ]
Brisbane tech co nets top design award
Brisbane-based company mIoT has received a prestigious Gold Award for Design Excellence at the international Good Design Awards. [ + ]
Energy network rewarded for innovation
NSW electricity distributor Endeavour Energy has won the Energy Network Industry Innovation Award 2022 for its groundbreaking digital twin. [ + ]
Integration crucial for Asia's energy transition
Integration of renewable energy into grid systems is viewed as the biggest challenge facing Asia's electric industry. [ + ]
Electricians disqualified from NSW building industry
Seven electricians have had their contractor licences revoked by NSW Fair Trading after submitting false compliance certificates for solar panel installations. [ + ]
$1.05 million fine for fatal electrocution
A construction company and a roofing company have pleaded guilty and were fined $600,000 and $450,000 following a fatal electrocution incident in 2019. [ + ]
Wave-powered energy to hit LA
In a boost for the 'blue economy', Israeli wave energy company Eco Wave Power will soon open its first US power station. [ + ]
Industry–university collab to lower battery storage costs
Energy storage company Redflow will collaborate with The University of Qld to extend the operation of flow batteries. [ + ]
Riverina gains Leading Edge data centre
The new site aims to provide regional Australian businesses and communities with greater access to distributed cloud networks through reliable, cost-effective connectivity. [ + ]
Proceedings filed against NZ electricity co
New Zealand's Commerce Commission has filed civil proceedings in the Auckland High Court against electricity lines company Vector Limited. [ + ]
Sweeping new building reforms encompass energy efficiency, EVs
Building ministers have agreed on national reforms to make new homes more accessible and energy efficient, including making it easier for people living in apartments to own an EV. [ + ]
