Industry News
Vic safety body celebrates first electrician to complete new mandatory training
Energy Safe Victoria has renewed the electrical licence of the first electrician to complete the new Continuing Professional Development program. [ + ]
Site investigation to begin for Aust offshore wind farm
Fugro has won the contract to perform an offshore geotechnical site investigation for the Star of the South wind project, located off the coast of Gippsland. [ + ]
Small businesses rewarded for going electric
Rewiring Australia has welcomed the announcement of an increase in tax deductions for small businesses that invest in electrification and energy efficiency. [ + ]
Death highlights dangers of extra-low-voltage solar PV
Qld's Electrical Safety Office has investigated the electrocution of a person who was modifying solar panels in a remote area. [ + ]
AI to boost energy efficiency in Aust homes
CSIRO is partnering with CoreLogic Australia to trial a new AI system that will estimate energy efficiency for homes across Australia. [ + ]
EV strategy highlights key issue for the grid
Energy Networks Australia is advocating for smart EV charging and pricing reform to maximise benefits to customers and the grid. [ + ]
Record-breaking year for renewable energy
Renewable energy accounted for 35.9% of Australia's total electricity generation in 2022, according to the latest Clean Energy Australia Report. [ + ]
Rise in powerline shocks prompts awareness campaign
Energy Safe Victoria has launched the 'Look up and Live' campaign to highlight the dangers of working near powerlines. [ + ]
Underground power rolls out in Darwin
A selection of Darwin's northern suburbs will soon have their high-voltage overhead powerlines undergrounded. [ + ]
Norway launches "world's first" hydrogen ferry
Norwegian shipping company Norled has launched the MF Hydra, said to be the first ferry in the world to run on zero-emissions liquid hydrogen. [ + ]
Nth Qld apprentice honoured for outstanding work
Mitchell Cain has been named 'Electrical Apprentice of the Year – Mackay' at the 2023 Tec-NQ Apprentice of the Year Gala. [ + ]
Taronga leads the way in renewable energy
Taronga Zoo and Taronga Western Plains Zoo have become the first zoos in NSW to be powered by 100% renewable electricity. [ + ]
Company issues fraudulent electrical safety certificates
The contractor was found guilty of 47 instances where certificates included the names of electricians who did not carry out or supervise electrical works. [ + ]
Australia installs record no. of energy storage systems
Australian homes and businesses installed a record number of battery energy storage systems in 2022, according to analysis by energy industry consultancy SunWiz. [ + ]
SA Power Networks tackles flying fox problem
With Adelaide's growing grey-headed flying fox colony on the move with a new brood of young, SA Power Networks is taking action on bat-related outages. [ + ]
