Industry News
Smart health and energy outcomes to be explored at ARBS 2022
A cutting-edge program of seminars and presentations is coming to Melbourne in August. [ + ]
NECA welcomes "diverse and experienced" Cabinet
NECA stated that it is looking forward to working with key ministers in the electrotechnology sector to create a better functioning and resourced industry. [ + ]
EV climbs world's highest mine road
This year, professional driver Rainer Zietlow attempted to set a new world record: the highest altitude achieved in an electric car. [ + ]
ENA welcomes new energy minister
Emphasising the importance of a whole-of-system approach towards net zero, ENA has welcomed the appointment of The Hon Chris Bowen as Minister for Climate Change and Energy. [ + ]
Free service offers advice on EV charging
Independent solar consumer advisory SolarQuotes has launched a new service to help Australian EV owners and buyers find the right home EV-charging solution and charger installer. [ + ]
Regional Qld in line for solar rebate boost
Queensland regional households and small business solar panel owners are due to receive a 41% increase in the solar feed-in tariff. [ + ]
Energy Network Awards opening soon
The Energy Network Industry Awards are an opportunity to showcase the achievements of Australia's network businesses. [ + ]
New circuit protection solution for EVs
Power management company Eaton has received a contract to supply its technology to a European vehicle manufacturer for use in 800 V battery electric vehicles. [ + ]
Aust breakthrough for lithium-ion batteries
Researchers at UQ have developed Li-ion technology with widespread applications, including in consumer electronics, EVs and the energy storage sector. [ + ]
Global smart energy company opens battery cell facility in Sth Korea
SolarEdge has opened a 2 GWh battery cell facility in South Korea to meet growing demand for battery storage. [ + ]
Recall of dangerous energy storage batteries
Installers of renewable energy systems are being urged to help identify and warn consumers about a recall of dangerous LGES (previously LG Chem) energy storage batteries. [ + ]
Campaign aims to lure electricians to Qld
A multimillion-dollar promotional blitz is underway to encourage more interstate tradies to help with flood recovery efforts in Queensland. [ + ]
Large donation for future electricians
Schneider Electric has donated products worth over $200K to Australian universities and TAFEs to help support the next generation of electricians. [ + ]
$15K fine for air-con company
Building and Energy is warning WA manufacturers that testing of electrical equipment above a certain voltage must only be carried out by licensed electricians to ensure it is safe to use. [ + ]
$50m towards clean energy collaboration
The federal government will invest $50m to produce clean energy innovations through the creation of the Australian Trailblazer Recycling and Clean Energy (ATRaCE) Program. [ + ]
