Industry News
Electrical apprentices eligible for govt funding
Electricians are among the 75 high-priority occupations included in the federal government's Australian Apprenticeships Priority List. [ + ]
Lighting body working to safeguard wildlife
Lighting Council Australia is working with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions to update the National Light Pollution Guidelines for Wildlife. [ + ]
Proposal to scrap electrical licences condemned
A report calling for the reduction of electrical licensing has received strong criticism from industry bodies on safety grounds. [ + ]
ACCC ramps up solar battery warning
The ACCC will be contacting almost 5000 households that are likely to have energy solar systems containing dangerous LG solar batteries in the coming weeks. [ + ]
Powerline plan to reduce bushfire risk
Western Power will prioritise a plan to reduce the risk posed by powerlines in its network of a similar construction to the one that caused a Feb 2022 bushfire. [ + ]
Energy co to "radically advance" use of drones
Aust drone manufacturer Carbonix has partnered with SA Power Networks and Nokia to advance the use of long-range UAVs in aerial inspection work and flood monitoring. [ + ]
Lighting up life in remote PNG
An Australian project bringing solar power to remote villages in Papua New Guinea is transforming the lives of children and villagers. [ + ]
On-the-spot fines for electrical offences
New regulations will allow SafeWork NSW to issue on-the-spot fines for existing electrical work and asbestos offences. [ + ]
All-electric vessel wins 'Tug of the Year'
The powerful tug has a 70-ton bollard pull that will stack up with the performance of any conventional tug. [ + ]
Fintech partnership to boost household solar
Enabled by a new data-sharing regulation, Australian tech companies Adatree and Accurassi have partnered to help households securely transition to solar panels. [ + ]
Light bulb can last for 50 years
Signify has launched the new Philips Ultra Efficient range, which the company says consumes 60% less energy and offers huge reductions in material waste. [ + ]
Enthusiasm for speedy smart meter rollout
The AEMC's recommendation to accelerate the rollout of smart meters has been welcomed by Energy Networks Australia. [ + ]
Fears rise as power station goes offline
Workers at Qld's Callide Power Station fear for their safety following three malfunctions this week that left all units out of action, the MEU Queensland has reported. [ + ]
Vic solar farm opts for Swiss BESS
Located three hours north of Melbourne, Meadow Creek Solar Farm plans to provide zero-carbon electricity to approximately 110,000 homes in the region. [ + ]
Qld extends switchboard transition period
The use of either AS/NZS 3439 or AS/NZS 61439 for low-voltage switchgear and control gear assemblies has been extended. [ + ]
