Industry News
$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. [ + ]
EVs trialled in 'solar soak' event
A multimillion-dollar home-charging trial is looking at the role EVs can play in soaking up excess solar energy to improve the stability of the grid. [ + ]
Free energy program for small businesses
Small to medium-sized businesses looking to help solve the energy challenges of tomorrow are invited to apply for an upcoming tailored program run by CSIRO. [ + ]
Digital overhaul for Sydney landmark
Schneider Electric has been selected to perform a major overhaul of Aurora Place, transforming the pre-millennium structure into an integrated smart building. [ + ]
Victoria provides free solar training
Electricians and electrical engineers wanting to gain specialist solar industry skills can now do so cost-free, with training fully funded by Solar Victoria. [ + ]
KNX Awards: call for entries
With entries closing 31 May, the long-standing awards aim to showcase the smartest KNX home and building projects. [ + ]
How safe is your place?
A new app from RACV and Neighbourhood Watch allows users to assess their level of home security through augmented reality. [ + ]
Solar solution for east coast
NSW will be the first recipient of Boundary Power's Solar Qube, a rapidly deployable and modular power system that is suited to remote locations. [ + ]
Small business fined over $120K
A sole director and the company he runs have been fined more than $120,000 for performing unlicensed electrical work in South East Queensland over a number of years. [ + ]
NSW clean energy plan under fire from union
The Electrical Trades Union has called for scrutiny of labour conditions related to the NSW Government's energy transition plan. [ + ]
Network operator sentenced for second time
Western Power has been fined $45K for not providing adequate testing instructions — the second time the network operator has faced court this month. [ + ]
Govt consults Lighting Council on product stewardship
Lighting Council Australia wants to ensure modelling used by the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment will reflect the dynamic state of the lighting market. [ + ]
Speakers announced for May built environment event
The full speaker program has been announced for a suite of built environment events coming up in May at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. [ + ]
Accelerating the rollout of smart meters
Work will resume on the AEMC's review of the regulatory framework for metering services. [ + ]
Plans for new solar battery plant in Qld
Australian renewable energy company ZED is seeking $30m in private investment to build a manufacturing plant for its PowerCap batteries. [ + ]
