Industry News
NECA welcomes crackdown on 'solar cowboys'
NECA has endorsed SafeWork NSW's six-month operation to ensure safe work practices are being undertaken within the rooftop solar industry. [ + ]
$3m in energy funding for Qld community groups
Community groups in Queensland are being offered a $3m financial incentive to participate in the state's renewable energy transition. [ + ]
Earthquake impact measured "building by building"
A new type of sensor system can detect an earthquake's force and speed as the damaging waves move through city blocks and even individual buildings. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
