Industry News
Advancing the circular economy with e-chain made entirely of recycled material
Motion plastics specialist igus has developed an energy chain made from recycled material drawn from its own "chainge" e-chain recycling program. [ + ]
Program rewards residents for saving power
A new program run by Endeavour Energy and Schneider Electric aims to help NSW residents save on their energy bills and manage consumption. [ + ]
Hydrogen-powered green trucks on horizon
Volvo Trucks has built a vehicle that emits only water vapour, produces its own electricity on board and has a range of up to 1000 km. [ + ]
Geelong community goes solar
Geelong Sustainability, RACV Solar and Mondo have celebrated the success of the Geelong Community Solar Program, which will see 2.5 MW of renewable energy capacity installed across the region. [ + ]
Escalator collapse, serious injury at Sydney Metro sites
The ETU is calling for an urgent investigation into the Sydney Metro project after an escalator collapsed and a labourer was seriously injured in two separate incidents. [ + ]
NECA welcomes state budgets
NECA has responded positively to the NSW and Qld state budgets, highlighting investment in infrastructure spending, focus on women and support for apprentices. [ + ]
Capacity mechanism must prioritise renewables: CEC
The Clean Energy Council has issued a response to the Energy Security Board's high-level design paper for a capacity mechanism. [ + ]
ENA comments on grid investment decision
Energy Networks Australia (ENA) has acknowledged the release last week of the Australian Energy Regulator's (AER) draft Rate of Return decision on grid investments. [ + ]
New platform for Aust solar installers
OpenSolar and Global Sustainable Energy Solutions have announced a new partnership that offers Australian solar installers a one-stop shop for running a solar business while securing and maintaining CEC accreditations. [ + ]
Hazardous bathroom heater recalled
A Fantech three-in-one bathroom heater, exhaust and light has been recalled due to a risk of glass shattering. [ + ]
WA tops nation in standalone power systems
WA is leading the nation in the use of standalone power systems, 100 of which are now deployed across the state's main electricity grid. [ + ]
$1.2bn investment in transmission
Energy Networks Australia has welcomed the NSW Government's announcement of $1.2 billion to accelerate development of transmission in Renewable Energy Zones. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
