Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
$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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
