Industry News
Australia's EnergyConnect project is almost ready to go live
Together with Elecnor Australia, Transgrid has completed construction of the 700 km NSW section of the ambitious transmission project, enabling renewable energy-sharing between NSW, Vic and SA. [ + ]
Siemens and Infineon collaborate on solid-state circuit breakers
Through their partnership, the companies aim to support fast, safe and reliable operations in data centres and other power-critical environments. [ + ]
Renewable energy infrastructure must be built at 'warp speed': report
The Centre for Policy Development is pushing for a major acceleration of renewable energy infrastructure in Australia in order to meet domestic energy demand. [ + ]
igus seeks collaboration with interested engineers
The Cologne-based motion plastics specialist is looking for companies to test-drive its new compact energy chain. [ + ]
Putting next-gen solar to the test
UNSW's Professor Martin Green, the 'father of modern solar', is trialling next-gen solar panels at a new facility in Manly Vale, Sydney. [ + ]
Vic applauded for electrical apprenticeship initiative
Over the next four years, the SEC Apprenticeship Academy will offer 2000 electrical trade apprenticeships. [ + ]
Aust Govt backs 19 major renewable projects
Servicing the NEM, the projects are intended to supply electricity for 4 million Australian households by 2030. [ + ]
NSW makes significant commitment to renewable power
The state government is seeking enough new generation to power one-third of NSW homes, along with 12 GWh of long-duration storage. [ + ]
Australian electricians join RedEarth team
To better support its installer partners, the Queensland-based energy storage company has expanded its customer service team to 12 staff. [ + ]
Hands-on skills are critical to energy industry: report
Australian productivity will suffer without investment in skilled energy workers, according to Powering Skills Organisation. [ + ]
Rewiring Australia calls for the 'right to plug in'
A new proposal from Rewiring Australia has advocated for the right of renters to plug in their own portable solar panels and batteries. [ + ]
SA gains three new solar farms
Featuring anti-hail modules and Australian steel, each project combines a 6–7 MW solar array with a 15 MWh BESS. [ + ]
Residents receive electric shocks after wiring error
The electrician who attended the property has been hit with a $5000 fine. [ + ]
$1.51m to boost EV charging for apartments
The ARENA funding will support the rollout of ReadySteadyPlug's EV charging service in apartments and strata buildings across Australia. [ + ]
Stuart Fleming to lead LAPP's Aust Harnessing Division
The electrical engineer brings more than 30 years' experience to his new role, and has a track record in building and scaling high-performance production environments. [ + ]
