Industry News
Smart metering co hits one million IoT connections
Spark NZ has reached a milestone of one million IoT connections for Bluecurrent's smart electricity meter network. [ + ]
Repair job leads to fatal electrocution
An incident being investigated by WorkSafe Qld has underlined the dangers of working in proximity to underground cables. [ + ]
Planning an all-electric ACT
ANU experts will develop detailed modelling for the electrification of ACT suburbs; their research could guide the rest of Australia. [ + ]
Call for electrical safety inspectors
Queensland's Electrical Safety Office is seeking senior electrical inspectors to help keep Queenslanders electrically safe at work and home. [ + ]
Supermarket, warehouse and airport recruited for grid stabilisation project
AGL's new project will make use of flexible energy demand in the industrial and commercial sector to ease pressure on the grid. [ + ]
Record number of apprentices to tackle energy transition
In a bid to prepare its workforce for the shift to renewables, Ampcontrol has taken on 55 new apprentices. [ + ]
Govt to fund 32 GW of renewable energy
In a move hailed by climate orgs, the Australian Government will act to double the renewable energy in the nation's grid. [ + ]
NT to receive $80 million data centre
With a launch planned for June 2024, the construction and ongoing operation of D1 Darwin should create more than 200 jobs in the region. [ + ]
Perth prepares for first electric bus fleet
Perth will soon launch its first electric bus fleet thanks to the installation of charging infrastructure at a major bus station. [ + ]
Exploring AI's role in net zero
Siemens Australia is collaborating with Swinburne University of Technology to investigate the responsible use of AI in achieving net zero. [ + ]
$708m upgrade to WA network
The "largest investment in transmission infrastructure in WA in more than 10 years" will facilitate the state's renewable energy transition. [ + ]
Views sought on First Nations Clean Energy Strategy
The federal government has opened consultation on the focus areas for Australia's First Nations Clean Energy Strategy. [ + ]
EVs and rooftop solar could boost SA's future grid
Customer energy resources present a massive opportunity for the state's energy transition, according to SA Power Networks. [ + ]
nbn increases access to smart city techology
NBN Co will be rolling out its Smart Places technology across Australia, following a series of trials at strategic locations. [ + ]
Wiring error causes electric shocks for homeowner
A WA electrician has been fined $5000 for failing to detect a dangerous wiring error. [ + ]