Industry News
$39.5m boost for electrical training in Qld
As part of its Energy Roadmap, the Queensland Government has launched an open-air overhead network training yard at Rocklea. [ + ]
Hallett battery project launched in SA
Owned and developed by EnergyAustralia, the Hallett BESS will be built alongside the existing Hallett gas-fired power station. [ + ]
Infrastructure software company Neara raises $90m
The Australian company, which specialises in physics-enabled digital twin modelling for critical infrastructure, will use the funding to solve global infrastructure challenges. [ + ]
Clean Energy Council to update battery specs
Businesses that manufacture, buy or install batteries are urged to find out how the transition affects them. [ + ]
Energy regulator gives verdict on Project Marinus
Tasmania and Victoria's planned energy and communications upgrade has taken another step forward. [ + ]
Funding available for battery tech training
The Australian and Queensland Governments are providing $2.4 million in Applied Research Grants to build Qld's future workforce in critical industries. [ + ]
Osmose acquires WA's Mainswest
The acquisition will expand Osmose Australia's capability across underground, electrical and telecommunications services. [ + ]
Unlicensed worker receives $20K fine
A Perth man has been sentenced for three matters under WA's electrical licensing regulations. [ + ]
SA Power Networks combats insulator pollution
The South Australian utility has established a multidisciplinary taskforce to tackle what has become a growing problem for regional parts of the state. [ + ]
Echandia to supply battery system for Singaporean tugboat
The agreement with the Swedish company is part of an ambitious plan to electrify Singapore's harbour craft fleet by 2030. [ + ]
Arc flash incident prompts investigation
WorkSafe Queensland is investigating an incident in which a worker received burns as a result of an arc flash while working on high-voltage electrical equipment. [ + ]
Fujitsu General Australia announces name change
Following its acquisition by Paloma Rheem Holdings, the company is now operating as General Australia. [ + ]
2025 saw record EV sales in Australia
More than 157,000 electric vehicles were sold in the nation last year, accounting for 13% of all new car sales. [ + ]
2025–26 GenCost report released for public consultation
Solar PV and onshore wind still form the basis for Australia's cheapest electricity generation mix — a finding that's consistent with previous reports. [ + ]
Australia's Virescent Ventures backs local grid-protection tech
The funding is part of a $50 million boost that will help Melbourne's IND Technology scale its early fault detection technology globally. [ + ]

