The Waratah Super Battery Project has begun operation as a 'shock absorber' in the event of powerline outages due to lightning strikes and bushfires. [ + ]

The Victorian Government is celebrating the success of its Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program, which supports households in upgrading to energy-efficient heating and cooling. [ + ]

An Indigenous community-led corporation has entered into an agreement that gives it the right to take long-term equity ownership in a major battery energy storage system. [ + ]

With demand for home batteries and solar systems surging, the ACCC is urging battery and solar suppliers to act responsibly towards consumers. [ + ]

The approval sets out environmental-related conditions for the project's construction, operation and decommissioning. [ + ]

Scientists in South Korea have developed a technology that can effectively 'dust' solar panels without external power. [ + ]

CSIRO and AEMO have released the final 2024–25 GenCost Report, which provides cost data to support the planning of Australia's electricity system. [ + ]

Treotham has introduced TreoShop, a straightforward online platform designed to provide easy purchasing of industrial automation components. [ + ]

RACV Commercial Energy Solutions has entered into a strategic partnership with EVX, a provider of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. [ + ]

LAPP is introducing the facility to Australia with the aim of helping industries achieve automation and digitalisation more efficiently, with OEM standards of quality control, safety and traceability. [ + ]

Building and Energy is targeting electrical contractors and workers in a hard-hitting new campaign. [ + ]

Southwest Research Institute is expanding its testing capabilities to include megawatt-scale performance evaluations — an offering matched by only a handful of facilities worldwide. [ + ]

Electric buses are being introduced to Perth suburban areas for the first time, marking an important step in the city's phase-out of its diesel fleet. [ + ]

Australian power producer AMPYR has achieved financial close on its 300 MW Wellington Stage 1 battery energy storage system. [ + ]

At a recent NSW Parliament inquiry, the National Electrical and Communications Association aired some of its concerns — specifically in relation to the influence of electricity network operators. [ + ]