Industry News
Renewables manufacturing hub slated for Western Sydney
The $66m facility will produce equipment for the wind sector, solar farms and transmission infrastructure. [ + ]
Victoria's largest battery approved
The 2500 MWh facility was fast-tracked through the Victorian Government's Development Facilitation Program. [ + ]
First Australian reclosers installed in Kharkiv
The move follows an Australian aid commitment, announced earlier this year, to support Ukraine's energy infrastructure with NOJA Power electrical equipment. [ + ]
Schneider and UCS partner on smart microgrids
The collaboration combines UCS Group's engineering and delivery expertise with Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure Microgrid Flex — a power and energy management system that integrates with battery storage. [ + ]
Emissions reduction target welcomed by electrification advocates
Electrical advocacy organisations have responded positively to the Albanese government's 2035 emissions reduction announcement. [ + ]
Siemens appoints data centre expert for ANZ
Kirk Wetherell will be leading the company's growing data centre vertical business in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Regulator updates rooftop solar installation guide
Safe Work Australia has updated its 'Guide to managing the risks of rooftop solar installation work' to reflect the increasing popularity of battery energy storage systems. [ + ]
WA university to feature cutting-edge LED displays
The $853 million campus will present a finned façade comprising more than 2800 custom LED lattice fixtures. [ + ]
Preferred major works contractor earmarked for Marinus Link
The Tas–Vic undersea interconnector project has announced a preferred contractor for its major civil works and construction tender. [ + ]
Community BESS deployed at SA retirement villages
Designed to ensure power supply for equipment while generating revenue through energy arbitrage and FCAS, the systems enable communities to actively participate in Australia's evolving energy market. [ + ]
Fujitsu General becomes part of Paloma Rheem HD Group
Fujitsu General will focus on advancing its core technologies, including heat pump and inverter technologies, as well as components like compressors and motors. [ + ]
National electrical licensing scheme: feedback invited
The government has opened up a Treasury consultation to help design a national licensing scheme for electrical occupations. [ + ]
Govt gets behind offshore wind research
The government has released new guidance to help developers, researchers, scientists and other interested parties apply for Research and Demonstration licences in declared offshore zones. [ + ]
UGL secures extension to manage critical Qld power assets
UGL will continue to maintain critical power generation assets for Queensland Government-owned energy provider Stanwell. [ + ]
EV incentives must be retained: Electric Vehicle Council
Following a record-breaking quarter for EV sales, the Electric Vehicle Council says incentives are still needed to sustain uptake and drive down emissions. [ + ]
