Industry News
Qld Govt announces electrotechnology training centre
The Electrotechnology Centre at TAFE Queensland's Alexandra Hills Campus is being set up to train the next generation of electricians and energy specialists. [ + ]
ARENA invests $21m in three EV charging projects
Funded under the Driving the Nation Program, the projects will focus on developing pathways and infrastructure to support Australia's transition to zero-emission transport. [ + ]
Calling all HVAC&R professionals
Registration has opened for ARBS 2026, a major Australian exhibition for the air conditioning, refrigeration and building services industry. [ + ]
Keeping Australia's power systems stable: AEMO report
The 2025 Transition Plan for System Security explains how the nation can meet its system security needs in the NEM over the next decade. [ + ]
New facility to boost homegrown solar PV manufacturing
A major solar module manufacturing facility is due to be developed in the NSW Hunter Valley, bolstered by up to $151 million in funding from ARENA. [ + ]
Can Australia bridge its renewable skills gap?
New research has revealed critical gaps in Australia's Vocational Education and Training (VET) system. [ + ]
Switchboard error leads to $14K fine
The case has highlighted the importance of implementing procedures that ensure electrical installing work is safe and compliant. [ + ]
Marinus Link completes Tasmanian approvals process
Tasmania's Environment Protection Authority has assessed the two Tasmanian components of Marinus Link, the subsea interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria. [ + ]
SA's Davenport BESS changes hands
AMPYR Australia has formed an agreement with Green Gold Energy to acquire the Davenport battery energy storage system in South Australia. [ + ]
Partnership to streamline smart lighting infrastructure
A collaboration between Australian and US companies is set to expand the rollout of smart lighting for Australian councils and utilities. [ + ]
Electrification is key to net zero, but faces roadblocks: report
A recent energy sector survey indicates there is strong support for the use of AI and grid software to speed the energy transition. [ + ]
Is grid connection holding up the energy transition?
A recent survey has identified grid connection delays as a major issue for Australia's transition to renewable energy. [ + ]
Electrification contract for Canadian icebreaker
Swedish maritime battery company Echandia has secured a contract from ABB to supply a 3.7 MWh battery system for a new Canadian Coast Guard vessel. [ + ]
International subsea cable arrives on Sunshine Coast
Part of Google's Australia Connect initiative, the Tabua cable will connect Queensland through the Pacific and to the US via high-speed, secure subsea infrastructure. [ + ]
Clean energy training hits the road in NSW
A $2.5 million mobile training fleet will deliver hands-on renewable energy training to communities across New South Wales. [ + ]
