Industry News
Eight community batteries coming to regional SA
The regional township of Kimba is one of the communities to benefit from an initiative jointly funded by SA Power Networks and ARENA. [ + ]
Aust solar powers regional cricket club
Tindo has donated $10,000 worth of solar panels to Tanunda Cricket Club in South Australia. [ + ]
ABB expands into China's wiring accessories market
With the acquisition of Siemens' Wiring Accessories business in China, ABB aims to complement its regional customer offering within smart buildings. [ + ]
Construction begins on Latrobe Valley's new big battery
EnergyAustralia's 350 MW Wooreen Energy Storage System will be one of the largest energy storage systems in Australia. [ + ]
$50K fine follows "blatant disregard for public safety"
A former electrical contractor has been convicted of 15 offences under WA's electricity licensing regulations. [ + ]
ARENA launches Round 2 of community battery grants
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has announced $46.3 million in funding for the second round of its Community Batteries Funding Program. [ + ]
LCA calls for urgent action on exit signs
Lighting Council Australia has launched a major campaign to change the National Construction Code's rules on photoluminescent exit signs. [ + ]
Aust EV charging provider nets $214m Canadian deal
The partnership between JOLT and the Canada Infrastructure Bank will see the installation of up to 1500 new kerbside EV chargers in urban centres. [ + ]
How the lighting sector can save even more energy
A recent study has identified six separate 'next-generation' commercial lighting opportunities that are either most likely to produce significant program savings or are gaining traction in the market. [ + ]
Honeywell supports building decarbonisation in Singapore
The Singapore-based Centre of Excellence will pilot technologies that deliver a scalable view of a building's life cycle and total energy use. [ + ]
AI plus Wi-Fi makes smart homes smarter
A new Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) framework has a raft of potential applications, including smart homes, security and health monitoring. [ + ]
Draft rule to reduce risk of power outages
Over the past few years, hundreds of thousands of Australians have been affected by long-duration power outages caused by severe storms, bushfires and floods. [ + ]
Schneider Electric boosts cybersecurity with Nozomi Networks
The partnership will deliver managed security services for a range of critical infrastructure sectors, including power and grid, water, and data centres. [ + ]
Tim Pratt leads Schneider Electric's Power Products division
Pratt will focus on sustainable energy solutions that combine power products, software, and services for partners and customers. [ + ]
Street-side EV charging gets a $2.4m boost
Over 60 local government areas across Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia will receive 250 public kerbside electric vehicle chargers. [ + ]
