Industry News
Queensland leads on rooftop solar: report
A new Climate Council report assesses the performance of each state and territory on rooftop solar, home batteries, EV registrations and emissions targets. [ + ]
$2.46m LED streetlight rollout for City of Port Adelaide Enfield
According to SA Power Networks, about half of the state's streetlights are currently illuminated by energy-efficient LED bulbs. [ + ]
Wave energy tested in WA
With the help of a new floating wave energy converter, researchers will explore the potential of this type of power in decarbonising aquaculture operations. [ + ]
Darwin's hyperscale data centre opens
The $80m facility was developed by NEXTDC in partnership with the Northern Territory Government and Australian fibre and network company Vocus. [ + ]
Solar project to power local community and beyond
The regional town of Newstead has witnessed the official opening of a milestone energy project which the community has worked towards since 2008. [ + ]
Legrand partners with The Block
Products installed during the series include smart switches and sockets, power points, exit and emergency lighting, and LED floodlights. [ + ]
Traffic lights 'talk to' driverless vehicles in Sydney
In a trial led by the University of Sydney and Transport for NSW, self-driving robotic vehicles have communicated with traffic lights on the streets of Sydney. [ + ]
Future Made in Australia at risk, Smart Energy Council warns
The Smart Energy Council has strongly criticised the Liberal and National Parties for opposing the federal government's Future Made in Australia Bill. [ + ]
Path cleared for smarter street lighting
In a move welcomed by Lighting Council Australia, an AEMC decision will make it easier for councils to introduce customised street lighting. [ + ]
Air quality improving in Australian homes
New Australian homes are up to 50% more airtight than those tested in 2015, according to recent research from CSIRO. [ + ]
Swedish batteries for San Francisco ferries
San Francisco Bay Ferry has chosen Echandia, a Swedish provider of maritime battery systems, to supply its new fleet of electric ferries. [ + ]
Businesses shift towards AI to manage energy
More than a third of Australian businesses are using or planning to use AI to help manage decarbonisation, according to Schneider Electric's 2024 Sustainability Index. [ + ]
Renewable energy upgrades for WA schools
This round of state government funding will focus on solar PV and LED upgrades, with a total investment of $44.6 million over four years. [ + ]
More protections needed for subcontractors: MEA
Master Electricians Australia is calling for a national scheme to ensure electrical subcontractors are fairly paid when a head contractor becomes insolvent. [ + ]
Acting locally to maximise the grid
With a few straightforward changes, Australia's electricity grid can be made far more efficient, integrated and sustainable, according to a recent report. [ + ]
