Industry News
Home owners warned not to use unlicensed electricians
NT WorkSafe has highlighted the importance of home owners using licensed electricians, as failing to do so is illegal and can lead to serious safety issues. [ + ]
Huge job growth for sparkies in Australia
Electricians are in high demand across Australia, with roles increasing by up to 66% over the past year. [ + ]
Four finalists for network innovation award
Essential Energy, Evoenergy, Jemena and TasNetworks have been announced by Energy Networks Australia as the four finalists for the 2018 Industry Innovation Award. [ + ]
Victoria's second big battery powers up in Gannawarra
The 25 MW/50 MWh Gannawarra Energy Storage System began exporting electricity to the grid in October and will be commissioned in time for summer. [ + ]
Digital Realty opens third Sydney data centre
Digital Realty has opened its third data centre in Sydney, and expects to soon commence planning for an extra one. [ + ]
US$3m cooling technology competition launched
The Global Cooling Prize is encouraging innovators to develop technology with a climate impact that is at least five times less than today's standard room air conditioner units. [ + ]
Worker killed by high-voltage circuit breaker
A man in his mid-50s has died in hospital after a high-voltage circuit breaker is believed to have exploded at the Yallourn Power Station in Victoria. [ + ]
ABB transformers improve power capacity in China
ABB transformer technology has helped deliver the 1628 km Ximeng-Taizhou ultrahigh-voltage direct-current (UHVDC) transmission link in China, which can transmit up to 10 GW of electricity. [ + ]
NSW prepares grid for the future
The NSW Government has released a Transmission Infrastructure Strategy, which aims to create a modernised grid that can deliver reliable and affordable energy to the state. [ + ]
Li-Fi technology presented to the President of China
Scottish technology company pureLiFi recently presented its Li-Fi technology as a symbol of UK innovation at China's International Import Expo (CIIE). [ + ]
UQ receives $1.5m gift for e-mobility research
The $1.5 million gift from the Trevor and Judith St Baker Family Foundation will help position Brisbane at the forefront of EV charging technology and manufacturing. [ + ]
simPRO integrates with BGW Group
The integration means simPRO users can automatically import catalogue and supplier invoices from CNW Electrical Wholesale and Energy Solutions, Sherriff Electrical Wholesalers or Samios Plumbing Supplies. [ + ]
September set solar records in Australia
10.1 GW of installed solar and more than 725 MW of total new solar capacity was registered in September, according to the Australian Photovoltaic Institute. [ + ]
Australia–China partnership to manufacture graphene cables
UNSW and Hangzhou Cables will begin large-scale manufacturing of graphene power cables, which will cut electricity costs and improve grid transmission. [ + ]
Government offers incentives to hire apprentices
The federal government is encouraging employers in regional and rural communities to engage apprentices with a $60m trial wage subsidy starting on 1 January 2019. [ + ]
