The Tamworth Smart City project will trial Internet of Things technologies, encompassing applications for transport, energy, health, telecommunications and other community services. [ + ]

At the 'Top Installer Award 2018', held for the first time in Australia on 15–16 February, LG Chem rewarded the top five installers of its home battery (RESU). [ + ]

Both consumers and contractors are reminded to check electrical contractor licences, after a man has been fined for posing as a qualified electrician in Queensland. [ + ]

British-based Phase 3 has appointed Connector-Tech ALS as the official distributor for its Powersafe and Showsafe products in the Asia–Pacific region. [ + ]

An Ausgrid linesman has died after being electrocuted while working on the replacement of a low-voltage power pole in Lane Cove. [ + ]

The global partnership will offer an energy-efficient microgrid solution for utilities, commercial and industrial entities. [ + ]

More than 1.1 million people were affected by 167 power outages in ANZ in 2018, but overall power outages decreased for the first time in four years. [ + ]

KIT scientists developed the High-temperature Superconductor Cross Conductor, which can transport electrical energy with hardly any losses. [ + ]

Over the past year, audits and investigations around 30 Queensland solar farms have identified a number of electrical safety issues. [ + ]

Renewables now account for 21.2% of Australia's electricity generation, contributing to decreasing emissions, according to the March National Energy Emissions Audit. [ + ]

Darwin will replace close to 10,000 streetlights and Palmerston will replace 5000 streetlights with wirelessly connected LEDs. [ + ]

MIT researchers have developed a sensor that can monitor wiring in a building, ship or factory and signal when repairs are needed. [ + ]

A report has found Australians support platforms similar to Airbnb or Uber that would enable them to share their excess power, particularly if it benefits those in need. [ + ]

ARENA has awarded $9.41 million to 11 projects to trial short-term forecasting at large-scale wind and solar farms across Australia. [ + ]

APS Industrial and Rittal have strengthened their partnership with the announcement that APS is the exclusive distribution partner for Rittal's Ri4Power type-tested modular switchboard system. [ + ]