Industry News
Redflow batteries to power two children's centres
Redflow has signed an agreement to supply 32 zinc-bromine flow batteries to two children's centres in Melbourne, helping them save about $140,000 in annual energy costs. [ + ]
Action needed to prevent non-payment of subbies
The Australian Subcontractors Association is urging the government to provide better protection for subcontractors following the collapse of engineering firm RCR Tomlinson. [ + ]
2018 Energy Networks Annual Awards — winners announced
The Energy Networks Australia 2018 Annual Awards recognised energy network businesses leading the way in innovation and customer engagement. [ + ]
New standard for energy-efficient air conditioning
Standards Australia has published a new standard that sets out specific requirements for the design, selection, installation, commissioning and maintenance of energy-efficient residential air conditioning. [ + ]
Siemens to deliver synchronous condenser at Vic solar farm
When operational, the unit will play a crucial role in strengthening and stabilising the electricity grid that will connect to TOTAL-Eren's Kiamal solar farm in Victoria. [ + ]
Eaton announces ANZ power distribution partner program
The Power Distribution Partner Program aims to meet demand across the industrial, commercial and utilities markets, and has six new partner categories. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
