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. [ + ]

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 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. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

Scottish technology company pureLiFi recently presented its Li-Fi technology as a symbol of UK innovation at China's International Import Expo (CIIE). [ + ]

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. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

UNSW and Hangzhou Cables will begin large-scale manufacturing of graphene power cables, which will cut electricity costs and improve grid transmission. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

Nine winners of the Smart Cities Awards 2018 have been announced at Australia's first Smart Cities Week, with the Sunshine Coast Council recognised in several categories. [ + ]

A 12-storey building in Parramatta achieved 6 Star – Green Star – Office As Built v3, making it among the top performing sustainable commercial buildings in Australia. [ + ]

Project Legacy brought together more than 20 delegates to discuss how to engage some of the City's most vulnerable communities on what a smart city is. [ + ]

Members of the local community who help fund the solar project at microbrewery 4 Pines could be offered up to an 8% return on their investment. [ + ]

Chargefox plans to roll out 21 EV charging sites by 2020 to reduce charging times and limit the issue of range anxiety. [ + ]