Industry News
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. [ + ]
Smart Cities Awards 2018 — winners announced
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. [ + ]
GBCA presents its 2000th Green Star certification
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. [ + ]
Smart cities think tank at Canterbury Bankstown
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. [ + ]
Sydney community encouraged to invest in solar beer
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. [ + ]
High-speed EV charging network comes to Australia
Chargefox plans to roll out 21 EV charging sites by 2020 to reduce charging times and limit the issue of range anxiety. [ + ]
Victoria unveils first grid-scale battery
The 30 MW/30 MWh Ballarat Energy Storage System is the first of two large-scale batteries that will support the state's energy grid in summer. [ + ]
Countdown begins for Smart Cities Week Australia
Smart Cities Week Australia brings together speakers, attendees and delegates from over 20 countries to share knowledge, learn and network with peers. [ + ]
