Industry News
Councils, energy companies fined for failing to keep powerlines clear
Contact between trees and powerlines can result in fires, electrocution and power outages, which can lead to property damage and, in serious cases, injury and loss of life. [ + ]
Woolworths commits to 100% renewables for NSW, ACT in "landmark deal"
Woolworths Group will partner with SmartestEnergy Australia to enable a 100% renewable energy transition for the retailer's NSW and ACT operations in 2025. [ + ]
Electrocution prompts strong warning against electrical DIY
The warning follows an incident in which a Victorian man was hospitalised after using a makeshift electrical device to create artwork. [ + ]
Jemena to deliver $2m in community batteries
Alphington, Bellfield, Coburg and Flemington in Victoria are set to receive four new community batteries that will store renewable energy generated from rooftop solar. [ + ]
Ambitious battery energy storage planned for regional Aust
ACEnergy is calling for industry collaboration to introduce reforms that will expedite the rollout of renewable energy projects. [ + ]
Cathodic protection registration: streamlined online
Using an electric current or electrically dissimilar metal, cathodic protection devices protect submerged and underground metallic structures from corrosion. [ + ]
Call for reform after dangerous lamp recall
Following Kmart's urgent recall of the 'Anko'-branded Marmo Table Lamp, Lighting Council Australia has called for further action on enforcement of compliance. [ + ]
WA's next big battery
Western Australia will soon be home to a 197 MW battery that will be connected to the South West Interconnected System, providing a significant boost to the region's electricity grid. [ + ]
Excitement around Qld's newest energy precinct
An industrial precinct in Barcaldine will be linked to a large-scale renewable energy project and provide manufacturing tenants with competitive low-carbon electricity. [ + ]
Property fire triggers warning about DIY solar
Following a fire at a home in western Victoria, Energy Safe Victoria is urging property owners to always have solar battery systems installed by a licensed electrician. [ + ]
Partnership brings next-gen smart meters to Aust
Together, Sense and EDMI will deliver smart meters that aim to accelerate the energy transition, engage customers and materially reduce energy system costs. [ + ]
Senate inquiry to examine household electrification
The NSW inquiry, to be conducted by the Senate Economics References Committee, will examine the benefits and constraints of household electrification. [ + ]
Councils urged to consider 'elephant in the room' ahead of $100m energy upgrade fund
The Community Energy Upgrades Fund will potentially unlock over $200m in high-impact energy upgrades, but one expert says in order to be truly effective, it must prioritise HVAC systems. [ + ]
Vic wind farm to boost ACT's renewable electricity
The Berrybank Stage 2 wind farm, located in Victoria's Western Plains, is now in operation and will help provide additional electricity to Canberra. [ + ]
Major upgrade for Sydney and Canberra data centres
Macquarie Data Centres has completed major upgrades to its data centre campuses in Sydney and Canberra. [ + ]