Industry News
National Cities Performance Framework
The Australian Government has launched the country's first National Cities Performance Framework to track the progress and performance of our largest cities. [ + ]
Don't let Christmas deadlines jeopardise worker safety
Slater and Gordon is urging Australian employers to ensure their workers' safety is the first priority as they rush to get jobs completed before the Christmas break. [ + ]
New appointments to the CEFC board
The Turnbull government has announced new appointments to the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) board. [ + ]
$13m funding for iron flow battery
Flow energy storage manufacturer ESS Inc. has received $13 million in new Series B funding. [ + ]
3M sells communications division to Corning
Corning Incorporated has signed a deal with 3M to purchase substantially all of 3M's Communication Markets Division in a cash transaction valued at around $900 million. [ + ]
$1.9m funding for solar energy software company
Australian solar energy software provider Solar Analytics has received a $1.9 million grant from the federal government. [ + ]
Commercial lighting energy standard — feedback invited
Standards New Zealand is inviting feedback on an updated energy standard for lighting in large buildings such as offices and industrial buildings. [ + ]
UGL selected as preferred EPC contractor for Kidston Stage 2 solar
Genex Power has selected CIMIC Group company UGL as preferred Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor to deliver the 270 MW solar farm project, as part of the Kidston Stage 2 works in North Queensland. [ + ]
ABB's UHVDC transformer passes stringent tests
ABB has successfully tested the low- and high-voltage units of the powerful ultrahigh-voltage direct current (UHVDC) transformer in China. [ + ]
Energy efficiency solutions win Future Cities Hackathon
Two teams (pictured) that used blockchain technology to reward energy efficiency among Australian households and businesses have won the second annual Future Cities Hackathon. [ + ]
Decmil signs MoU for 250 MW solar PV project
Decmil Group has signed a deal with Maoneng Australia for its 250 MW Sunraysia Solar PV project located near Balranald in New South Wales. [ + ]
ICC in focus at ARBS 2018
With more than 350 exhibitors and in excess of 9000 visitors anticipated, the exhibition is set to be the largest ARBS to date. [ + ]
Fast energy — five-minute settlement to start in 2021
The Australian Energy Market Commission has made a final rule to change the settlement period for the electricity spot price from 30 minutes to five minutes, starting in 2021. [ + ]
World's largest Li-ion battery switches on
South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill and Neoen Deputy CEO Romain Desrousseaux have turned on the world's largest lithium-ion battery. [ + ]
New regulations to improve safety for electricians
The WA Government has introduced new legislation in order to improve the safety of electricians and other workers. [ + ]
