Industry News
Next steps agreed on battery storage standards
Standards Australia recently brought together a group of senior industry and government leaders to discuss the introduction of residential on-site battery storage standards in Australia. [ + ]
Call for applications for the 2018 Women in Renewables Scholarship
The Clean Energy Council is calling for applications from talented women in the renewable energy industry for the 2018 Women in Renewables Scholarship. The deadline for applications is 15 October. [ + ]
Better protection for workers as new Fair Work laws come into effect
The Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Act 2017 has now come into effect, with higher penalties for serious contraventions of workplace laws and record-keeping breaches. [ + ]
WIRSOL to begin construction of 110 MW solar project in Vic
WIRSOL Energy, part of German renewable energy group WIRCON, has acquired additional 110 MW solar project for construction in Victoria. [ + ]
NECA supports cladding report recommendations
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has supported the recommendations outlined in the Australian Senate's interim report on aluminium composite cladding, released as part of its inquiry into non-conforming building products. [ + ]
MPower appoints Linix Lighting as Qld agent
MPower has appointed Linix Lighting Solutions as its Queensland agent for BARDIC emergency lighting products and systems. [ + ]
All-Energy Australia 2017 announces new exhibitors
All-Energy Australia 2017 has announced new additions to the exhibitor line-up for its upcoming clean energy event. [ + ]
Energy Queensland and GreenSync to create virtual power plant
Energy Queensland's Energy Services division and GreenSync are partnering to create a virtual power plant. [ + ]
Bipartisan national energy policy increasingly urgent — CEC
New investment in Australia's electricity system can keep costs down and improve reliability, but bipartisan national energy policy is increasingly urgent, according to the Clean Energy Council (CEC). [ + ]
New requirements for sleeving of conductors
The Australian Standard AS/NZS3000 (the Wiring Rules) is being updated and due to be published later this year. The new version of the Wiring Rules will include some changes to the requirements of sleeving of conductors and clarification on the segregation of different electrical installations, according to an update by the Queensland Electrical Safety Office. [ + ]
NECA WA 2017 award winners announced
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has announced winners of the 2017 NECA WA Excellence and Apprentice Awards. [ + ]
NECA urges rethink on Industrial Manslaughter laws
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) is calling for a rethink on the state government's proposed Industrial Manslaughter laws. [ + ]
Small-scale renewable energy installation capacity hits 6000 MW
The small-scale renewable energy installation capacity in Australia has reached 6000 MW with around 2.8 million installations, according to the Clean Energy Regulator. [ + ]
Trustpower partners with Landis+Gyr for AMI deployment
New Zealand's multi-utility Trustpower has partnered with Landis+Gyr to transition its nationwide electricity customer base to Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). [ + ]
ETU calls for RET to protect renewables
The Electrical Trades Union has called for the Prime Minister to demonstrate leadership and implement a long-term renewable energy target following Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg's claims there was "no rush" to commit to energy policy certainty. [ + ]
