MEA warns of upcoming electrician shortage
24 July, 2024 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaThere will be a shortfall of 17,000 electricians, mechanics and technicians by 2030, the Powering Skills Organisation has revealed.
Clean energy startups boosted in Aust market
16 July, 2024 | Supplied by: EnergyLabTen startups have been selected by climate tech accelerator EnergyLab to work closely with Australian and NZ energy companies.
MEA joins forces with Qld solar event
15 July, 2024Master Electricians Australia has entered into a partnership with Solar and Storage Live Australia.
New partnership to combat energy poverty
09 July, 2024Australian tech company Data#3 is joining forces with SolarBuddy, an organisation that provides solar energy solutions to communities in need.
Hefty fine for switchgear importer
09 July, 2024The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has issued fines totalling $465,480 to the Australian arm of a multinational company.
25-year roadmap to net zero
02 July, 2024AEMO has released its latest Integrated System Plan — a roadmap for transitioning the National Electrcity Market to net zero by 2050.
Electricity demand set to double by 2050
01 July, 2024 | Supplied by: DNVFlexible, resilient grids will be critical to managing a global surge in electricity demand, according to DNV's 'New Power Systems' report.
Aust–US partnership brings large-scale mobile battery solutions to APAC
26 June, 2024The collaboration will provide a leasing model for industries grappling with grid constraints or relying on diesel generators for temporary power.
$100m global challenge for ultra-low-cost solar
25 June, 2024 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)ARENA's 'Solar ScaleUp Challenge' aims to stimulate greater innovation and collaboration in the solar sector — particularly in installation, operations and maintenance.
$40K fine for electrical licence-sharing scheme
25 June, 2024Three people and two Perth companies have received fines totalling almost $40,000 for taking part in an illegal licence-sharing arrangement involving solar installations at 25 properties.
NSW Govt must act on EV skills training, Opposition says
18 June, 2024A Certificate III in Electric Vehicle Technology is not currently accepted as an alternative, suitable qualification in the state.
Perth electrician fined $15K
18 June, 2024An inspection by WA's safety regulator found the electrician's work had placed switchboard users at risk of serious injury or electrocution.
Legrand acquires Aust company VASS Electrical Industries
17 June, 2024 | Supplied by: Legrand Australia P/LThe VASS acquisition strengthens Legrand Australia's portfolio of brands and solutions for data centre, commercial, industrial and infrastructure sectors.
Australian business takes out Rockwell award
07 June, 2024 | Supplied by: NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty LtdNHP Electrical Engineering Products has won the Rockwell 2024 annual award for 'Best Distributor – Services/ARR' in the Asia–Pacific region.
Fire systems regulation under review in WA
05 June, 2024The review by Building and Energy will focus on regulation of fire systems installation work in apartment, commercial and industrial buildings.
