Business and management

$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.


NSW Govt must act on EV skills training, Opposition says

18 June, 2024

A Certificate III in Electric Vehicle Technology is not currently accepted as an alternative, suitable qualification in the state.


Legrand acquires Aust company VASS Electrical Industries

17 June, 2024 | Supplied by: Legrand Australia P/L

The 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 Ltd

NHP 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, 2024

The review by Building and Energy will focus on regulation of fire systems installation work in apartment, commercial and industrial buildings.


LG provides enforceable undertaking to locate risky batteries

04 June, 2024

There have been 15 incidents of property damage caused by the solar storage batteries, including a house in Victoria that was destroyed.


Lighting industry protests LED red tape

03 June, 2024

LED regulations currently being proposed by the government will worsen Australia's cost of living crisis, according to Lighting Council Australia.


CSIRO assists SMEs working in renewables

29 May, 2024

CSIRO has opened up its 'Innovate to Grow' program for small to medium enterprises working in clean energy, including electrification and energy storage.


Electrical safety laws set to change in Qld

29 May, 2024

The Queensland Government has introduced the Electrical Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024.


Smart home training facility opens at TAFE Qld

28 May, 2024 | Supplied by: Schneider

The new centre aims to "bridge the gap between traditional electrical work and the future of home technology".


Redback Technologies returns following voluntary administration

22 May, 2024 | Supplied by: Redback Technologies Australia

The Brisbane-based renewable energy business has been acquired by fintech company Australia Ebon Group.


Govt expands energy apprenticeships program

21 May, 2024

From 1 June 2024, the program will be broadened to include sectors such as housing construction, automotive and advanced manufacturing.


WA funnels a further $500m into energy transition

20 May, 2024

This builds on more than $4 billion committed over the past 12 months to invest in wind generation, battery systems and the grid.


Budget 2024: energy experts respond

15 May, 2024

Following last night's federal Budget, experts have offered their analysis of the energy policies put forward by Treasurer Jim Chalmers.


Ampcontrol and Siemens partner on renewable energy solutions

08 May, 2024

Under the agreement, Ampcontrol will become the exclusive Australian supplier for solutions designed around Siemens' SINAMICS S120 inverters.


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