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Changes to the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme took effect 1 April 2022
From Friday 1 April 2022, a range of new legal requirements apply to all solar PV installers and designers, agents, retailers and manufacturers and importers who ... -
Next generation solar battery manufacturing plant to be built in Australia
Australian renewable energy company, Zero Emissions Developments (ZED), has developed the technology to build longer-lasting, greener, more efficient and more affordable solar and electric vehicle (EV) ... -
Schneider Electric acquire Aurtra
Schneider Electric (SE) has completed the acquisition of Aurtra Pty Ltd, an Australia-based company focused on sensors and software to monitor, analyse and provide actionable insights ... -
Wage subsidy extension a big win for employers, apprentices and trainees
MEGT, Australia’s largest and only national Apprenticeship Network Provider (ANP), has welcomed the federal government’s extension of the Boosting Apprenticeships Commencements (BAC) wage subsidy. The subsidy, ... -
Testing grid forming capabilities with AGL’s Broken Hill Battery
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $14.84 million in funding to AGL to build a 50MW/50MWh lithium-ion large scale battery storage system with grid ... -
Take charge of the changes to the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme
From 1 April 2022, a range of new legal requirements will directly affect solar installers and designers, agents and retailers whose work relates to claims for ... -
Record breaking year for battery energy storage in Australia
Australia’s battery boom continues with another record-breaking year for our energy storage capacity, according to a new report from solar and storage market analyst Sunwiz. According ... -
NECA Vic sends in 2022-23 pre-budget submission
NECA Victoria has compiled a set of issues for consideration for the Victorian government as part of the association’s pre-budget submission. The issues are based on ... -
New workplace safety act comes into effect
The Workplace Safety Legislation and Other Matters Amendment Act 2022, which has now come into effect, aims to strengthen WorkSafe’s ability to prevent and respond to ... -
The tradie’s guide to sun protection
As temperatures start to heat up for the hot Australian summer, tradies need to be mindful of their skin as exposure to harsh UV rays can ...
