Two power stations affected by fires in north-west Tasmania have returned to service, with other damaged infrastructure still needing to be assessed. The fires in Tasmania’s Mersey Forth scheme affected the Rowallan, Fisher and Lemonthyme power stations and caused significant damage to power poles, communications services and the transmission line between Fisher and Rowallan power stations. Hydro Chief Operating Officer, […]
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The latest project news, developments and opinion pieces from industry experts from Australia’s electricity industry.
Saving Victorians money on energy bills
Jessica Dickers Electricity, News, Projects, Retail, Stakeholder Engagement, Telecommunications 0The Victorian Government has launched a price comparison website to help Victorians save money on their power bills. Victoria Energy Compare is an independent comparison website that has every generally available electricity, gas and solar tariff on the market, and allows consumers to use their energy usage to find a deal that can save them on their bill. The average […]
Supporting renewables in Gippsland
Jessica Dickers Batteries & Storage, Electricity, News, People and appointments, Projects, Renewable Energy, Retail, Solar, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainability 0The Victorian Government is encouraging businesses in Gippsland to develop renewable energy projects through the $20million New Energy Jobs Fund. The fund will support growth in the uptake of renewable energy generation, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, drive innovation in new energy technologies, and assist community groups to develop renewable energy projects. Advances in technology have triggered a wave of ‘smart’ […]
The grid is changing. Are you ready?
Jessica Dickers Batteries & Storage, Company news, Digital Utilities, Electricity, Policy 0Registrations are now open for Energy Networks 2016: Energy in Transition. The Energy Networks Association’s (ENA) biennial conference and exhibition will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre from 18-20 May 2016. As the only conference and exhibition in the market developed by the network industry for the industry, Energy Networks 2016 will have unrivalled access to the leaders and […]
AGL reveals key energy opportunities
Jessica Dickers Batteries & Storage, Company news, Electricity, News, Renewable Energy, Solar, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainability 0AGL Managing Director and CEO, Andy Vesey has revealed three, key opportunities in the Australian energy sector. Mr Vesey’s comments follow the United Nations conference on climate change, COP21, held in Paris in 2015. The climate policy that was discussed at the conference is expected to impact the future direction of the energy industry. The first key opportunity according to Mr […]
A new Price Waterhouse Cooper (PwC) report exploring future global business deals in the power industry, predicts a slow turn after 2016 if current business models don’t evolve with new technologies. The report, Power & Renewables Deals-2016 outlook and 2015 review, also highlights a surge in Asia Pacific power deals and a strong global demand for renewables. PwC Energy, Utilities […]
How the big data deluge is reshaping the utilities sector
Jessica Dickers Batteries & Storage, Big Data, Electricity, Gas, Pipelines, Renewable Energy, Solar, Sponsored Editorial, Telecommunications, Water 0by Brad Williams, Vice President Industry Strategy, Oracle The rising tide of data sweeping the utilities sector offers big opportunities for operators, yet many are only just becoming aware of its potential. The data is being generated on a number of different fronts. Rapid growth in the use of lowcost sensors is allowing operators to gather field information in ways […]
Basslink repairs underway
Jessica Dickers Condition Assessment, Electricity, Land access, Maintenance, News, Projects, Safety and Training 0Repair work has begun on the Basslink Interconnector, the world’s second longest undersea electricity cable that connects Tasmania and Victoria, after a fault was detected in January 2016. The initial cable inspection did not reveal any obvious seabed disruption and currently a cable vessel is sailing to Bass Strait after a program of significant repair works in Geelong. The second […]
World first wave array reaches milestone
Jessica Dickers Electricity, News, Projects, Renewable Energy, Sustainability 0Carnegie Wave Energy’s Perth Wave Energy Project has reached 12 months of successful operation as the first commercial-scale and grid-connected wave energy array in the world. The $32 million Perth Wave Energy Project has seen the design, deployment and testing of three CETO 5 wave energy units off the coast of Garden Island, Western Australia. The project has received $13million […]
How will the storage market disrupt your business in 2016?
Jessica Dickers Batteries & Storage, Electricity, Features, Policy, Renewable Energy, Solar, Sustainability 0The Energy Storage Council, the peak body for the energy storage industry in Australia, is holding a number of educational events in 2016, to ensure the energy industry has the latest technical, market and economic information for this rapidly growing sector. On 17 February 2016 the Energy Storage Council (ESC) is proud to be hosting the inaugural Queensland Energy Storage […]
Drones take flight: from fad to powerhouse
Jessica Dickers Condition Assessment, Digital Utilities, Drones, Electricity, Land access, Maintenance, Powerlines, Retail, Safety and Training, Substations, Water 0In recent years, the uses for drones have dramatically expanded, as online retailers, the construction industry, wildlife rangers and the media, to name just a few, explore the ways drones can make their day-to-day operations easier, safer and more efficient. Utilities have also been quick to explore the potential applications for drones, and here we take a look at the […]
Analysing the data flood: Opportunities and challenges in a changing energy market
Jessica Dickers Big Data, Digital Utilities, Electricity, Telecommunications 0by Matt Nidd, Utilities Principal, DB Results As big data plays an increasingly important role in how utilities operate and plan for the future, Matt Nidd considers some of the unique technologies in the market that can help utilities get the most out of their data. Industry context A number of relatively recent or impending changes in the electricity sector are tightening […]
Queensland investing in storage future
Jessica Dickers Batteries & Storage, Electricity, News, Projects, Renewable Energy, Solar, Sustainability 0Queensland Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, has launched Energex’s Battery Storage Trial and inducted 22 new apprentices into Energex’s program. The new apprentices will train at Energex’s EsiTrain facility in Rocklea, Brisbane. Ms Palaszczuk said battery storage would be an important part of Queensland’s energy sector in the decades ahead, which meant training up the next generation of electricians for the jobs […]
AGL Energy (AGL) will restructure its board with a new, non-executive director as well as the retirement of a senior board member following ten years of service. Ms Jacqueline Hey will join the Board as a non-executive director in March 2016, while Ms Sandra McPhee plans to retire in June 2016. Ms Hey has enjoyed a successful executive career, having […]
Nyngan and Broken Hill solar plants officially open
Jessica Dickers Civil Construction, Company news, Electricity, Features, News, Projects, Renewable Energy, Solar, Sustainability 0Australia’s two largest utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants, AGL’s Nyngan and Broken Hill plants in NSW, have been officially opened in a ceremony at the Nyngan plant. The 102 MW Nyngan and 53 MW Broken Hill solar plants are the largest operational solar plants in Australia. Annually, the two plants combined will produce enough renewable energy to power more […]
Western Power goes underground
Jessica Dickers Condition Assessment, Electricity, Maintenance, News, Powerlines, Projects, Safety and Training, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainability 0Recent bushfires have prompted Western Power to find new energy supply solutions for Preston Beach (WA). This includes the construction of 6.5km of underground power lines. Recent fires severely damaged parts of the South-West electricity network, with 873 distribution poles, 77 transmission poles, 44 transformers and 30-50 kilometres of overhead conductors damaged or destroyed. The damage bill is estimated to […]
Tender: powerline replacement
Jessica Dickers Electricity, Maintenance, Open tenders and opportunities, Powerlines, Projects, Safety and Training 0The Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources is seeking tenders for the replacement of high voltage power lines under the Powerline replacement fund. The department is seeking a supplier to undertake consultancy services on the detailed designs submitted by Distribution Network Service providers (DNSPs) for the replacement of powerlines. Submissions to tender close 28 January 2016.
AusNet encourages future female engineers
Jessica Dickers Company news, Electricity, News, Projects, Stakeholder Engagement 0AusNet Services are partnering with Deakin University to provide scholarships to female engineering students. The AusNet Services Women in Power Engineering Scholarships will support women to achieve tertiary qualifications in power engineering, and prepare them for diverse and rewarding careers in the energy industry. AusNet Services’ Managing Director, Nino Ficca, said the company understands the importance of encouraging talented women to […]
ARENA shortlists solar projects
Jessica Dickers Electricity, News, People and appointments, Projects, Renewable Energy, Solar, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainability 0The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) have announced the projects that have progressed to the next stage of a $100million large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) competitive round. Twenty two large-scale solar projects were chosen to progress in the $100milion competitive round which aims to reduce costs through the deployment of 200 MW of solar PV. ARENA CEO, Ivor Frischknecht, said the […]
Utility magazine officially endorsed by Geospatial Information and Technology Association (GITA)
Jessica Dickers Electricity, Gas, News, Telecommunications, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0The Geospatial Information and Technology Association of Australia and New Zealand (GITA) has endorsed Utility magazine as an official media partner of the association. Published by Monkey Media, Utility is both a print and online magazine and web portal covering the water, sewer, gas, electricity and telecommunications industries. Geographical Information Systems are playing an increasing role in utility asset management […]
ACT’s Hornsdale Wind Farm approved
Jessica Dickers Company news, Contracts awarded, Electricity, News, People and appointments, Projects, Renewable Energy, Sustainability 0A 20-year feed-in tariff for electricity has been granted by the Hornsdale Wind Farm Project (SA) to Australian company, Megawatt Capital Investments. Neoen, the company’s French partner will also share in this tariff. The farm is located near the South Australian town of Jamestown, 200km north of Adelaide, and will be connected to the National Electricity Market. It has been […]
New global guidelines for energy storage
Jessica Dickers Batteries & Storage, Electricity, Features, News, Policy, Safety and Training 0Global certification body, DNV GL, has released new guidelines for the safe installation and operation of energy storage systems. GRIDSTOR Recommended Practice is an independent set of recommendations that draw on globally accepted regulations and best practices including IEC, ISO and IEE standards. The recommendations help to guarantee the safe and reliable implementation of grid-connected energy storage systems for all […]
Western Power’s major rebuild after fires
Jessica Dickers Civil Construction, Company news, Condition Assessment, Electricity, Maintenance, News, Powerlines, Projects, Safety and Training 0Western Power is facing a major rebuild of its Western Australian electricity network after bushfires tore through power poles in Waroona. Crews have been granted access to the fire zone and early assessments of the damage have determined more than 1000 power poles have been damaged or destroyed. Executive Manager, Asset Operations at Western Power, David Fyfe, said as large […]
Horizon Power transmission line project completed
Jessica Dickers Contracts awarded, Electricity, News, Powerlines, Projects, Safety and Training 0Engineering and construction company, Zinfra Southern Contracting, has completed work on a Horizon Power transmission line project in WA. Zinfra was awarded the contract for the Horizon Power X2 and X1, 220kV line construction project in June 2015. The project consisted of 6.3 kilometres of overhead transmission line (towers and mono poles), 800 metres of underground 220kV cable, three cable […]
New bioenergy research to uncover opportunities
Jessica Dickers Electricity, News, Projects, Renewable Energy, Sustainability 0The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has provided $3million in funding to support a national bioenergy database. The funding will go towards the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) to undertake a comprehensive biomass for bioenergy assessment. ARENA CEO, Ivor Frischknecht, said the $6.2million project would uncover new opportunities and make it easier to develop biomass generation and biofuel […]
The Victorian Government has introduced new regulations for energy companies which include tougher penalties and new consumer protection obligations. The Energy Legislation Amendment (Consumer Protection) Act 2015 has strengthened consumer protections in the energy sector and the enforcement powers of the regulator, Essential Services Commission. The new legislation includes doubling the payment that energy retailers must make to wrongfully disconnected […]
Grants to support renewable energy
Jessica Dickers Electricity, News, Projects, Renewable Energy, Retail, Sustainability 0The Victorian Government are awarding grants to renewable energy projects in order to support the growth of renewables and create industry jobs. Under the $20million New Energy Jobs Fund, the Victorian Government will help Victorian communities and businesses develop renewable projects by providing grants of between $50,000 and $1million. Under exceptional circumstances, up to $2million can also be made available […]
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