The Ultimate Guide to Power / Energy
A curated Australian edition of IndustrialDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Power / Energy.
What to know about Power / Energy
Power and energy are fundamental to the operation and advancement of modern technology and industry. This tag explores a wide range of topics, from renewable and green energy innovations to critical infrastructure like data centers and uninterruptible power systems (UPS). Understanding the latest developments in power management, sustainable energy solutions, and the challenges posed by increasing data demands is essential for businesses and technology professionals aiming to optimize efficiency and ensure continuity.
Readers will find insightful stories on cutting-edge power protection technologies, energy-efficient data center designs, advancements in battery storage, and the integration of AI and IoT in managing energy resources. Topics also cover large-scale renewable projects, the rise of sustainable microgrids, and the evolving landscape of energy security in the face of cyber threats and climate concerns. Engaging with these resources can help stakeholders adapt to emerging trends, reduce environmental impact, and capitalize on opportunities within the dynamic energy sector.
Australian Power / Energy News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Household energy fund tops AUD $1 billion in loans
Australian households are cutting bills by up to 80% after taking low-interest loans for solar, batteries and electric appliances.
Elula's Sweeper wins work as regulators tighten scrutiny
As scrutiny intensifies, the AI tool is helping firms spot billing and compliance errors sooner, reducing fines, remediation costs and customer harm.
Origin Energy probes alleged cyber incident over data
Customers face heightened scam risks as Origin Energy investigates claims that a hacker accessed two million records and alerted regulators.
CEFC adds AUD $150 million to ANZ SME green finance
The top-up will lower borrowing costs for small firms buying solar, batteries and electric vehicles as energy bills and inflation bite.
Australians use apps to track home solar & batteries
Rising battery uptake is turning household power use into a daily task, with Australians shifting appliance use to cut bills and grid reliance.
CEFC appoints Paul McCartney as Chief Executive Officer
The Australian clean energy investor is doubling down on grid upgrades and net zero delivery as its capital base tops AUD $33 billion.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Power / Energy
CFOs can win by deploying AI strategically, Gartner says
Data centre market set to hit USD $1.08 trillion by 2034
Maisa named as one of Gartner's global Set Diamonds
Understanding the value of virtual power plants as grid resources
Salience Labs debuts all-optical switch for AI hubs
Expert Columns
Energy for AI, AI for energy: designing AI-ready data centres
The hidden problem with Australia's ageing solar fleet - and the tech fixing it
Your solar system has an app Now - and it knows more than you think
The real-time data solution to the AI energy problem
BLUETTI launches FridgePower on Kickstarter: Ultra-slim battery backup for refrigerators and home use
Why Australia's AI boom demands a new era of energy efficiency
Responsible ESG AI enablement could become Australia's next great export if we start now
The next challenge for our energy transition is coordination
Densification vs decarbonisation: The future of data centres in Australia
Biznet Gio scales cloud performance for AI era with AMD
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Geotab: Now's the time to get a grip on fuel consumption
Exclusive: Edifier outlines next phase of global audio strategy
MasterChef winner reveals tech secrets to better hosting
Exclusive: AWS outlines agentic AI strategy for enterprises
The future of Digital Infrastructure in Australia, according to Kinetic IT
Recent Power / Energy News
BAI names Dr Angela Coble as Chief Transformation Officer
BAI is bolstering its technology and transformation push as it expands into private 5G, public safety and transport networks.
Canberra data centre growth hit by land & power limits
Tight power supply and scarce industrial sites could slow the capital's push to host more secure cloud and AI facilities.
ABB wins Pelican Point control system upgrade contract
The upgrade is aimed at strengthening cyber security and reliability at a gas-fired plant supplying about half of South Australia's thermal power.
HMC Capital launches Illuma Energy under one brand
The rebrand signals a larger push into Australia's energy transition, with AUD $19 billion manager HMC Capital backing a 6 gigawatt pipeline.
Primary Comms Group absorbs Hardman team in sector push
The deal gives agriculture and industrial clients broader communications support as specialist agencies chase scale in policy-driven sectors.
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CEFC backs Woolworths' 148-truck electric fleet roll-out
AUD $22 million in financing will help Woolworths add up to 148 battery electric trucks to its delivery fleet by 2027.
Cicada names 23 startups for Tech23 deep tech cohort
Applications jumped 57 per cent as the deep tech incubator backed ventures in AI, health and energy amid doubts over support for scale-up.
Hancock backs Lumitron with USD $50 million investment
The funding could speed the rollout of a compact cancer imaging and radiotherapy platform, while opening industrial uses in mining and manufacturing.
Changes to the cheaper home batteries program and the South Australian market response
South Australian households are still buying batteries despite a smaller rebate, as installers cut prices to soften the 2026 step-down.
Australians skip dryers in winter over energy costs
Rising power bills are pushing many households to dry clothes indoors, with 62% of Australians avoiding dryers in winter, survey data shows.
Allegro & GridSoft back long-duration storage push
Demand for longer-lasting backup is rising as renewable power and volatile prices make storage a bigger cost and reliability issue for users.
Adobe signs five-year RACQ AI partnership with Deloitte
RACQ's member services will be reshaped by Adobe's AI tools under a five-year deal that also gives Deloitte Digital implementation control.
Data centres eye AUD $21 billion of NSW & Victoria land
Rural farming districts in New South Wales and Victoria are emerging as data centre sites, raising concerns over food production and land use.
AWS data centre to use recycled water in Melbourne
The deal could save millions of litres of drinking water a year as growing data-centre demand strains supplies in western Melbourne.
VoltX expands into Victoria & ACT with battery push
Local support and faster installations are now on offer for homeowners in Victoria and the ACT as demand for batteries rises.
Yurika launches sovereign cloud service for Australia
Australian agencies and regulated firms can now keep virtual machine workloads local, as Yurika and RackCorp target tighter data-residency rules.
Hays finds most Australian AI users lack formal training
Most Australian workers using AI at work have had no formal training, leaving security, privacy and skills gaps as adoption races ahead.
Amber expands V2G scheme to 1,000 Australian homes
Backed by AUD $13.6 million in funding, the scheme could let owners cut bills and earn income by feeding power back to the grid.
Open Electricity turns to ClickHouse for faster queries
Analysts can now query decades of Australian power-market data in seconds after Open Electricity added ClickHouse to its hybrid database setup.
Google backs NSW Mulwala solar farm near completion
The 25MW project will add new power to the National Electricity Market as big tech seeks cleaner electricity for data centres.
Job Moves
Cloudwerx appoints Harsh Mishra to lead SA market expansion
Data Centres Australia forms AI-focused industry board
Zara Cobb named Chief Marketing Officer at Compare Club
SMA Australia appoints John Alexander as VP of Large Scale
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Cicada Innovations appoints Dr Katherine Woodthorpe as Chair, Advancing Diversity in STEM & Deep Tech
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SMA Australia appoints Tallaesen Fleming as VP of Large Scale & Project Solutions
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