ElectraNet News

Decommissioning of the old Eyre Peninsula high voltage transmission line has been challenging but rewarding as the project draws to a close. High voltage transmission towers can be a perfect place for birds to make their nests but…Read more in full article

ElectraNet was proud to launch our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) today. We were privileged to unveil this commitment after a Smoking Ceremony and Welcome to Country performed by Senior Aboriginal and descendant of Kaurna and Narrunga people,…Read more in full article

ElectraNet officially unveiled its new vision last night at our Annual Customer and Stakeholder Celebration, where we also shared our successes together in 2023. Chief Executive Officer, Simon Emms, said, “The transition to renewables cannot happen without ongoing…Read more in full article

ElectraNet is part of the Champions of Change Coalition which includes around 260 CEO and Board level leaders who prioritise and invest in collective action and partnerships to drive system-wide change towards a more gender equal and inclusive…Read more in full article

We are thrilled to announce that ElectraNet, along with the Barngarla Determination Aboriginal Corporation, are joint recipients of the SA Premier’s Award – Community Category, recognising our collaboration on Eyre Peninsula Link, the new 270km high voltage transmission…Read more in full article

Positive engagement with landholders forms a critical part of our high voltage transmission projects and ongoing maintenance. It is essential that we understand their values and requirements in our planning and operations. As part of Project EnergyConnect (PEC),…Read more in full article

South Australia is on the fast track to 100 per cent renewable energy on an annual basis by 2026/27, according to ElectraNet’s latest Transmission Annual Planning Report (TAPR). In the TAPR, ElectraNet has identified the Integrated System Plan…Read more in full article

ElectraNet is continuing to work with our construction partner and contractor, Downer, landholders, and councils to deliver the South Australian side of Project EnergyConnect (PEC), the new high voltage interconnector between SA and New South Wales. The SA…Read more in full article

As we energise South Australia’s clean energy future, operating sustainably will continue to be a core part of our business. ElectraNet is pleased to announce that we have achieved a Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) score of…Read more in full article

Port Lincoln has traditionally had limited telecommunications services, leading to poor customer choice, higher costs, and service instability for the region. As part of ElectraNet’s recently completed Eyre Peninsula Link project, our telecommunications fibre network to Port Lincoln…Read more in full article

This year, ElectraNet’s Dalrymple grid-scale battery on the Yorke Peninsula is celebrating its 5-year anniversary. The 30 MW / 8 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) was the first transmission grid-connected battery in Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM),…Read more in full article

Exciting times ahead for our customer, Amp Energy, who are moving South Australia a step closer towards its renewables target!  Amp Energy reached a critical milestone with ElectraNet this month, signing a Transmission Connection Agreement (TCA) with us…Read more in full article

ElectraNet congratulates our customer, ZEN Energy, on the announcement of their continued progress to develop the 111MW / 270MWh Templers Battery Project.  The Transmission Connection Agreement (TCA) was executed in July, following approval of performance standards in February….Read more in full article

Project EnergyConnect (PEC) is on the home stretch on the South Australian side, approaching 80% completion. Project Director, Ralf Ricciardi, said, “I am very pleased to report that all transmission line towers have been assembled and erected by…Read more in full article

As part of Project EnergyConnect (PEC), the high voltage interconnector under construction between South Australia and New South Wales, ElectraNet has installed new fibre-optic cable and microwave radio equipment with our project partner, Telstra. These facilities will soon…Read more in full article

ElectraNet is a proud supporter of the CFS Foundation, a charitable organisation whose main purpose is to provide immediate financial assistance to volunteer firefighters and their families who have suffered through death, injury, loss or damage of property…Read more in full article

Each year, ElectraNet reviews the capability of South Australia’s electricity transmission network to ensure we can meet the needs of customers into the future. We publish the outcomes in our Transmission Annual Planning Report (TAPR). Since we published…Read more in full article

We are pleased to announce that we have successfully achieved construction completion for the connection works of Neoen’s Goyder South Stage 1 project. Construction of the Stage 1 connection began in late 2022 and will play a critical…Read more in full article

ElectraNet has achieved over 70% completion for the South Australian side of Project EnergyConnect (PEC), the new 900km high voltage interconnector between South Australia and New South Wales which will enable more renewable energy, improve reliability and deliver…Read more in full article