IET Queensland Events
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In-Person
IET Queensland Local Network Committee Meeting & Site Visit to Schneider Electric
IET Queensland Local Network in conjunction with our host, Schneider Electric, cordially invite members to attend our open IET Queensland Local Network Committee Meeting followed by a tour of Schneider Electric's High Voltage Switchgear Distribution Centre and Workshop in Queensland. A tour of Schneider Electric's facility will focus on the engineering and refurbishment services available at the facility to provide a glimpse of the internal components and workings of their high voltage switchgear products. *Please note that spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
- Speaker:
- Christopher Aitchison
- Date/Time:
- Wednesday 17th June 2026 @ 1:15 PM Local time (AET/ UTC +10 hours)
- Location:
- 12 Leonardo Drive Brisbane Airport Queensland, Schneider Electric QLD Distribution Centre, 4008
- Hosted By:
- IET Queensland
In-Person
Site visit to the Greenbank Battery Energy Storage System
The Greenbank Battery is CS Energy's second large-scale battery project located in the Logan City Council area. The battery has a discharge capacity of 200 megawatts and can store 400 megawatt hours of energy. Attendees are required to bring their own PPE requirements include: Hi Vis Long-sleeved shirt or Long-sleeved shirt with high- vis vest, Trousers, Steel Toe Boots, Hard Hat, Gloves & Safety Glasses. All registrants will receive a visitor induction on the day, to ensure all attendees understand the specific health and safety aspects of the site. *Please note that spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
- Speaker:
- Site Tour Conducted by CS Energy
- Date/Time:
- Friday 17th July 2026 @ 10:45 AM Local time (AET/ UTC +10 hours)
- Location:
- Greenbank Battery Pub Ln New Beith QLD, Greenbank Battery Pub Ln New Beith QLD, 4124
- Hosted By:
- IET Queensland
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- Hosted By:
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