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Industry facts
The Electrotechnology sector works across a number of industries including the electrical services industry, manufacturing, communications, mining, construction, renewables, domestic and commercial refrigeration and air conditioning. The increasing use of new and smart technologies, and the renewable advancements, creates an exciting and dynamic industry. To find out more about the Electrotechnology industry click here.
35,145
Apprentice Electricians currently in training (NCVER Sep Quarter 2021)
|
$81.22b
Revenue
|
39.5 years old
Average age (whole industry)
|
3 million
Homes with rooftop solar
|
7.1%
Employment growth
|
36,287
People employed nationally
|
40,000km
Transmission lines and cables
|
42.5 years old
Average age
|
850,000km
of distribution grid
|
$18.04b
Revenue
|
32.5%
Energy generation in 2021 produced from renewables.
|
14.13b
Revenue
|
38 years old
Average age
|
10,704
Employed
|
$163b
Worth of hydrogen projects under development at the end of the year 2021.
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39,000km
Natural gas pipelines in Australia
|
40,000km
Transmission lines and cables
|
43.9 years old
Average age
|
70%
of Australian homes are connected to gas
|
$15.49b
Estimated annual revenue
|