100 years of SA's classic power pole
09 April, 20242024 marks the 100th anniversary of the distinctive Stobie pole — a steel-beamed power pole developed due to a shortage of wood in South Australia.
Power Integrations InnoMux-2 switcher ICs
08 April, 2024 | Supplied by: Power IntegrationsApplications include TVs, monitors, appliances, networking, home and building automation, LED emergency lighting and industrial power supplies.
Itron low-voltage distributed energy resource management system
03 April, 2024 | Supplied by: Itron-Australasia Pty LtdThe solution delivers a data-driven method for managing consumer energy resources, such as rooftop solar, while maintaining network stability within the low-voltage network.
SA Power Networks to vastly expand use of drones
26 March, 2024The utility has been working with Carbonix to advance the use of drones in aerial inspection work on remote electricity distribution network assets.
WA takes action following supercell thunderstorm damage
25 March, 2024The WA Government is aiming to shore up its electricity supply following an extreme weather event that caused unprecedented damage to Western Power's network.
Toshiba TK042N65Z5 and TK095N65Z5 power MOSFETs
20 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Toshiba (Australia) Pty LtdApplications include switching power supplies, EV charging stations, power conditioners for photovoltaic generators and uninterruptible power systems.
Getac ZX80 tablet
18 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Getac Technology CorpThe ZX80 is an 8″, Android-powered, fully rugged tablet designed for challenging environments such as utilities, manufacturing and transportation.
Siemens SENTRON ECPD
18 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdThe Siemens SENTRON electronic circuit protection device electronically switches off circuit faults if errors occur and, if necessary, trips the mechanical isolating contact downstream.
Why power networks need a 'smoke alarm' system
15 March, 2024RMIT University has designed an early fault detection system for powerlines that has been deployed in wildfire mitigation plans in the US and Canada.
Can switchgear increase safety and sustainability in mining?
13 March, 2024 | Supplied by: NOJA Power Switchgear Pty LtdWhile switching operations are essential for the reliable functioning of electrical distribution grids, networks that serve the resources industry come with special risks.
TasNetworks opts for specialist cable solution
11 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Amokabel AustraliaThe network operator has worked with Amokabel to provide a solution in an area previously known for vegetation-related outages.
Wieland Electric RST waterproof connectors
01 March, 2024 | Supplied by: LAPP Australia Pty LtdLighting and outdoor electrical installations require high levels of protection against the elements, especially in Australia's unpredictable climate.
What can be learnt from Victoria's severe storm event?
20 February, 2024 by Katerina SakkasExperts have offered insights into the extreme disruption of Victoria's power system last week, suggesting how such damage might be mitigated in future.
Bat-related outages still a problem in SA
14 February, 2024Adelaide's rapidly growing grey-headed flying fox colony continues to present a challenge for SA Power Networks, especially at this time of year.
S-5! MLPE Mount
12 February, 2024 | Supplied by: S5!The S-5! MLPE Mount provides a universal method for attaching module level power electronics (MLPE) directly to solar PV module frames.
