Electrical distribution > Supply protection

SA Power Networks to vastly expand use of drones

26 March, 2024

The 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, 2024

The WA Government is aiming to shore up its electricity supply following an extreme weather event that caused unprecedented damage to Western Power's network.


Why power networks need a 'smoke alarm' system

15 March, 2024

RMIT University has designed an early fault detection system for powerlines that has been deployed in wildfire mitigation plans in the US and Canada.


Bat-related outages still a problem in SA

14 February, 2024

Adelaide's rapidly growing grey-headed flying fox colony continues to present a challenge for SA Power Networks, especially at this time of year.


Call for sparkies after Cyclone Jasper

22 December, 2023

Ergon Energy is calling for electricians to help the utility safely restore power to Queenslanders impacted by Tropical Cyclone Jasper by Christmas.


Energy Australia prepares for scorching summer

12 December, 2023

The utility's multimillion-dollar readiness program includes upgrades, maintenance and the introduction of renewable energy assets.


Jemena takes action on bushfire risk

14 November, 2023

Jemena and Zinfra have partnered on an extensive work program to reduce the risk of powerline-related bushfires in Melbourne's north-west.


Pinpointing a powerline fault — in minutes

03 October, 2023

Currently, repair crews can spend hours patrolling tens of kilometres of powerlines, some inaccessible by road, to find a fault.


Trial to increase powerline safety begins in NSW

05 September, 2023

Ausgrid has installed lightweight covered conductor in the Sydney suburb of St Ives as part of a trial to increase powerline reliability.


Western Power completes largest underground project yet

29 August, 2023

The project is the third of nine undergrounding projects to be completed under Western Power's Network Renewal Undergrounding Program Pilot.


Siemens partner APS to manufacture and adapt critical technology for Australia's energy transition in Adelaide

29 August, 2023

APS Industrial's Adelaide site becomes first non-Siemens facility worldwide to adapt and assemble Siemens' air circuit breakers.


Sentron 3WA Power Circuit Breakers

28 July, 2023

Siemens has launched two additional versions of its Sentron 3WA Power Circuit Breakers, alternatively known as air circuit breakers (ACBs).


Electrocution prompts strong warning against electrical DIY

11 July, 2023

The warning follows an incident in which a Victorian man was hospitalised after using a makeshift electrical device to create artwork.


Cathodic protection registration: streamlined online

04 July, 2023

Using an electric current or electrically dissimilar metal, cathodic protection devices protect submerged and underground metallic structures from corrosion.


See what's new for you from TME

01 June, 2023

Check out the novelties from Knitter-Switch, Eaton Electric and Diotec Semiconductor.


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