Electrical distribution

Supermarket, warehouse and airport recruited for grid stabilisation project

29 November, 2023

AGL's new project will make use of flexible energy demand in the industrial and commercial sector to ease pressure on the grid.


$708m upgrade to WA network

21 November, 2023

The "largest investment in transmission infrastructure in WA in more than 10 years" will facilitate the state's renewable energy transition.


Robust power grid needed for once-in-a-decade demand

21 November, 2023

With AEMO warning of a once-in-a-decade surge in electricity demand this summer, careful planning is crucial in avoiding blackouts.


Jemena takes action on bushfire risk

14 November, 2023 | Supplied by: Jemena

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


Hammond Electronics UL94-V0 ABS IP54 1556 enclosures

01 November, 2023 | Supplied by: Hammond Electronics Pty Ltd

The flame-retardant UL94-V0 ABS IP54 1556 family of enclosures features self-tapping screws and multiple PCB standoffs in the lid and the base.


LAPP orange tinned copper Switchboard Flex cables

01 November, 2023 | Supplied by: LAPP Australia Pty Ltd

Designed for harsh Australian conditions, these cables are suitable for switchboards and transformers, mains power distribution and other industrial applications.


Major energy storage system goes live in NSW

11 October, 2023 | Supplied by: Energy Australia

The system has a two-hour duration, providing enough energy for about 49,000 NSW homes before being recharged.


Toshiba 'TWxxxZxxxC' silicon carbide MOSFETs

06 October, 2023 | Supplied by: Toshiba (Australia) Pty Ltd

Applications include switching power supplies, EV charging stations, photovoltaic inverters and uninterruptible power supplies.


Cortec VpCI Emitter

06 October, 2023 | Supplied by: Cortec

Electrical failures and malfunctions due to corrosion can be easily mitigated with the proper preventive maintenance plans in place.


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.


HARTING har-modular connector

01 October, 2023 | Supplied by: HARTING Pty Ltd

A single connector that supports the demanding technical expectations of an increasing number of functions on a PCB board, the har-modular is designed for various applications.


$1bn injection for WA big batteries

20 September, 2023

The WA Government's $1bn investment in battery energy storage systems in Kwinana and Collie is expected to create over 600 jobs.


NOJA Power VISI-SWITCH down pole operator accessory

13 September, 2023 | Supplied by: NOJA Power Switchgear Pty Ltd

A down pole operator accessory is a mechanism that brings the actuation lever of the pole-top switchgear to a point further down the power pole.


How reliable will eastern Aust energy be over the next 10 years?

06 September, 2023 by Katerina Sakkas

AEMO's 10-year reliability report has highlighted the need for urgent investment in the energy transition for those states covered by the NEM.


MEA calls for wide adoption of home battery storage

06 September, 2023

Australia's peak electrical body is strongly recommending home battery storage as a solution for the nation's at-risk energy grid.


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