Electrical distribution

OMRON G9KB relay

20 July, 2022 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty Ltd

OMRON Corporation has released a high-voltage DC relay, G9KB, which supports high-capacity household electricity storage systems globally.


Mitigating risk for a critical load

19 July, 2022 | Supplied by: NOJA Power Switchgear Pty Ltd

When power reliability is critical, network operators can offer increased protection for specific connection points — through a system known as auto-changeover.


Electricians urged not to re-energise switchboards

12 July, 2022 | Supplied by: Energy Safe Victoria

Energy Safe Victoria has reminded electrical workers upgrading rental properties to ensure switchboards are not energised before the work is inspected by a licensed electrical inspector.


Lack of planning may jeopardise EV uptake

12 July, 2022

Inadequate charging networks could thwart electric vehicle adoption goals, a recent study has found.


Powering rockets from Arnhem to space

05 July, 2022 | Supplied by: Aggreko Australia

Power generation company Aggreko has been contracted to supply critical temporary power to enable NASA to launch three suborbital sounding rockets, the first of which successfully took off on 27 June from Arnhem Space Centre in the NT.


Worker seriously injured following electric shock

01 July, 2022

WorkSafe Victoria has charged a transport company after a worker was seriously injured when a crane truck he was operating struck overhead powerlines.


LAPP ROBUST control and data cables

01 July, 2022 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd

The ROBUST series is suitable for indoor and outdoor use in machine tool building, food and beverage, the chemical industry, medical engineering, laundries, car wash systems, composting and sewage plants, and agricultural machinery.


$1.2bn investment in transmission

14 June, 2022

Energy Networks Australia has welcomed the NSW Government's announcement of $1.2 billion to accelerate development of transmission in Renewable Energy Zones.


WA tops nation in standalone power systems

14 June, 2022

WA is leading the nation in the use of standalone power systems, 100 of which are now deployed across the state's main electricity grid.


How hazardous area lighting improves underground mine safety

02 June, 2022 | Supplied by: Mineglow

Lighting is one of the most common causes of explosion ignition in high-risk mining environments.


Integrated switchgear system vs discrete components: what's better?

01 June, 2022 | Supplied by: NOJA Power Switchgear Pty Ltd

When selecting pole-mounted switchgear, power systems engineers face a choice between integrated systems and discrete components.


MFB SoHo S210 enclosures

01 June, 2022 | Supplied by: MFB Products Pty Ltd

Manufactured in Australia, the SoHo range of MFB S210 enclosures provides an efficient solution for removing desk clutter.


Protection against earth faults — unpacking the technical requirements of RCDs

26 May, 2022 by Ian Richardson, Building Solutions Manager, Electrification, ABB Australia | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

Residual Current Devices (RCDs) have been used for many years in Australia as the front-line protection for people against the risk of a fatal electric shock.


EVs trialled in 'solar soak' event

18 May, 2022 | Supplied by: Jemena

A multimillion-dollar home-charging trial is looking at the role EVs can play in soaking up excess solar energy to improve the stability of the grid.


Why Malaysia needs smart grids

17 May, 2022 by Johan van der Veen | Supplied by: Ovarro

Ovarro's Johan van der Veen explains why distribution automation will play a vital role in meeting Malaysia's sustainability goals.


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