Industry News
Guideline to protect against electrical arc flash
Australian electricity generators have collaborated to develop an Electrical Arc Flash Hazard Management Guideline to minimise risks and raise awareness. [ + ]
App keeps isolated workers safe
The TeLoRa app, which stands for The Lonely Ranger, provides regular, automated check-ups, live GPS tracking and direct messaging. [ + ]
WA to host a $135m battery research hub
The Future Battery Industries CRC will help tackle industry-identified gaps in the battery industries value chain, support battery deployment and optimise the circular economy for battery waste recycling. [ + ]
UNSW launches Tamworth smart city trial
The Tamworth Smart City project will trial Internet of Things technologies, encompassing applications for transport, energy, health, telecommunications and other community services. [ + ]
AEMO to run a VPP integration trial
The 12- to 18-month trial will focus on demonstrating the operational capabilities of VPPs to deliver energy and Frequency Control Ancillary Services. [ + ]
LG Chem recognises top Australian installers
At the 'Top Installer Award 2018', held for the first time in Australia on 15–16 February, LG Chem rewarded the top five installers of its home battery (RESU). [ + ]
Fake Queensland electrician fined $100,000
Both consumers and contractors are reminded to check electrical contractor licences, after a man has been fined for posing as a qualified electrician in Queensland. [ + ]
Phase 3 signs distribution deal with Connector-Tech ALS
British-based Phase 3 has appointed Connector-Tech ALS as the official distributor for its Powersafe and Showsafe products in the Asia–Pacific region. [ + ]
Power worker dies during maintenance work
An Ausgrid linesman has died after being electrocuted while working on the replacement of a low-voltage power pole in Lane Cove. [ + ]
ABB and Rolls-Royce announce microgrid partnership
The global partnership will offer an energy-efficient microgrid solution for utilities, commercial and industrial entities. [ + ]
Scientists develop energy-efficient superconducting cable
KIT scientists developed the High-temperature Superconductor Cross Conductor, which can transport electrical energy with hardly any losses. [ + ]
Power outages down in 2018 — Eaton
More than 1.1 million people were affected by 167 power outages in ANZ in 2018, but overall power outages decreased for the first time in four years. [ + ]
Better safety needed on solar farms
Over the past year, audits and investigations around 30 Queensland solar farms have identified a number of electrical safety issues. [ + ]
Rooftop solar generates 4% of total electricity
Renewables now account for 21.2% of Australia's electricity generation, contributing to decreasing emissions, according to the March National Energy Emissions Audit. [ + ]
NT installs more smart LED lighting
Darwin will replace close to 10,000 streetlights and Palmerston will replace 5000 streetlights with wirelessly connected LEDs. [ + ]
