Electrical distribution

Call for Aust Government to ramp up electrification

25 March, 2026

In light of the unfolding global energy crisis, the Energy Efficiency Council is urging the government to expedite the electrification of Australian homes.


Endeavour Energy deploys drones before bushfire season

18 March, 2026 | Supplied by: Endeavour Energy

The utility's bright orange drones will inspect more than 160,000 poles in bushfire-prone areas.


Why are large data centres facing new grid connection standards?

16 March, 2026

The AEMC has proposed new connection standards for large Australian data centres to avoid the grid failures that have been seen in other countries.


Siemens SIRIUS 3RW5 -Z R11 refurbished soft starter

09 March, 2026 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd

Circular by design, SIRIUS 3RW5 -Z R11 refurbished soft starters are created through a controlled refurbishment process of used soft starters.


Major substation launched at Western Sydney Aerotropolis

05 March, 2026

The substation is part of a staged rollout of energy infrastructure, including nearly $320m in new substations, high-voltage feeders and a switching station.


How Canberra's grid is being digitally transformed

04 March, 2026 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric

Canberra's electricity network is being stretched by rising demand and a growing uptake of customer energy resources such as rooftop solar, batteries and electric vehicles.


Compliant cabling for innovative HVAC

04 March, 2026 | Supplied by: LAPP Australia Pty Ltd

HVAC manufacturer Seeley needed to find an Australian cable harnessing solution for its complex hybrid rooftop system.


LAPP ÖLFLEX ROBOT 900 P robotic cable range

01 March, 2026 | Supplied by: LAPP Australia Pty Ltd

Designed for use in multi‑axis robots, automated handling systems, industrial machinery and cable chains, these cables are suited to both dry and wet conditions as well as harsh, oily environments.


Delivering switchboards for a major healthcare precinct

23 February, 2026 | Supplied by: Fuji SMBE Macquarie

Home to a busy emergency department and critical acute services, the $835m John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct demands exceptional electrical infrastructure.


Designing compact cabling for cleanrooms

16 February, 2026 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd

igus has developed a new energy chain for cleanrooms that is both abrasion-resistant and dissipative.


Roxtec CSP multi-cable cabinet seal platform

11 February, 2026 | Supplied by: Roxtec Australia

Roxtec CSP multi-cable transits are designed to be area-efficient, adaptable to cables of different sizes and quick and easy to install in enclosures with high cable density.


Energy regulator gives verdict on Project Marinus

10 February, 2026 | Supplied by: Marinus Link Pty Ltd

Tasmania and Victoria's planned energy and communications upgrade has taken another step forward.


Bitstream Hyperion-500 Ethernet switch

09 February, 2026 | Supplied by: Step Global Pty Ltd

The Bitstream Hyperion-500 is a modular managed Ethernet switch designed for digital substations and 5G telecommunications.


ÖLFLEX Classic 100 CY clear sheath VSD cables

01 February, 2026 | Supplied by: LAPP Australia Pty Ltd

These cables are designed with screened construction to mitigate high-frequency noise and electromagnetic interference — a common issue in VSD and EMC-intensive environments.


SA Power Networks combats insulator pollution

28 January, 2026

The South Australian utility has established a multidisciplinary taskforce to tackle what has become a growing problem for regional parts of the state.


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