Electrical distribution > Power quality and supply

What can be learnt from Victoria's severe storm event?

20 February, 2024 by Katerina Sakkas

Experts have offered insights into the extreme disruption of Victoria's power system last week, suggesting how such damage might be mitigated in future.


Ukrainian utility opts for Australian switchgear

09 February, 2024

Ukrainian utility CEK has installed reclosers from Australian company NOJA Power in order to minimise outage durations for disrupted power assets.


Optimising Australian networks and speeding electrification

21 December, 2023 by Jack Curtis, Neara Co-Founder

Technology has a crucial role to play in stabilising energy supply as renewables are brought online, writes Neara Co-Founder Jack Curtis.


Expanding Australia's grid: is underground power the answer?

05 December, 2023

Scientists from Curtin University and UQ have undertaken a detailed comparison of overhead and underground transmission lines.


Planning an all-electric ACT

05 December, 2023

ANU experts will develop detailed modelling for the electrification of ACT suburbs; their research could guide the rest of Australia.


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.


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.


$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.


Major energy storage system goes live in NSW

11 October, 2023

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


$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.


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.


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.


Schneider Electric APC Smart-UPS Ultra 2.2, 3 and 5 kW UPS

08 August, 2023

The lightweight APC Smart-UPS Ultra has been designed for local edge environments and micro data centres to provide consistent connectivity.


Perth gains $123 million energy hub

25 July, 2023

About 850 employees are based at the facility, which includes 10,000 m2 of solar panels and 34 EV chargers.


Commercial refrigeration to ease pressure on the grid

19 July, 2023

A $3.7m, ARENA-funded project is seeking to recruit 440 supermarkets and 13 refrigerated warehouses to provide services in support of Australia's electricity system.


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