Open source software mapping world's energy infrastructure
14 December, 2016A new open source planning tool hopes to create what researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) are calling the 'global energy turnaround'. In order to understand existing infrastructure, the team have developed the OpenGridMap app, which they hope will answer questions such as: How much electricity flows through the grid?; When and where?; Where are the bottlenecks?; and, What happens when wind turbines and solar cells feed in additional energy?
Transitioning tariffs in agriculture
08 December, 2016 by Dr Georgina Davis, Andrew ChamberlinThe Queensland Farmers' Federation is helping farmers to thrive with a dual approach to rising energy costs by providing clarity to member organisations and advice to government in relation to energy pricing, and by assisting with practical on-farm energy productivity programs.
ABB active harmonic filters
24 November, 2016ABB has introduced a range of active harmonic filters that can mitigate harmonics whilst also improving power factor and load balancing.
Primary protection
22 November, 2016Eletrobras, a major Brazilian electric utilities company, is completing major projects throughout Brazil using NOJA Power's Automatic Circuit Reclosers (ACRs).
Phoenix Contact TRIO2G AC-UPS DIN rail mount solution
09 November, 2016Phoenix Contact has released the TRIO2G AC-UPS, a space-saving DIN rail mount solution that delivers uninterruptible AC power to critical loads in automation environments.
Power system security needs new approach
02 November, 2016An overhaul of rules for power system security is required to better reflect the changing generation mix and new technology opportunities, according to the Energy Networks Association (ENA).
CBI Electric hydraulic magnetic circuit breakers
01 November, 2016CBI Electric hydraulic magnetic circuit breakers carry 100% of the rated current independent of the ambient temperature, do not require de-rating due to high temperatures and can always be immediately reset in the event of tripping.
Simplifying power quality data
25 October, 2016 by Evonne Yin, Product Marketing Manager – Offer Manager – Power SolutionsAs organisations begin to steer away from traditional energy sources and towards renewables, monitoring and maintaining power quality will become more crucial than ever.
Voltage collapse the cause of SA blackout
25 October, 2016The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has updated its preliminary findings into the cause of the South Australian power system failure during a recent severe weather event.
Grid integration could save billions
10 October, 2016Unlocking the benefits of new energy technology could lead to a 30% reduction in the network component of electricity bills by 2050 and a fairer, more efficient energy system.
Energy failure — ETU says NSW could be next
29 September, 2016The Electrical Trades Union (ETU) warns that axing more than 2600 frontline power workers since 2012 has left NSW at risk of falling victim to similar chaos to that experienced in South Australia during the past 24 hours.
Eaton wall-mount DC power systems
20 September, 2016Eaton has launched a wall-mount power system suitable for users in the industrial control, electrical switching and telecommunications industries where the capability to access and monitor reliable battery-backed DC power is required.
Bestech eddyNCDT 3001 and 3005 eddy current sensors
13 September, 2016Bestech eddyNCDT 3001 and 3005 eddy current sensors measure displacement, distance, position, oscillations and vibrations at high speeds of up to 100 kHz.
Eaton wall-mount power system
13 September, 2016The Eaton wall-mount power system is suitable for users in the industrial control, electrical switching and telecommunications industries who require the capability to access and monitor reliable battery-backed DC power.
Power management for any weather conditions
07 September, 2016Until recently, the increasingly widespread use of digital technology — including the emergence of the Internet of Things — means that well-regulated and reliable power is required in a wide variety of environments. Previously, the requirement for clean power supplies with protection from outages was largely limited to data centres and offices.
