Evolving energy
06 September, 2016 by Dannielle FurnessA discussion paper released by the Clean Energy Council (CEC) in May, titled 'Power Shift: A blueprint for a 21st century energy system', makes it clear that some pretty extensive modification is needed.
Power Parameters Chroma 61511/12 series power sources
23 August, 2016The Chroma 61511/12 series power sources from Power Parameters provide 150/300 VDC and three-phase AC power to 90 kVA by paralleling.
Australian Utility Week 2016
17 August, 2016Australian Utility Week 2016 is a large-scale expo dedicated to the theme 'Building digital futures'. It takes place from 29–30 November 2016 at Australian Technology Park, Sydney.
Weidmüller maxGUARD modular electronic fusing and distribution
02 August, 2016Weidmüller has released the maxGUARD, a modular system that combines both electronic fusing and power distribution.
Schneider Electric VarSet Low Voltage Capacitor Banks
28 July, 2016The VarSet Low Voltage Capacitor Banks from Schneider Electric offer smart, simple and reliable power factor correction. The series has been certified to Australian and New Zealand Standards AS/NZS 61439.1&2 and IEC 61921.
GE appoints new Power Conversion president and CEO
27 July, 2016Azeez Mohammed has been appointed president and CEO of GE Energy Connections' Power Conversion business.
Vermason 222ES Electrostatic Meter
01 July, 2016The Vermason 222ES is a handheld precision field meter that measures electrostatic voltage potential.
ABB PVS980 central inverter
30 June, 2016ABB's PVS980 central inverter has been designed as an essential component for solar installations that convert direct current (DC) produced in solar panels into alternating current (AC) for use by electrical grids.
Queensland merger kills off jobs
30 June, 2016The upcoming merger of state-owned electricity distributors Ergon and Energex is having an adverse impact on local Queensland electrical businesses. Regional company Gieger Electrical has notified its workforce that one third of staff will be let go in the face of a reduced workload.
ABB to power new Renault-Nissan manufacturing facility
30 June, 2016ABB will supply energy-efficient, low-voltage power distribution solutions to the new car manufacturing facilities of Renault-Nissan and Daimler in Aguascalientes, Mexico.
Schneider Electric Easergy network automation range
23 June, 2016The Easergy range of products from Schneider Electric includes solutions for electrical protection, control, monitoring and automation. The flagship product is the Easergy T300, a modular feeder RTU designed for connected grid applications. It delivers monitoring, control and automation capabilities in a single, customisable modular package.
PULS UC10.241 and UC10.242 DC buffer modules
21 June, 2016The PULS UC10.241 and UC10.242 DC buffer modules provide extended buffer times by utilising electrochemical double-layer capacitors (EDLC), which can provide backup times of up to 33 s for a 10 A load.
Electricity Network Transformation Roadmap workshops
13 June, 2016You're invited to attend the Electricity Network Transformation Roadmap workshops, designed to help shape the future of energy services in Australia.
Microgrids not always beneficial
13 June, 2016New research suggests that installing a microgrid within a regulated electricity market will not always provide economic benefit.
Schneider Electric Altivar Machine ATV 320 and ATV 340 variable speed drives
31 May, 2016The Altivar Machine range of variable speed drives from Schneider Electric includes the ATV320 and -340 models, which are designed to handle sophisticated automation architectures and demanding applications without adding to overhead.