Ausgrid workers to strike
26 July, 2024About 1600 ETU members have voted in favour of a range of actions including work stoppages, overtime bans, switching bans and locking bans.
Auroras could threaten electrical infrastructure
17 July, 2024Spectacular auroras like the ones seen in the solar storm of May 2024 can cause damage to critical infrastructure, according to recent research.
How hydrogen is firming up critical communications
15 July, 2024Telstra needed a way to provide a consistent electricity supply for five of its regional Victorian phone towers that are particularly vulnerable to electricity grid storm damage.
Council adopts 'Secure Power as a Service' model
10 July, 2024Greater Shepparton City Council is working with Schneider Electric to move from a capital expenditure (CapEx) model to a fully managed service.
CyberPower Online (High-Density) UPS
05 July, 2024CyberPower's Online (High-Density) Series of sustainable, compact and high-power UPSs are designed to provide more power and functionality in less space to better meet the demands of modern IT environments.
MEA comes down against 'sun tax' tariff
02 July, 2024Master Electricians Australia is warning that a new tariff on solar PV owners could act as a deterrent for those considering renewable energy systems.
Marinus Link 'critical' to latest national grid plan
02 July, 2024The planned interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria has been classified as crucial to achieving net zero in AEMO's 2024 Integrated System Plan.
Interconnected microgrids: the way of the future?
24 June, 2024Murdoch University researchers have come up with an innovative concept to stably integrate renewable energy and EVs into the grid.
ETU slams nuclear plan
12 June, 2024The Electrical Trades Union has taken a firm stance on Peter Dutton's nuclear power proposal, pointing to analysis from the latest GenCost report.
Ampcontrol MegaWatt Charger
05 June, 2024Designed to support the electrification of the mining industry, the Ampcontrol MegaWatt Charger can power a range of vehicles.
Next step for Marinus Link
04 June, 2024Environmental approvals for the proposed electricity and telecommunications interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria are now on public exhibition.
High-voltage 'zapper' could help decarbonise mining industry
31 May, 2024UQ researchers have developed a high-voltage pulse technology that uses a short-pulsed discharge similar to a lightning strike.
Meeting demand for off-grid power generation
30 April, 2024With power generators in high demand for civil engineering, an Australian dry hire company needed to find a quick solution to serve its customers.
An interconnected ASEAN Power Grid: report
17 April, 2024DNV forecasts that decarbonising the energy supply across the ASEAN member states could result in a reduction of US$800 billion in costs.
What can be learnt from Victoria's severe storm event?
20 February, 2024 by Katerina SakkasExperts have offered insights into the extreme disruption of Victoria's power system last week, suggesting how such damage might be mitigated in future.
