Eaton 93E extended series UPS systems
12 October, 2015Eaton's 93E extended series UPSs are now available in ratings from 15–80 kVA.
Powerbox PBI6C Series AC/DC power supply
12 October, 2015The PBI6C Series by Powerbox is a compact AC/DC power supply with remote control that has been engineered for applications where real estate and accessibility are limited.
SA set to trial residential energy storage systems
07 October, 2015SA Power Networks has partnered with Enphase Energy to conduct distributed residential energy storage trials in a bid to help develop battery storage usage in Australia.
NBB Series vertical-mount switched PDUs
01 October, 2015The NBB Series vertical-mount switched PDUs now include both single- and dual-input 16/32 A versions.
The network transition
31 August, 2015 by Aleks Zids, Conference DirectorPower supply in the east coast market has traditionally been a one-way relationship in which large generators produce electricity, which is then distributed to consumers through the extensive east coast network.
JT Day now offers Weidmüller power supply redundancy gear
14 August, 2015JT Day has announced it now has available Weidmüller's ELV DC power supply redundancy gear.
Mornsun PVXX-27BxxR2 series DC converters
07 August, 2015The Mornsun PVXX-27BxxR2 series DC converters are specifically designed for use in the photovoltaic industry.
Could smart meters cause more outages?
30 July, 2015While smart meters improve efficiency and reduce costs, a new study questions whether these gadgets destabilise the grid.
Magellan Residential Energy Storage System (RES1)
30 July, 2015The Magellan Residential Energy Storage System (RES1) stores solar power during the day and makes it available for use when there is no sun.
Controlling harmonics and improving power quality
23 July, 2015ABB was commissioned by Sohar Aluminium to design a solution to a harmonics issue at its smelter plant in Oman.
Schneider Electric PowerLogic PM8000 series power meters
23 July, 2015The PowerLogic PM8000 series power meters have been added to the PowerLogic portfolio of power and energy meters from Schneider Electric, suitable for power-critical facilities such as hospitals, data centres and utilities.
$450m project to link UK and Norway power grids
16 July, 2015ABB has won an order worth about $450 million to link the power grids of the United Kingdom and Norway, increasing security of power supply for both countries and supporting the integration of more wind and hydroelectric power into their networks.
Are the grids really ready for sustainable energy?
16 July, 2015 by University of LincolnElectrical grids can work if, and only if, the amount of electricity inserted into the grid from power plants is matched, second by second, to the amount of electricity extracted from the grid by consumers. If this doesnt happen there are blackouts.
ABB DC Prefabricated Rail Substations
30 June, 2015ABB has introduced a range of modular and transportable substations for the rail sector designed to offer a reduction in civil works, footprint and land acquisition costs, making them suitable for engineering, procurement and construction management use.
How can government policy provide long-term stability in the NEM?
10 June, 2015 by Nicolas Verbeeck, Conference Director, Quest EventsIn April, the federal government released its Energy White Paper (EWP) laying out a framework for the future of the NEM.