Electrical distribution

Siemens SENTRON miniature circuit breakers

01 February, 2023 | Supplied by: APS Industrial

In the event of overload or a short circuit, Siemens' miniature circuit breakers (MCBs) are designed to safely cut the connected circuit and thus protect electrical systems and devices against damage.


Smart energy tech to help stabilise SA grid

24 January, 2023 | Supplied by: SolarEdge Technologies (Australia) Pty Ltd

Smart energy tech provider SolarEdge has met the new Dynamic Export Requirements that form part of the SA Govt's plan to stabilise the grid through remote cloud control.


Safety body issues ceiling space warning

17 January, 2023

There are serious dangers in ceiling spaces, and when inexperienced electrical apprentices work in a ceiling space, the dangers can be compounded.


Severe flooding prompts building safety warning

17 January, 2023

Kimberley residents and tradespeople may face electrical, gas, plumbing and building hazards in the aftermath of the region's floods.


Extreme weather and the grid: fact sheet

16 January, 2023

Australia's peak energy bodies have released a detailed fact sheet explaining how the energy sector prepares for summer's extreme weather.


ACCC ramps up solar battery warning

22 November, 2022

The ACCC will be contacting almost 5000 households that are likely to have energy solar systems containing dangerous LG solar batteries in the coming weeks.


Powerline plan to reduce bushfire risk

21 November, 2022

Western Power will prioritise a plan to reduce the risk posed by powerlines in its network of a similar construction to the one that caused a Feb 2022 bushfire.


Power Integrations high-current LinkSwitch-TN2Q IC

11 November, 2022 | Supplied by: Power Integrations

This high-current member of the LinkSwitch-TN2Q automotive switcher IC family provides up to 850 mA of output current without the need for metal heatsinking.


Fears rise as power station goes offline

04 November, 2022

Workers at Qld's Callide Power Station fear for their safety following three malfunctions this week that left all units out of action, the MEU Queensland has reported.


Qld extends switchboard transition period

01 November, 2022

The use of either AS/NZS 3439 or AS/NZS 61439 for low-voltage switchgear and control gear assemblies has been extended.


Transmission benefits for NSW landowners

31 October, 2022

The NSW Govt has announced that landowners hosting new significant transmission infrastructure will be eligible for strategic benefit payments.


The problem with charging cars at home at night

25 October, 2022 by Mark Golden

Shifting current EV charging from home to work and night to day could cut costs and help the grid, according to a new Stanford study.


Praise for transmission investment

25 October, 2022

Energy Networks Australia has welcomed the significant transmission investment announcements from the federal government's Rewiring the Nation plan.


Managing renewables on a large scale

11 October, 2022 by Matthew Hawkridge | Supplied by: Ovarro

While beneficial for the environment, renewables pose unique energy management challenges; remote telemetry can help tackle some of these issues.


Power goes underground in City of South Perth

04 October, 2022

Two major underground projects have been completed in the City of South Perth, providing improved safety, aesthetics and environmental outcomes.


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