$56 million for power link between Tasmania and Victoria
28 February, 2019The funding to accelerate the second Bass Strait interconnector, called 'Marinus Link', comes after the initial feasibility report found it would be a strategic interconnection investment.
Local companies lead WA power system rollout
28 February, 2019Local companies are set to benefit from Western Power's $8.8 million power system rollout, which is believed to be the largest deployment of Stand-alone Power Systems (SPS) in Australia.
AI in Australia's electricity sector
22 February, 2019 by Giovanni Polizzi* and Associate Professor Ariel Liebman^Australia is in the midst of a major political debate over energy policy, pricing and surety of supply to meet residential and business demand.
Call for better EV charging infrastructure in Australia
20 February, 2019 by Nichola MurphyInfrastructure Australia has proposed a national EV fast-charging network is a top priority, which may help address concerns about driving range and increase EV adoption.
Cloud-predicting camera to improve solar generation
13 February, 2019Magellan Power and Curtin University student Mojtaba Saleh recently completed a PhD project which helps mitigate the effect of passing clouds on solar generation.
Researchers design hybrid electricity system
06 February, 2019The AC-DC hybrid distribution system could reduce electricity prices by more than 5% and improve service reliability.
MORNSUN R3 series dual isolated regulated output DC/DC converters
04 February, 2019 | Supplied by: DLPC Pty LtdMORNSUN has added four series of DC converters, all with dual isolated regulated outputs, to the R3 DC/DC wide-input converter family.
Warren & Brown HY series CAT6A STP shielded modular jacks
01 February, 2019 | Supplied by: Warren & Brown TechnologiesThe Warren & Brown HY series category 6A STP modular jacks have been specifically designed to simplify and accelerate network deployment.
Microgrids for buildings
30 January, 2019 by James Hunt, General Manager Solution Sales | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricAs Australia swelters in the now annual 'once-in-a-lifetime' heatwave, Australians are cranking up their air-conditioning units to stay cool.
Batteries best for cheap energy storage
15 January, 2019A model has predicted lithium-ion batteries will be the cheapest technology for storing electricity by 2050.
Electrical workers fail to use independent earth for polarity testing
20 December, 2018The Queensland Electrical Safety Office (ESO) is reminding electrical workers to use an independent earth whenever possible, rather than the installation earthing system.
Electrical cables used for fire-resistant cladding
06 December, 2018A researcher has found that the plastic insulation around electrical cables can be used to make an organic, non-combustible and lightweight cladding core.
Eaton announces ANZ power distribution partner program
27 November, 2018 | Supplied by: Eaton Industries Pty LtdThe Power Distribution Partner Program aims to meet demand across the industrial, commercial and utilities markets, and has six new partner categories.
Utilities should prepare for EV adoption
22 November, 2018A study has warned utilities to prepare the grid for the increasing uptake of EVs, which will increase energy consumption, peak demand and unpredictability.
Victoria's second big battery powers up in Gannawarra
20 November, 2018The 25 MW/50 MWh Gannawarra Energy Storage System began exporting electricity to the grid in October and will be commissioned in time for summer.
