Electrical distribution

Safety blitz on unlicensed electrical work

23 July, 2020

A big crackdown on unlicensed electrical work is currently being undertaken by the Queensland Government.


Wiring error sees WA electrician fined $27K

22 July, 2020

A North Perth electrician has been fined $27,000 for a potentially lethal wiring error at a building site in Rockingham.


CBI Electric SE4 3 Phase 3 pole RCBO

22 July, 2020 | Supplied by: CBI Electric Australia Pty Ltd

The CBI Electric SE4 3 Phase 3 pole RCBO has recently been released.


Maximise power availability through innovation with NHP's SMART Panelboards

22 July, 2020 | Supplied by: NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty Ltd

SMART Panelboards sense and communicate energy consumption and switchgear health analytics which share information via a variety of network protocols, including MODBUS RTU/TCP, BACnet And EtherNet IP.


Accommodating renewable energy on the grid

21 July, 2020 by Francesco Ierullo, Head of Sales for South and West Europe and IMEA, Exel Composites | Supplied by: Exel Composites

In order to use renewable energy to its fullest potential, electrical infrastructure needs to be upgraded to support the increase in supply.


Guiding the electricity market through COVID-19

15 July, 2020

The latest measures designed to guide the national electricity market through the COVID-19 pandemic have been announced.


Lighting upgrades raise Vic’s electricity prices

14 July, 2020

The cost of a lighting upgrade scheme has seen Victorian consumers paying increased rates for their electricity.


Weidmuller PRO INSTA power supplies

13 July, 2020 | Supplied by: Weidmuller Pty Ltd

Weidmuller PRO INSTA power supplies are compact and efficient, designed to ensure a long-lasting power supply for buildings and machines.


Ilme 21.21 Series compact enclosures

10 July, 2020 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd

Developed for large-diameter cables using an M25 cable entry, the latest hoods are a suitable solution for the robotics and automation sectors.


Hammond Electronics 1597DIN plastic enclosures

09 July, 2020 | Supplied by: Hammond Electronics Pty Ltd

Hammond Electronics has announced its 1597DIN family of UL94-V0 flame-retardant plastic enclosures for mounting to standard IEC/EN 60715 35 mm DIN rails.


ABB ComfortLine compact distribution boards and wall-mounting cabinets

24 June, 2020 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

The ABB ComfortLine compact distribution boards and wall-mounting cabinets are designed to make electrical installation flexible, fast and efficient.


Electrical safety guidance for building construction

24 June, 2020

A new safety guide for electrical assets on building sites has been published by Building and Energy in WA.


Early detection of faulty powerlines proves critical

23 June, 2020

A faulty powerline has been detected before it fell in a high fire danger area of Victoria.


Developing a decentralised power grid

17 June, 2020

An energy exchange framework designed to better manage distributed energy resources has been developed by researchers at Monash University.


Ensuring reliability during electrical substation upgrade

16 June, 2020 | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty Ltd

When electricity distributors upgrade medium-voltage switchgear and substations, safety, reliability and environmental sustainability are key concerns.


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