Building Wiring Cable compliance rules — extension approved
08 February, 2018The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has successfully negotiated an extension to new Building Wiring Cable requirements with NSW Fair Trading.
NSW's 'virtual power plant' to curb summer blackouts
01 February, 2018 by ARENA | Supplied by: Enel X Australia Pty LtdEnerNOC is set to launch a 20 MW demand-response initiative in NSW. The project will provide a 'virtual power plant' at a fraction of the cost of creating new supply of electricity in extreme weather conditions.
Emerson Ovation OCC100 controller
24 January, 2018 | Supplied by: EmersonEmerson's modular Ovation OCC100 controller extends the company's Ovation control technology by managing the flow of energy from various sources to ensure continuous generation for utilities and independent power producers that rely on diverse renewable energy sources.
Reliable power at a reasonable price — is it possible and how?
16 January, 2018 by John Kettle, Partner, McCullough Robertson | Supplied by: McCullough RobertsonThose interested in the development and progression of Australia’s energy policy looked on with interest in 2017 as the debate bubbled away.
Microgrid solution for offshore platform
21 December, 2017 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB will provide Woodside, Australia’s largest independent oil and gas company, with a PowerStore battery storage system that is capable of remote management of operations and service.
Clipsal by Schneider Electric Resi MAX range switchboards
19 December, 2017 | Supplied by: SchneiderClipsal by Schneider Electric has extended its Resi MAX range of consumer switchboards, now offering a complete solution with 8, 12, 18, 24 and 36 module wide plastic enclosures in flush- and surface-mounted options.
NHP ISO Timer
19 December, 2017 | Supplied by: NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty LtdNHP's ISO Timer has an operating voltage of 230 VAC and is IP66 rated when used in conjunction with back boxes.
Power plant cuts simulated start-up and shutdown time by 44%
19 December, 2017 | Supplied by: EmersonPlatte River Power Authority, a not-for-profit utility in North Colorado, has enhanced operator proficiency and boosted plant performance with the help of global technology and engineering company Emerson.
TE Connectivity SlimSeal Connector Miniature connectors
13 December, 2017 | Supplied by: TE ConnectivityTE Connectivity's SlimSeal Connector Miniature compact vertical and right-angle IP67 rated wire-to-board connectors are designed for outdoor lighting and other high-humidity applications.
ABB's UHVDC transformer passes stringent tests
12 December, 2017ABB has successfully tested the low- and high-voltage units of the powerful ultrahigh-voltage direct current (UHVDC) transformer in China.
MFB Sentinel intelligent power solutions
05 December, 2017 | Supplied by: MFB Products Pty LtdMFB has further enhanced its range of Sentinel IP-addressable, rack-mountable power products with upgraded software and hardware components.
Off-grid power systems delivered for NT–Qld gas pipeline
13 November, 2017 | Supplied by: MPowerPower solutions provider MPower has commenced delivery of the first of several off-grid DC power systems for the Northern Gas Pipeline, which runs between Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory and Mount Isa in Queensland. The pipeline is being constructed by gas supplier Jemena.
Reducing the risk of electrical fires
06 November, 2017 | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty LtdShort circuit, overcurrent and earth faults are widely understood and protected against in low-voltage residential installations, but some hidden sources of ignition — such as arc faults — are not always easy to identify.
Granite Power to supply renewable energy solution to Samoan EPC
01 November, 2017Australian power company Granite Power has signed an agreement with the Samoan Electric Power Corporation (EPC) for the installation and management of recycling technology for renewable energy generation.
ABB System pro E power main distribution switchboard solution
01 November, 2017 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdSystem pro E power is ABB's main distribution switchboard solution with rated current up to 6300 A and short-circuit current up to 120 kA.
