Qld networks launch powerline safety campaign
01 May, 2024Workers and drivers are urged to Look Up and Live following an alarming number of contacts with powerlines in the state this year.
Meeting demand for off-grid power generation
30 April, 2024 | Supplied by: Isuzu Australia LimitedWith power generators in high demand for civil engineering, an Australian dry hire company needed to find a quick solution to serve its customers.
Protecting wildlife from electrical assets — and vice versa
23 April, 2024 | Supplied by: NOJA Power Switchgear Pty LtdWhile overhead lines are cost-effective and less carbon-intense than underground cable, the exposure of high voltage introduces a risk of electrocution to wildlife.
An interconnected ASEAN Power Grid: report
17 April, 2024DNV forecasts that decarbonising the energy supply across the ASEAN member states could result in a reduction of US$800 billion in costs.
100 years of SA's classic power pole
09 April, 20242024 marks the 100th anniversary of the distinctive Stobie pole — a steel-beamed power pole developed due to a shortage of wood in South Australia.
Power Integrations InnoMux-2 switcher ICs
08 April, 2024 | Supplied by: Power IntegrationsApplications include TVs, monitors, appliances, networking, home and building automation, LED emergency lighting and industrial power supplies.
Itron low-voltage distributed energy resource management system
03 April, 2024 | Supplied by: Itron-Australasia Pty LtdThe solution delivers a data-driven method for managing consumer energy resources, such as rooftop solar, while maintaining network stability within the low-voltage network.
SA Power Networks to vastly expand use of drones
26 March, 2024The utility has been working with Carbonix to advance the use of drones in aerial inspection work on remote electricity distribution network assets.
WA takes action following supercell thunderstorm damage
25 March, 2024The WA Government is aiming to shore up its electricity supply following an extreme weather event that caused unprecedented damage to Western Power's network.
Toshiba TK042N65Z5 and TK095N65Z5 power MOSFETs
20 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Toshiba (Australia) Pty LtdApplications include switching power supplies, EV charging stations, power conditioners for photovoltaic generators and uninterruptible power systems.
Getac ZX80 tablet
18 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Getac Technology CorpThe ZX80 is an 8″, Android-powered, fully rugged tablet designed for challenging environments such as utilities, manufacturing and transportation.
Siemens SENTRON ECPD
18 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdThe Siemens SENTRON electronic circuit protection device electronically switches off circuit faults if errors occur and, if necessary, trips the mechanical isolating contact downstream.
Why power networks need a 'smoke alarm' system
15 March, 2024RMIT University has designed an early fault detection system for powerlines that has been deployed in wildfire mitigation plans in the US and Canada.
Can switchgear increase safety and sustainability in mining?
13 March, 2024 | Supplied by: NOJA Power Switchgear Pty LtdWhile switching operations are essential for the reliable functioning of electrical distribution grids, networks that serve the resources industry come with special risks.
TasNetworks opts for specialist cable solution
11 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Amokabel AustraliaThe network operator has worked with Amokabel to provide a solution in an area previously known for vegetation-related outages.
