Electrical distribution

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.


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.


Electrification, digitalisation and the path to net zero

26 September, 2022 by Ron Beck, Senior Director, Industry Marketing and Lawrence Ng, Vice President, APJ, Aspen Technology, Inc. | Supplied by: Aspen Technology Australia Pty Ltd

As the shift from fossil-based systems drives change within existing power infrastructures and beyond, digital technology will be mission-critical for electrification.


ICP DAS M-7017RMS-G AC input module

19 September, 2022 | Supplied by: ICP Electronics Australia Pty Ltd

ICP DAS's M-7017RMS-G is an 8-channel differential AC input module that is used to convert AC input signals to their true RMS DC values.


Proceedings filed against NZ electricity co

13 September, 2022

New Zealand's Commerce Commission has filed civil proceedings in the Auckland High Court against electricity lines company Vector Limited.


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