Electrical distribution

New AEMC rule for generators

30 August, 2022

Under the new rule, scheduled generators will provide more detailed information about generator availability to help shape a more reliable and secure power system into the future.


Councils applauded for keeping powerlines clear

24 August, 2022 | Supplied by: Energy Safe Victoria

Energy Safe Victoria has announced Vic's best-performing local government areas when it comes to keeping trees clear of powerlines.


Critical need to solve transmission challenges: report

17 August, 2022 | Supplied by: Clean Energy Council

New transmission will ultimately create a modern electricity grid that ensures clean power flows from renewable energy projects to customers.


Würth Elektronik WCAP-SISC supercapacitors

16 August, 2022 | Supplied by: Wurth Electronics Australia Pty

The WCAP-SISC series — available with capacitance values of 100 and 350 F — is suitable for applications with high power and high energy requirements such as UPS or energy storage solutions.


Mack Octane Zip Work Boots

15 August, 2022 | Supplied by: Bunzl Safety

The Mack Octane Safety Boots are Electrical Hazard Certified and lightweight, with an Ortholite breathable memory foam insole to improve adaptation to rough terrain.


Treotham expands SKINTOP portfolio with new cable gland

05 August, 2022 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd

In assembly, almost nothing is possible without cable glands. They connect the cable and housing firmly and tightly to one another, protect against mechanical influences, dust and moisture, and achieve a cable strain relief.


C&K PLP16 series pushbutton switches

05 August, 2022 | Supplied by: Transfer Multisort Elektronik Sp. z o.o.

The PLP16 series pushbutton switches by C&K are designed for use in the industrial sector.


Call to identify dangerous solar storage batteries

02 August, 2022

The Electrical Safety Office is asking for help to identify about 6400 recalled LG Energy Solutions Australia (LGES) (previously LG Chem) home energy storage system batteries.


Views sought on EV smart charging

29 July, 2022

The ESB is seeking stakeholder views on issues relating to development of effective arrangements for EV smart charging in domestic and public settings.


NOJA Power 15 kV 310 series recloser

20 July, 2022 | Supplied by: NOJA Power Switchgear Pty Ltd

The OSM310 design offers cost savings in exchange for lower nameplate ratings, making the product a good alternative for rural networks where equipment specifications often exceed practical application.


OMRON G9KB relay

20 July, 2022 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty Ltd

OMRON Corporation has released a high-voltage DC relay, G9KB, which supports high-capacity household electricity storage systems globally.


Mitigating risk for a critical load

19 July, 2022 | Supplied by: NOJA Power Switchgear Pty Ltd

When power reliability is critical, network operators can offer increased protection for specific connection points — through a system known as auto-changeover.


Electricians urged not to re-energise switchboards

12 July, 2022 | Supplied by: Energy Safe Victoria

Energy Safe Victoria has reminded electrical workers upgrading rental properties to ensure switchboards are not energised before the work is inspected by a licensed electrical inspector.


Lack of planning may jeopardise EV uptake

12 July, 2022

Inadequate charging networks could thwart electric vehicle adoption goals, a recent study has found.


Powering rockets from Arnhem to space

05 July, 2022 | Supplied by: Aggreko Australia

Power generation company Aggreko has been contracted to supply critical temporary power to enable NASA to launch three suborbital sounding rockets, the first of which successfully took off on 27 June from Arnhem Space Centre in the NT.


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