Electrical distribution

Draft rule to reduce risk of power outages

18 February, 2025

Over the past few years, hundreds of thousands of Australians have been affected by long-duration power outages caused by severe storms, bushfires and floods.


Exploring the link between extreme weather and major power outages

07 February, 2025

Understanding the relationship between severe weather and power outages is crucial for developing disaster response plans, especially as the climate changes.


Getac ZX10 fully rugged tablet

07 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Getac Technology Corp

Getac has launched its next-generation ZX10 10″ fully rugged Android tablet, which combines lightweight design with powerful AI-ready performance and intuitive Android functionality.


Siemens Sitop PSU8400 and Sitop SEL1600 power supply system

07 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd

The Sitop PSU8400 3-phase power supplies and Sitop SEL1600 selectivity modules can be conveniently parameterised and diagnosed via integrated displays or IO-Link.


LAPP OLFLEX 150 control cables

01 February, 2025 | Supplied by: LAPP Australia Pty Ltd

The OLFLEX 150 control cables are UL certified, allowing machine builders to use and export compliant machinery to North America.


NEM's 'vital link' secures high-voltage tech

30 January, 2025 | Supplied by: Hitachi Australia Ltd

Hitachi Energy is providing high-voltage circuit breakers for Transgrid's HumeLink project, which will increase the renewable energy delivered across the National Electricity Market.


Hammond IP68 1550ZF enclosures

22 January, 2025 | Supplied by: Hammond Electronics Pty Ltd

Hammond has introduced flanged versions of all 18 sizes in its heavy-duty 1550Z die-cast aluminium enclosure family.


NOJA Power EcoLink Reclosing medium voltage fuse alternative

17 January, 2025 | Supplied by: NOJA Power Switchgear Pty Ltd

This lightweight circuit breaker offers overcurrent protection, inrush restraint and reclosing technology in a compact form factor.


Qld tragedy prompts warning from regulator

13 January, 2025

WorkSafe Queensland has urged electrical workers to never assume a set-up is safe, and to always test before touching.


Treoflex TA35 flexible cable

01 January, 2025 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd

The Treoflex TA35 is a high-quality flexible rubber cable designed for industrial and outdoor use.


The challenge of building portable switchrooms

16 December, 2024 | Supplied by: Modulate Group

Switchrooms must comply with a range of safety standards — something that is further complicated when a switchroom also needs to be easily moved from site to site.


Siemens SIMOCODE M-CP motor management system

06 December, 2024 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd

Siemens has launched the SIMOCODE M-CP motor management system designed for motor control centres.


Six trends shaping the industry of the future

03 December, 2024 by Hubertus Breier, Board Member for Technology and Innovation, LAPP | Supplied by: LAPP Australia Pty Ltd

With the rapid growth of industry, connectivity solutions are being put to the test.


How can we manage our grid workload efficiently and sustainably?

12 November, 2024 by Simone Doolan, Industry Director for Utilities and Telecommunications at IFS Australia and New Zealand | Supplied by: IFS Australia

As national demand for electricity continues to grow, there are still questions surrounding our ability to manage this need.


Western Power to expand use of drones this summer

12 November, 2024

Western Power's network is among the largest in Australia, with several rural distribution feeders that are more than 100 km in length and pass through areas of bushfire risk.


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