Emerson Ovation OCC100 controller
24 January, 2018Emerson'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 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, 2017ABB 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.
Power plant cuts simulated start-up and shutdown time by 44%
19 December, 2017Platte 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.
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, 2017MFB 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, 2017Power 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, 2017Short 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.
Cirlock CLK-1 contractor lockout kits
01 November, 2017The Cirlock CLK-1 contractor lockout kits have been put together especially for commercial tradespeople and contractors working on various sites.
200 MW demand response trial launched
11 October, 2017Ten pilot projects will receive over $35 million in funding under a new trial to provide 200 MW of capacity to help secure the electricity grid during times of peak demand.
Why network businesses don't innovate
10 October, 2017There is an urgent need for electricity networks to innovate in order meet future customer requirements, confirms the Innovation in Electricity Networks report by consulting firm Deloitte.
Weidmuller PROtop series power supplies
06 October, 2017The Weidmuller PROtop series of high-end power supplies has been designed for demanding applications.
Australian circuit breakers to protect UK distribution grid
10 August, 2017British utility UK Power Networks is using Australian circuit breakers to help eliminate electricity outages.
Novaris SDPV and SDD2 surge diverters
11 July, 2017The Novaris SDPV and SDD2 family of surge diverters are designed to provide reliable protection for any solar panel installation.
