Energy failure — ETU says NSW could be next
29 September, 2016The Electrical Trades Union (ETU) warns that axing more than 2600 frontline power workers since 2012 has left NSW at risk of falling victim to similar chaos to that experienced in South Australia during the past 24 hours.
Eaton wall-mount DC power systems
20 September, 2016Eaton has launched a wall-mount power system suitable for users in the industrial control, electrical switching and telecommunications industries where the capability to access and monitor reliable battery-backed DC power is required.
Bestech eddyNCDT 3001 and 3005 eddy current sensors
13 September, 2016Bestech eddyNCDT 3001 and 3005 eddy current sensors measure displacement, distance, position, oscillations and vibrations at high speeds of up to 100 kHz.
Eaton wall-mount power system
13 September, 2016The Eaton wall-mount power system is suitable for users in the industrial control, electrical switching and telecommunications industries who require the capability to access and monitor reliable battery-backed DC power.
Power management for any weather conditions
07 September, 2016Until recently, the increasingly widespread use of digital technology — including the emergence of the Internet of Things — means that well-regulated and reliable power is required in a wide variety of environments. Previously, the requirement for clean power supplies with protection from outages was largely limited to data centres and offices.
Evolving energy
06 September, 2016 by Dannielle FurnessA discussion paper released by the Clean Energy Council (CEC) in May, titled 'Power Shift: A blueprint for a 21st century energy system', makes it clear that some pretty extensive modification is needed.
Power Parameters Chroma 61511/12 series power sources
23 August, 2016The Chroma 61511/12 series power sources from Power Parameters provide 150/300 VDC and three-phase AC power to 90 kVA by paralleling.
Australian Utility Week 2016
17 August, 2016Australian Utility Week 2016 is a large-scale expo dedicated to the theme 'Building digital futures'. It takes place from 29–30 November 2016 at Australian Technology Park, Sydney.
Weidmüller maxGUARD modular electronic fusing and distribution
02 August, 2016Weidmüller has released the maxGUARD, a modular system that combines both electronic fusing and power distribution.
Schneider Electric VarSet Low Voltage Capacitor Banks
28 July, 2016The VarSet Low Voltage Capacitor Banks from Schneider Electric offer smart, simple and reliable power factor correction. The series has been certified to Australian and New Zealand Standards AS/NZS 61439.1&2 and IEC 61921.
GE appoints new Power Conversion president and CEO
27 July, 2016Azeez Mohammed has been appointed president and CEO of GE Energy Connections' Power Conversion business.
Vermason 222ES Electrostatic Meter
01 July, 2016The Vermason 222ES is a handheld precision field meter that measures electrostatic voltage potential.
ABB PVS980 central inverter
30 June, 2016ABB's PVS980 central inverter has been designed as an essential component for solar installations that convert direct current (DC) produced in solar panels into alternating current (AC) for use by electrical grids.
Queensland merger kills off jobs
30 June, 2016The upcoming merger of state-owned electricity distributors Ergon and Energex is having an adverse impact on local Queensland electrical businesses. Regional company Gieger Electrical has notified its workforce that one third of staff will be let go in the face of a reduced workload.
ABB to power new Renault-Nissan manufacturing facility
30 June, 2016ABB will supply energy-efficient, low-voltage power distribution solutions to the new car manufacturing facilities of Renault-Nissan and Daimler in Aguascalientes, Mexico.
